Brooke's Adventure in Uganda: Song Practice and Slums

This morning was a little slow, and I didn't sleep well, so let's just say it's a long morning. I decided to not sleep with earplugs last night, so the vicious dogs woke me up. This morning we had a planning meeting and then attempted to learn some songs. The ones that were Lugandan were pretty rough. Jonah laughed the whole time.

This afternoon about 5:00 we went to the slums. I will let the pictures tell the story. It just baffles me that I sleep under the same stars as the kids here and serve the same God. Their lives are so difficult. They walk miles for water and then carry the 8 pounds back when they weigh about 50 pounds themselves. Things are just so different .. Visiting the village and "the slums" is just one of those things that pictures don't do justice.

Verse of the week: Psalm 16:11 - " You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

Fun Facts:

- The Ugandans LOOOVE Obama.

- The Ugandans we work with tried to sell us for 500 shillings, less than 25 cents. One guy told them no because he didn't think we could cook. haha

- The electricity went out for the first time tonight in the middle of writing this.

One of the girls had an LSU shirt that they donated. How fun is that!!

This is a framer for sure. All of God's little angels praying with us.

haha. This is Collin, one of the founders of Empower a Child. Don't worry. He doesn't normally wear women's clothing. :) He is probably one of my favorite people.. for real. I wish y'all could all be here to meet him!

The little girl would not let Molly go.

looove it!

They love to laugh!!

just a glimpse of their home.

another picture of their home.

Our reminder of how big and creative God is that we get to see every night.

This is Benon enjoying my hammock. Benon is one of the most joyful people that I know. He had malaria my first few days here, and I had no idea... MALARIA! He always has a smile on His face and always makes everyone feel so welcome and loved. I feel like there is so much I can learn from him. He is truly filled with the Holy Spirit.

This is very typical in Uganda. People herd their cattle across main roads regardless of how busy they are.

This picture starts the ones that I took from the slums.

They LOOOOVE their picture being taken! I think they love seeing it on the camera more. Think about it though, they never get to see themselves in the mirror.