"we have different gifts according to the grace given to each of us" Romans 12:6
Jambo!!! Today was a great day at Top Hills! Day started out very upbeat as we made our way through Iganga picking up local Pastors and dodging newly made pot holes along the way. Our first chicken casualty causing screams from the front seat left many to ask the age old question "Why did the chicken cross the road?
Arrived at Top Hills after dodging motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, Huge sugarcane packed trucks and speeding cars. We set up to complete photographing all grades for yearbook project. Jen, Liz, Vicki, and Emily did a great job with all of the children. Jen is thinking about buying out Lifetouch Photography and starting a new career! ( not really)... great job ladies!!!
Men worked all day outdoors in an ex-classroom/stable to complete 6 new teacher's desks and stools. John, Josh, Pastor Steven, Chimba, along with 4 local helpers worked hard taking short breaks to play futbol and "scare the kids" ! It has become a welcome sound to hear Josh let out a freakishly loud roar as all the children flock around him to see what he is doing. Then all of them run away screaming and laughing as loud as they can. No one like you Josh!
Glen taught a teenager to play guitar. They literally worked all day learning chords, and songs. In the end, even one of the teachers, Moses, got to sneak over and take a quick lesson. thanks so much for sharing your Gift of musical talent Glen.
Another project we worked on was the Ambassadorship Program. Judy, Sue, Judy, and me, (Paige) got the Privilege of interviewing the ones who are showing the most potential in school work, and also meet other criteria to become sponsored children which provides many benefits to the child and his or her family. Our hearts were so full as they told us all about their home life, their many siblings, many times living with relatives other than parents, and many of them walking up to 4 kilometers to and from school. These are the best and brightest with dreams of becoming doctors, pilots, engineers, and nurses. Yay kids!!!!!!!! They sang to us and even showed their ability to read the bible - so precious to hear with their accents! Those interested will receive a bible to keep as their own. I can't wait to chose a child, maybe two.
Lastly, some sponsors in the U.S. gave money for Tree of Life to purchase goats and chickens for their sponsored child. Emily and Judy really enjoyed representing the ones who couldn't be here in person to give their child these very treasured animals. It was a pleasure to give these gifts which will provide milk and eggs for their families. They are greatly appreciated and Sue touched her first Chicken!!!
Well, tomorrow is coming way too soon so goodnight folks,
Jambo!!! Today was a great day at Top Hills! Day started out very upbeat as we made our way through Iganga picking up local Pastors and dodging newly made pot holes along the way. Our first chicken casualty causing screams from the front seat left many to ask the age old question "Why did the chicken cross the road?
Arrived at Top Hills after dodging motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, Huge sugarcane packed trucks and speeding cars. We set up to complete photographing all grades for yearbook project. Jen, Liz, Vicki, and Emily did a great job with all of the children. Jen is thinking about buying out Lifetouch Photography and starting a new career! ( not really)... great job ladies!!!
Men worked all day outdoors in an ex-classroom/stable to complete 6 new teacher's desks and stools. John, Josh, Pastor Steven, Chimba, along with 4 local helpers worked hard taking short breaks to play futbol and "scare the kids" ! It has become a welcome sound to hear Josh let out a freakishly loud roar as all the children flock around him to see what he is doing. Then all of them run away screaming and laughing as loud as they can. No one like you Josh!
Glen taught a teenager to play guitar. They literally worked all day learning chords, and songs. In the end, even one of the teachers, Moses, got to sneak over and take a quick lesson. thanks so much for sharing your Gift of musical talent Glen.
Another project we worked on was the Ambassadorship Program. Judy, Sue, Judy, and me, (Paige) got the Privilege of interviewing the ones who are showing the most potential in school work, and also meet other criteria to become sponsored children which provides many benefits to the child and his or her family. Our hearts were so full as they told us all about their home life, their many siblings, many times living with relatives other than parents, and many of them walking up to 4 kilometers to and from school. These are the best and brightest with dreams of becoming doctors, pilots, engineers, and nurses. Yay kids!!!!!!!! They sang to us and even showed their ability to read the bible - so precious to hear with their accents! Those interested will receive a bible to keep as their own. I can't wait to chose a child, maybe two.
Lastly, some sponsors in the U.S. gave money for Tree of Life to purchase goats and chickens for their sponsored child. Emily and Judy really enjoyed representing the ones who couldn't be here in person to give their child these very treasured animals. It was a pleasure to give these gifts which will provide milk and eggs for their families. They are greatly appreciated and Sue touched her first Chicken!!!
Well, tomorrow is coming way too soon so goodnight folks,
Paige Rodriguez
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