I only have 18 minutes on this computer, so here is a quick update on the past week...
Saying goodbye to the team was pretty hard. I met some absolutely amazing people, but they left me with wonderful, encouraging letters that I have loved reading when times get tough. I love you guys!
I have moved into my room on the mountain and it's actually quite nice to have my own little place to retreat to once the day ends. I spend two hours a morning with the nursury class helping them paint, sing, and draw. They are probably the most precious kids in the world and I am loving the time I get to spend with them. The rest of my morning is spent doing random projects for Jim and Robin...whether typing or painting rooms. The afternoon and evening are spent with the kids. I didnt think that it was possible to fall more in love with these kids, but they are so amazing. I love getting to know each and every one of them.
I had a rough day earlier this week feeling lonely, unproductive, frustrated by the language barrier, but God is faithful and blessed me with special words from a child and hugs and smiles all around. I know that there will be rough days, but in the end, it is so worth it.
Jim and I toured Uganda Child Care earlier this week and got a bunch of ideas from them. They support 6 different schools with sponsorship and have been developed for quite some time so they had some great ideas. My plan for the rest of my time here is to focus on a family group a week for each of the six weeks remaining. During that time, I will have all of the kids write letters to their sponsors, take new pictures, update the database with the children's information and take video of different aspects of their family life (family worship, meal times, tours of their dormitories). The videos will then be available for the sponsors.
The woman who is in charge of the sponsorship program arrives next on Friday, so pray that we will be able to work effectively together and that she will be open to my ideas.
Thank you all for your support. I love and miss you guys, but I am really enjoying my time here and am dreading the day that I have to say goodbye to my kids. Yes, I said MY kids. haha. :)
About Me
- LaurenInUganda
- This blog is simply a means of letting family and friends back home keep up with my adventures. I will be serving at Jireh Children's Center in Masaka, Uganda for nine weeks (June 7th - August 9th). www.hewillprovide.org .
Darling Assimwe Macline, her memory will live on.
The best family a girl could ask for.
the madness at midnight
keeps me sane,
WFHS.
8 comments:
You are VERY missed, Lauren! I think about you everyday and will continue to pray for you and the rest of your trip! :-)
LAUREN!
i miss you SO MUCH!
i have so much to tell you.
and much i don't want to tell you.
You will be getitng an email from me shortly! I LOVE YOU!
and i am struggling too. i feel for you girl.
-emily
Hey Girl! I am SO very proud of the way you are pouring your heart and soul into this time ~ even though you know the cost at the end of your trip! You're not alone, even when it feels that way! We love you more than you know!
Again, the Lord saw to it that JUST the right person was on the job (meaning YOU), getting all the pictures and info into the computer and the site.
Prayin' for ya, girl!
Lo,
You are doing such a wonderful job! I am so proud of you, you have so much strength! We are praying for you and people at Skid Row ask about you often- love you girl, don't take it easy! :o)
Janet's coming? You'll love her and get along great with her! I'm sure you guys will make a great team working together.
Glad to hear you and Robyn and Jim made it over to UCC to get some inspiration and ideas, because it seemed to me they had lots of good ideas :)
oh lauren I just finally read all three of these and my heart is warmed and i read them with a huge smile plastered on my face to hear the joy in your writing and really hearing you speak them. I laughed a few times imagining your face and laughter. God is so good and I am overwhelmed by the incredible things that have already happened like with Susan- that had to be an incredible load to relieve and share with each other. I am so proud of you and am truly blessed to call you dear friend. I am praying for you every second you come into my brain! God is more powerful than all language barriers, frustration, cultural differences, overwhelming heard of beautiful children and everything else that can be hard! I LOVE YOU!
P.S. I am officially Jared Higgin's girl :) Just thought you might want to know.
I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU!
your trip sounds incredible. i miss you tons, but you're doing great things so i can't be too selfish and wish you were back. i hope things continue to be wonderful, our hearts are with you.
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