Greetings Everyone!
Today has been a GREAT day! Jordon and I went to the Baby Orphanage. Where we were not allowed to take pictures but just believe me when i say these babies where so cute. These children at the orphanage were between the ages of 0-4 years old. There were about 40 babies there and all of them were abandoned. It was sad to pick up theses smiley, happy babies that you knew had either TB, HIV AIDS, or some other disease knowing that theses babies families could not take care of them. But i can honestly say we had the time of our lives.
So the last few days in Kampala has been crazy! All of the taxi's and boda's in the town are on strike and yesterday they had a riot! (and if you dot know about African riots....they are scary! it involves: killings, burnings and police blocking roads with bob-wire, ect.) Have no worries we are safe. But Long Story Short, all the taxis and boda's are upset at the government. They are upset because the gov. is making all the taxi and boda drivers get new vehicles. It is really sad because the taxi and boda drivers barely make enough money to feed there families let alone buy new taxis for themselves. Today's newspaper was really sad. Jordon and I bought a copy so we have to show it to you when we get home. But today it was hard to find transportation around town since all the taxi drivers are on strike. lol in spite of the transportation problems, this afternoon we went to a play at the National Theater. The Play that went saw was called The Black Momba.
Well, Jordon and I are really not looking forward to this week....we have to do an 15-20 page economic research paper, two economic test, and need to read books for class. But after this week we will be able to have fun again. lol!
Each day seem to go by so fast. I can not believe that in three weeks we will be back on a plane to go home. Although we will be glad to see our friends and family we are going to miss Uganda so much. Africa is a place that sometimes seems like home. God is rocking our world. However, we find it hard to express in a blog. We love you guys so much! Thank you for all the encouragment! We will write more soon!
2 comments:
Such an adorable picture of the two little kids, and also of you two on the swing. I am just so happy for your hearts, just to hear how much passion you have, especially for these sick little orphans. I dont know how you guys do it, it must be so hard to see all those hurting people and kids, but I know that God is working through you and I also know that this whole experience will only make you two stronger. Good luck on your large papers . . .and the rest of your scholing. Cant wait to see you in a few short weeks. Love you guys!!!
Looking forward to visiting with both of you in person! You are amazing and I'm looking forward to what God is going to be accomplishing in and through you two. I'm anxious to hear how He has spoken to you each.
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