Wera, Tiff, and Sabila all got new shoes (not shown here) inTiff's school bag.
Tiff (Tief) has grown up so much this past few months. School has
done wonders for his naughty behavior. This little Muslim boy isn’t as
interested in reading the Bible as Faridah, but he’s quite happy to hear
biblically based stories about the Berenstain Bears and to "shade" on Bible story
coloring books. We continue...
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A School Bag for Eme from Krissy
Eme is the most creative child in my neighborhood. She’s the
one using every color in the pallet when “shading” on Saturday mornings. She’s
also the most sneaky; peeking in my curtain-less windows to see if I’ll come
out to play. I offered this gift to Eme because Krissy is creative too. A
perfect match. Eme is now ready for school to start with her new school bag,
sensible shoes, and a few requirements....
Monday, May 20, 2013
Community Care
Red clay fills the gaps between tree branches that form the
structure called Juliette’s home. The hot sun bakes that clay until it cracks
and eventually returns to the earth. She and her two young daughters stay in
this home, both of whom were too fearful of the muzungu to appear in the photo.
Juliette uses a modified bicycle/wheelchair to navigate the hard clay earth.
She is just one of many...
Friday, May 17, 2013
Dollies for Three from Nancy
Victor could not keep from peeking
inside my bag. Most of its contents were my clothing but he sensed there was
something more…and he was right. Three dollies – one of which happened to be a
boy dolly – were nestled inside with just enough breathing room. Yes, even
dollies must breathe. I felt the nudge of the Holy Spirit and soon that boy
dolly was gripped tightly with both arms...
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Christ Fellowship International
Sitting on a bench just out of the rain, Pastor Moses and I
chatted for the first time. He told me about his idea for storing and
transporting various produce and making them for sale in the off seasons as a
means for supporting his family while continuing to pastor Christ Fellowship
International in Kamuli. That one chat, along with the endorsement of several friends,
led this man of God to invite...
Monday, May 13, 2013
Teaching Children About Missions
“Muzungu,” some tiny voices shouted from inside the small
bedroom where those tiny voices were supposed to be sleeping. The adult
caretakers and teachers came running to the door to greet me too. I love the
family that is The
Sanctuary Babies Home in part because of that freedom of expression and also
because the children don’t fear but instead warmly love those who are caring
for them.
That...
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Mother's Day Giftgiving
Paper Craft Africa is an organization
dedicated to making paper products by hand using natural fibers such as banana
leaf, pineapple tops, and elephant grass. The employees are excited about what
God has done in this small business to expand its reach into more areas than
ever.
Part of this expansion includes developing a product line
that encompasses more than just greeting cards. Stationary...
Friday, May 3, 2013
The "I Love You" Box
Colored on top of the box waiting for me at Posta Uganda was
the purple outline of two tiny hands labeled with “Addie’s” name. Hmm, one hand
looked different. Wait, she used sign language to tell me she loves me. Awe, I
miss that little one. One year out of a three-year-old's life is a LOT. I spied
a fish swimming across the top of that box too, and I’m thinking he was the
work of Lucah. Hmm, what...
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
School Requirements for Faridah from Alane
A small part of Owino market where shoes and supplies are purchased.
A beautiful lady in America wanted to help raise support for
Surprised by Hope and joined with a small group to make school bags for the
children in East Africa. Another beautiful lady in America sponsored one of
those school bags so that a child can have what she needs when returning to
school. And…another young lady is on...
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