Today was our last day visiting orphanages. We went to three today.Because of the fact that we went to three, we did not get to spend much time with kids. At every orphanage that we went to over the past three days, they have made sure to prepare a performance, speeches,and time for us to talk. They really find it important to impress us so that we may continue to trust them, and help them. Most of the schools were very similar in the way that they run the school. I have really enjoyed being able to help these people.
At the last orphanage that we went to today, there were several kids with medical needs. One little girl was missing an eye, and another was hit by a motorcycle on the way to see us, just to name a few. I am sure that most of them had malaria also. These problems did not affect their happiness, though! It has really amazed me just how happy everyone is, even though they have nothing!
Each orphanage that we visited has been quite a distance away from where we are staying, so we have spent lots of time in the bus. This is where I get my sleep, and when others get sick. There are no paved roads that are not covered in pot holes, and the dirt roads are only worse. To occupy the hours that we have on the bus, we started to wave to the people living on the sides of the "roads." It is interesting to see how they take the time to stop what ever they ae doing to be friendly and wave back, some even jump up and down. People in America are usually to contained with themselves to take the time and simply wave to somebody.
Tomorrow is our touring day, and the day that we will be shopping. On Sunday, we will attend church, and the remainder of our timewillbe spent working at VBS and the Pastor's conference.
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By the way, I got some sleep last night, thanks to some earplugs and herbal medicine that is supposed to help you sleep! Only, I can't take the herbs any more, because last night after I took it, my dad read the label and it said not to take it unless you are 16 years old or older. Wish me luck:)
While playing soccer at lunch today, we talked about the three of you being in Uganda. I found out Jim Wilson's daughter goes to school at Skipstone where some of the folks in your group are from. Her name is Sidney. In addition, Jim and his family have hosted some of the children in their home when they have been here visiting! How cool is that!
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