After church we all went different ways. My group jumped on boda's and headed to the craft place only to find out that it's not open on Sundays. Walked thru down town, to the market. The children come running and tried to hold your hand. There were two little girls that just kept hanging on and we were afraid that we would end up with them away from where they were suppose to be. We noticed their sisters following close behind. Going thru the market was interesting - so if anyone of you wants to know more about their meat dishes - you won't get it from me. No way! We ended by walking back to the hotel and were able to kick back. Went and had a massage. Cost me 20,000 shillings, ($10) why not! She was awesome. Nana is a mother of 3 children that are living in Kampala with her sister while she works. She gets paid 200,000 a month. ($100) Nana goes and visits her kids once a month. Tonight we are going over to Carl and Julies for a BBQ and volleyball with the staff of Watoto. Should be fun.Notes:
They used ox to plow their fields before the LRA came thru. They had taken then and now there only a few. The children clear the fields and the adults use hoes to work the ground.
They pierce their children's ears to make them unpure in the eyes of the people that sacrifices children. This is happening today. This is in Kampala and we passed by it a few times. We have pics.They like their music - especially at night
Most buildings have walls around them, with barb wire. They also have guards and they carry guns.
When the kids had a eye exam (Marrie & Betsy) and they were asked to cover their one eye - they covered both. They had to show them how and also how to look out of the other.
Just got caught up with your blog posts. Thanks go out to you and all of the volunteers on your trip. What brave, kind, and gentle people that you have encountered there! Definitely a life changing experience for all of you! I'm really looking forward to reading more about your adventures! You have touched so many lives, and you have been touched by so many lives. I am truly in awe.
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Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer Romans 12:12
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ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how these ladies feel; having gone through what they have up until this point and also to have complete strangers come and be so kind and gentle to them. What a wonderful feeling; both for them and you! Can't wait to hear more touching stories from your experience!
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