It's Wednesday morning ALREADY!!! Can't believe it!
Yesterday in Nakabango was one of my best days ever! Never ceases to amaze me - the connection we have with those wonderful people. We had a beautiful greeting and within 5 minutes of our arrival every team member had 2 or 3 special friends hanging on their hands. Wives of these guys - can't telll you how proud you should be! Every single guy has SO risen to the occasion and added so much to the team. What a gift from God that they are all along. I have some pictures that you will treasure.
We met around 100 of the 110 sponsored kids, gave them their packets, and visited with them. Spontaneous games of duck, duck, goose popped up, as well as wiffle ball and the traditional tug-of-war. Yes, once again the kids won that little competition!!
The parachute was a huge success - although not as organized as it would have been in the U.S. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions on how to use it! I think the kids most enjoyed when we would all run underneath it together. They were just so precious!!!
Pastor Paul taught some of the evangelists - love it when people get to use their gifts in a unique setting!!
We had an official dedication of the carpentry shop. They were thrilled withthe tools we presented to them. It was great to watch them put to use. They were working on a headboard for a bed and it was a thrill to see them work.
The feast was amazing - as always!! The guys got to experience goat liver, greens, matooke, chicken, beef, rice, irish potatoes, etc. for the first time. They were great troopers! The smallest kids were actually served first - that NEVER happens. Love that.
It was hard for me to leave; I much prefer spending 3 or 4 days in Nakabango, but we plan on seeing 3 new villages today, so I know God has lots of new adventures in store for us!!
We had dinner at the Hotel Triangle last night - right on the banks of the Nile! Charles also brought us an appetizer - your choice of white ants or locusts. For the record, I ATE A LOCUST!!!! They truly do taste like corn nuts. Go figure!
Time to board the bus for a long day. I think we will cover a lot of miles today. Again, can't tell you what a great group God has assembled. Lots of sunburn faces, but big smiles at breakfast this morning.
Thank you again for your prayers! God is so good!!!
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Sound like a Fantastic day! So glad the guys are enjoying it. Can't wait to see those pictures! I know time is probably flying over there! Hope you and Lesli are able to keep those guys in line. Locusts - Julie I am very impressed - deep fried I hope - a little grease can make anything taste good! Praying you are all sleeping well and getting your rest. Stay safe and "do good works"! Love ya all!
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GO TEAM!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the men have been real troopers with the Uganda way of waiting.
Again, God has put together such an awesome team.
So happy to hear about the lovely feast and the small children eating first, God is good. Nothing like a litte goat liver for your first village meal.
Seriously, Locus Julie! I think you are a true Ugandan/American now. Stay away from the slimy frogs waiting to jump on you as you enter your room, I'm sure Leslie will keep you safe. I love you both.
I am so happy you had such an awesome day and the men are taking all this in, it's such a wonderful experience.
God's Speed,
Casey
Yo Brian....can't wait for you to bring us back some goat liver, locusts and chocolate covered ants! We know you don't remember, but those were some of your first foods! Know wonder you're such a picky eater!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove and blessings...Mom and Dad
p.s. Dad would like some fish eyes.
Locusts, yum! I'm impressed with your bravery in trying so many strange and exotic foods. I'm also excited about the ways God is using Messiah around the world! I'm praying for your safety and that God will continue to do amazing things through all of you as you continue to represent Him.
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Elizabeth Algutifan