Hello from Uganda!!!

Hi. I am very excited to be writing this blog from Uganda, for a few reasons. It is a miracle that we have internet at all here and because I absolutely love Africa and feel so blessed to be here. I have never been to Uganda, but have to a bunch of countries in Africa and have always enjoyed my time there. Uganda is everything I had hoped it would be and MORE!!! This country is beautiful. Green and nice weather!!

We are living with an amazing family (I am still not sure who all lives in the house…there are so many people). Everyone has been so welcoming and kind. Heather and I are in the shack in the back (a little apartment). We have a bed and a bathroom with HOT showers. I repeat…HOT showers!! I never would have imagined that Africa is where we would be the cleanest… for the most part anyways.

We have all become senior painters!! That is what our Boss, Sam, calls us anyways. This whole week we have been serving at Lulwanda Children’s Home in Mbale, Uganda. We have been painting in the morning and playing with the kids in the afternoon! I am the messiest painter Africa has ever seen.

The kids/staff here are absolutely amazing. They are the friendliest, most beautiful people I have ever met. Each one has had an impact on my life.

I’d like to tell you the story of Marium. When she was born, her mother put her in the field and left her. A nice lady found her and cared for her as much as possible, but it came to a point where she could no longer afford to take care of her. The Uganda equivalent of CPS found out of Marium and placed her at this Children’s home. Marium is very healthy and so happy. She is full of joy and makes everyone she meets smile!! She is a little delayed in her learning, which has been challenging for me (special ed teacher). I have had the opportunity to work with her for a little while each afternoon!! I was sad to leave her today, but know that she is taken care of and super happy where she is!!

I would love to tell you each child’s story, but I do not have much time left on the internet.

I am so thankful to have spent the past week in Uganda and would love to return.

I am excited about going to South America next. We will be leaving Uganda on Sunday and getting to Brazil on Tuesday. LONG TRAVEL!!! Please continue to pray for our team. Everyone is healthy and learning a lot. Feel free to email me at kimmykim7@gmail.com. I love hearing from everyone!! I will write again as soon as possible.

Love, Kim