July 26

Sad days.... but GREETINGS 

 

Allo friends! Last day in Uganda. Literally the worst and weirdest feeling ever. 

Today we joined the flat irons Colorado team for some home visits. We visited certain students of Musana who are on scholarships. We had the pleasure of meeting two  students families. Their names were Petra and Atwiiya. Petra is a very bright and smiley young lady. Unfortunately she was born with no arms or legs but that doesn't stop her from living the best life. Both her parents have passed but her auntie Nadensia takes care of her and her 8 siblings along with her own 5 children. When we arrived to Nadensia's house  she welcomed us with open arms. She lives in a small home with 1 room on her brothers property where his home is right next door. Their family was very sweet and the maze corn they offered was delicious. 

 

We than moved on to another family of a student named Atwiiya. Atwiiya was brought to Musana from Sue. She met Atwiiya's family years ago and brought her family to Musana for Atwiiya's education. Atwiiya has been thriving and has the best smile. Her mother is asking for prayers for a new sewing machine (when they moved hers was stolen) and work for her and her husband so they can take care of their 4 kids. We also had the honor of meeting little Sue Henderson. Named after our very own Sue because our Sue has been welcomed into Atwiiya's family. 

 

After home visits we joined the Colorado team to Finnish our very last VBS day at the Bukoona campus for Musana's elementary kids. It was bittersweet but wonderful to see the kids' faces one last time. 

 

After Bukoona we booked it home to say goodbye to the high schoolers at the main campus in Iganga. Another bittersweet moment. I had the pleasure of seeing George Bush for the last time. Yes, there is a sophomore student named George Bush here in Uganda. Cutest kid I know. 

 

As we head into sleep tonight knowing it's our last night in Africa I thank you all back home for the support and blessings you've given us during this whole trip. Again I say, keep em' coming for our flights this weekend. Prayers that we get off the plane quickly, customs will go smoothly, we receive all of our luggage, and no sickness on plane, and we don't miss any flights!!!! 

 

 

Love all of y'all and can't wait to see everyone when arriving back home!!! Esther