Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and extreme poverty, welled up in rich generosity.



-2 Corinthians 8:2





Thursday, October 6, 2011

Day 2

Today we went to two different orphanages to deliver food. Both of them were much more tribal than the one we visited yesturday, and most of kids did not speak English. One of the orphanages was the one that my school sponsered to feed. Overall, we did not get to spend as much time with the kids at either today because of time restraints.
It is amazing how grateful and happy these people are even though they have nothing. We could spend hours just sitting next to a kid or holding their hand and the would be satisfied where as the children in America can't even go an hour playing with their hundreds of toys without needing a screen in front of them. This trip is really making me see the way our lives function differently.
Right now, I am exausted and hungery, but it doesn't seem like I will be slepping anytime soon. Even though it is 9 o'clock Uganda time, there is a bar across the street that plays really loud, creepy music until about 3 o'clock in the morning. It kept me up last night, even after taking medicine that is suposed to help you go to sleep. Thankfully, Mikayla, one of the team members had extra earplugs!:) Wish me luck!

Hope

6 comments:

  1. Add some pictures, please (when you have the time, of course:)! I love you! mom

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  2. Wow! You are getting a real experience. That is so exciting to read! I sure hope you got some sleep last night. I agree with your Mom. Pictures would be wonderful!
    Mrs. Shannon

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  3. Hope, I'm hooked on your blog! I love to read your experiences and descriptions. Keep them coming! Quinn and I had our own experience at small group last night - too much to describe in such little space!
    Bob

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  4. Loving reading your updates, Hope.
    Prayers are with you from the Townsend home! :)
    Looking forward to pictures when you get the chance. :)

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  5. Hope I enjoy reading your blogs you and Zane and your dad are such a Blessing to all of us and I want to thak you guys for doing what God has called you to do. We are praying for everyone and that the Angels watches over everone love you guys and God BLESS YOU ALL!!!! :) Carolyn

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  6. We had a great day at SouthEdge talking about how you and your family are a blessing to us! We are still praying for your safety and that you and Zane will be able to continue learning and accomplishing what God wants done while you are there.

    Love,
    Libby

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