Uganda Trip Update

On September 19^th Teisha and I left Guatemala… 2 days later we arrived here, in Uganda. We had layovers in Huston, London and Ethiopia. In London (since it was an 11 hour layover) we were able to hang out with our cousin, Angelina, and her boyfriend, Tariq. Even though we were running on less than 1 1/2 hours of sleep, we were able to tour London and hang out. It was really fun.

We arrived in Uganda close to noon (I believe). A missionary family, the Broces, (we met them in Guatemala) picked us up at the airport and took us "home". The next few days were spend just staying awake... shopping, hanging out, etc. There are 3 teenage kids in the family, Nick, Krister and Annaliese so we enjoyed watching movies and playing wii. Monday, Tuesday and the following Monday was spent helping at an international school. (Sadly, we are not able to post pictures). Wednesday nether of us were feeling well, so we stayed home and watched movies... Thursday was spend at a school in the slums (more on that later). Friday we went to equator had lunch, did some shopping and took pictures.

Saturday we had an amazing time at Passion concert. Chris Tomlin was there to lead worship and Louie Gigglio shared. It was an amazing time of worship! Sunday, after church, some of us decided to go on an "adventure". Nick though he knew a short cut to the school... so Nick, Teisha, Annaliese, and I set out. This "short cut" ended up taking us all over the place and ended up taking about 3 times longer than the normal way. (and it was super muddy... and I dont know how, but somehow, I stepped in mud up to my ankles... once on each foot... at different times). 

Our Adventure Shoes
(they had already gotten pretty clean at this point)

On Monday we left the Broces :(
...but we moved to Doors Ministries :) It is a home for street boys. The ministry is great. It is run my 2 young woman (and 5 others live here), there are 2 "Uncles" that live at the home and help, and 10 boys (5 of which live at a boarding school near by). This week we have been helping at the school (which is run by the ministry). It is a school in the slums... it is a blast! 

Faith, Maliq and Bonita

Baby Sam

Mugeisha, Ian, Teisha and Ramathan

Last night, we went to another concert. I did not know anyone that preformed except The African Children's Choir. Sadly we did not get to see very much of them... but it was still really fun. We went to the concert with the 5 boys from the boarding school. It was a blast! (at this point I do not have many pictures of the any of the boys from the home but I am sure I will get some very soon and post them). 

So ya, so far, that is basically it... I am sure I will have more to post next week, but until then... peace out :)