Sunday, June 27, 2010

We made it!!!

After about 30 odd hours of travel we arrived in Uganda!
We were settled into our accommodation at YWAM and spent a few hours catching our breath and setting up our rooms.
The first night was spent visiting the kids at Village of Hope and having dinner with them... our first African dinner!! the children had been waiting all day to see us and were so excited. We played with them till we ran out of steam (pretty quickly!) then went off to see if we could get some well deserved rest.
Bright and early Friday morning we got to the building site to survey the job ahead. Of course we could only do the work with our stomachs filled with "rolexes". These are delicious african chappatis with egg, tomato, cpsicum and onion rolled into a filling roll. Those and a cup of coffee or tea helps to get going. (if slowly at first due to the larger stomach!) The girls set about attacking the storage shed and documenting all the tools, equipment and supplies. A battle was had with the remains of dead rats and the result of thir lives in the shed! The boys got started with setting out the 4th slab and preparing the 3rd slab for bricks. This went on till lunch. After another hearty meal at YWAM we went into town to check out the sights and smells of Jinja. A few hours of discovery and checking it out was completed at the Source Cafe for a great coffee or fresh juice. Then back to YWAM. Robert arrived back this evening from Nairobi witht he bitumen, so we'll look forward toa full day of work tomorrow...
The team are doing well and are all in great spirits. We are comfortable and keeping healthy. We are having a great time with the children and are excited for what God has for us over the next few weeks....
Please keep us in your prayers for health, safety and protection.....
Till next time...

2 comments:

Johann said...

Great to hear that you arrived safely - you are all in our prayers. Looking forward to what God will do with you and through you - it is His work and we are His workmen & women. Blessings Johann

Glenn said...

Good to here you are on the ground. Praying that God will lead you and empower you as you serve.
Remember TIA
Peace