Jun. 18, 2007 - Monday in Kikumbala...
After running around all morning buying beans, sukuma and ugali we headed out for Joseph's House of Hope. The children were all very glad to see us and the entire school of 180 children came out to the field to give us a special entertainment program. How precious it was. They sang, danced and did acrobatics. Then they recited a poem about AIDS...
AIDS, You took my mother, You took my father...but you will not take me.
Doesn't that just say it all? It gave me chill bumps to hear them recite this. We were there at mealtime and thanks to some friends at home, the children were able to eat beans today. We bought enough with money that was given to us to last at least a month. We have sweet video of the children eating. The one thing that just broke my heart was seeing one little girl putting some of her food in a plastic bag that she brought from home. Carole said she was either taking it to a sibling or saving it for later. I hope she made it home with the food as there were several children around here asking for the food. A while later a little boy came up to me and I noticed a wet spot on his shirt...he had put some of his food in his shirt pocket...again saving it for later or taking it home for family. It was heart wrenching to say the least.
We then visited 2 other locations for school Carole has started. They have temporary buildings, but still a lot of work to be done. Each location has at least 100 students and more would come if they had more room. Medical supplies are also needed, along with food, benches for the children and the list goes on.
Again a very busy day, but much accomplished. Jackson spent the day with his family and friends. We are waiting for his return now.
Please pray for Carole. She is very tired as she was with us all day taking us from place to place. She suffers with pain in her joints and I am sure she is in pain tonight because she was already not doing great this morning. She is amazing and has such tremendous faith in God to provide for her every need.
Blessings until tomorrow...
Comments
Jun. 22, 2007 - blessing
Posted by Anonymous
Karen, reading your blog is wonderful. We will be praying that God would provide for each need. Jackson's tender heart is amazing. May his sister see Christ's love.
Blessings,
Christine Fahy
