All is well and warm in the beautiful pearl of Africa. Yesterday we arrived at 7:30 and spent a busy day unpacking, going to the bank, getting lunch items, and eating Chinese food at Fang Fang's. We were all in bed by 9 and pretty exhausted.
We went to Nateete today to read with the students. They also treated us to a performance with singing, dancing and poems. They were just as beautiful as last year and some I recognized and called by name which made them very happy. I didn't see Juliette though who was the one who danced for me last year. Maybe she has moved on.
We then went to Sanyu and I was able to hold babies and not cry! Maybe it was because we were all outside in the sun and they were running around and smearing pineapple juice all over us. Hard to be sad when they are so happy.
Our last visit for the day was to King's Daughters home where we sat and listened to Sally's story about how she became the head of a household of abused girls off the street. What an inspiration. She said "It is better to try and fail than fail to try" which just sums it all up about what we are doing here.
Karine and I spoke about how Niteo can better serve Nateete with all the need that is there. Something to think about in the future. The headmaster Paul told us that with the books we had given the children last year, the teachers had taught the students how to read. Now THAT is what Niteo is all about.
Hard to believe that we have only been here two days. I am looking forward to going to Kawanda tomorrow. I am excited about seeing my friends there.
Still 13 days left on this beautiful red soil. Corey is loving it all as well! We both can't believe how much it reminds us of living in Xiangfan and Tai Ping Dian.
The Ugandan people live with little material goods but so much happiness and joy in their lives. You can see it in the eyes of the children when they are singing and dancing. The resource center is amazing and full of kids all day long. They have to shoo them away at the end of the day. Yesterday there were over 75 kids here reading, dancing, playing games, doing puzzles, studying, and using the center to its full potential. It is amazing to see.
It's all wonderful!
No pics yet, the internet is too slow and the connection is often dropped. Check out the Niteo blog to see pictures. Corey is working hard to get those up as often as he can!
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