I finally made it! And it feels so good to be back here. I cannot tell you how exciting it was to pass through the clouds and see Lake Victoria and know that Shelly, Enoch, Alisha and CHM were only a visa and a trip to baggage claim away!
There are many things that have changed since last year--CHM moved their center to a different building (still in Bunga--just down the road from the old center). Their new center is wonderful! There is so much more room to fit all the new kids from the 12 schools that now partner with CHM. That's another new thing--there are almost double the number of kids in the program from this time last year! Which means more hugs and smiles! It's incredible how developed the different areas in the program have become! There are a few new faces on staff and it's just incredible how far things have come. The kids are really motivated and it's a fantastic thing to see. The football (soccer) program has really taken off. Before I got here, our little ones had a game against some teenagers, and our guys won!!!! Whoo-hoo! I can't wait to go see them play.
It was so good to see everyone again. All of the staff and kids!! Oh, and I even had a surprise when I was sitting in the internet cafe last night--Shamim, who has cancer, heard I was back and came to see me!! We just sat there hugging each other forever.
We are spending the night in some apartments in town this year, since gas prices are outrageous (yes, it's worldwide)! The apartments are close to the center so it's nice, especially as tired as I was last night, to just be a quick boda-boda (a cross between a vespa and a motorcycle) ride away from a bed! Tonight, after we finish at the center, we are heading back to Shiloh, where I stayed last year. I can't wait to see my friends there--Galabuzi and Sylivia--and all the work that's been done there! It's such an amazing place.
I had my first cup if African tea this morning while staring out and watching people pass through Kansanga (the town beside Bunga) and singing with Alisha (we have more fun than we probably should)! Well, off to the center for another great day! I can't wait to write you more.
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hey Sarah. i am so glad you are back there. i know you love it. i do wish that i could have seen you before you left though. i leave for Texas in a couple of weeks. oh well. that just means you'll have to come see your sister and in doing so come and see me out in Lubbock;-)
I'll be thinking of you while your out there. good luck!
Hey honey!
I'm so glad that you set up this blog. I can't wait to hear more from you. Praying for you and thinking about you every single day.
I LOVE YOU!
Sarah! I enjoy reading your blog! It is so awesome to see how your heart longs for the people of Africa! I hope you are having a wonderful time!!!!
-Kristen Windsor : )
ps. So the Ugandan Children's Choir came and sung at my church this past Sunday. They were beautiful...I honestly considered stealing one. It made me think of you!
YAY!!! Sarah is back where her heart is! I am so glad that you're doing well and re-adjusting with no problem. No problems traveling, I take it? I've been thinking about you and praying for you. Miss you!!
Pls continue to pray for Joseph while he's in Ukraine July 24-Aug. 1. LOVE YOU!
--Lindsay Woodrum
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