So today was our final day in Uganda!!! :(
Some of us got up at 5am to trek up monkey mountain and check out the sunrise.... It was a while in coming, but eventually we saw the sun popping it's head up. While waiting though, we enjoyed a magnificent view!!
A quick breakfast where some of us enjoyed our last rolex's, then it was up to the village for a prayer walk around the village and to chat about our reflections!!
Then it was off to town for our last quick shopping trip. This was to get our last souvenirs, hit the banks for some last minute cash and have a relaxing lunch...
After getting back to Suubi house, we got together for a debrief session. Considering some of us are staying on for a few days or doing different stuff, we wanted to spend some time together to listen to each other and hear reflections of our time.. It was so nice to see and hear how close we had grown together, and how much we were able to achieve in just a short time together. Suffice to say that we will always share a special bond as Team 14!!
Later in the afternoon, we headed up to Village of Hope to see the kids put on a great program fo dance and song and ceremony. We had speaches, thank you's, sodas, food and as we said farewell lots of tears and hugging. Letters were exchanged, facebook addresses were exchanged and promises of emails were made....
Back at Suubi, the big pack and clean began (and is still going as I write).
Tomorrow morning at 5am we'll hit the road and head on to Kenya to the Masaai Mara. Hopefully we'll see the 'big 5' animals and have a relaxing time.
For me (the Author) it has been a privilege to lead this amazing team. Motivated and hard working, passionate and compassionate are all words that describe this team!!
We have appreciated your prayers and ask you to keep praying for safety as we travel and as we head home soon
As usual, check out the photos below.... adios!
Some of us got up at 5am to trek up monkey mountain and check out the sunrise.... It was a while in coming, but eventually we saw the sun popping it's head up. While waiting though, we enjoyed a magnificent view!!
A quick breakfast where some of us enjoyed our last rolex's, then it was up to the village for a prayer walk around the village and to chat about our reflections!!
Then it was off to town for our last quick shopping trip. This was to get our last souvenirs, hit the banks for some last minute cash and have a relaxing lunch...
After getting back to Suubi house, we got together for a debrief session. Considering some of us are staying on for a few days or doing different stuff, we wanted to spend some time together to listen to each other and hear reflections of our time.. It was so nice to see and hear how close we had grown together, and how much we were able to achieve in just a short time together. Suffice to say that we will always share a special bond as Team 14!!
Later in the afternoon, we headed up to Village of Hope to see the kids put on a great program fo dance and song and ceremony. We had speaches, thank you's, sodas, food and as we said farewell lots of tears and hugging. Letters were exchanged, facebook addresses were exchanged and promises of emails were made....
Back at Suubi, the big pack and clean began (and is still going as I write).
Tomorrow morning at 5am we'll hit the road and head on to Kenya to the Masaai Mara. Hopefully we'll see the 'big 5' animals and have a relaxing time.
For me (the Author) it has been a privilege to lead this amazing team. Motivated and hard working, passionate and compassionate are all words that describe this team!!
We have appreciated your prayers and ask you to keep praying for safety as we travel and as we head home soon
As usual, check out the photos below.... adios!
1 comment:
How wonderful to see and read this last update from TEAM 14. You have been a blessing and an awesome chapter in God's HopeBuilders story. I love the photo on the rock - that may need to become a 'tradition' from now on. Enjoy the safari and we look forward to seeing you all home soon. Our prayers are for safe travel and good health.
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