Monday, April 9, 2007

Entebbe, Uganda


Greetings from Uganda! We are finally here after two days of international travel complete with lost luggage, the kicking, screaming, and/or air sick child ever in the seat behind us, and a vast array of airports through which to navigate. Today we flew from Johannesburg, South Africa to Nairobi, Kenya to Entebbe, Uganda- whose airport you may remember as the location of a famous international hostage situation that ended in heroic rescue. Stepping off the last plane for the day, we were greeted by swarming mosquitoes, stifling humidity, and an amazing African sunset. It is dangerous to travel by road at night, so we are staying overnight in Entebbe and will drive to Gulu early tomorrow morning.

For the next two days we will be visiting various projects currently underway with Invisible Children and The Salvation Army. We will spend time in two refugee camps, in which the Bracelet Campaign functions, visit a Gulu high school to evaluate a student scholarship program, and assess several preschools set up and operated by The Salvation Army.

While our days will be filled with project visits and staff and student interviews, our evening will be spent at the Salvation Army house in Gulu. Our gracious hosts have given us a friendly reminder that their water and electricity are resources with minds of their own. In any case, we will post an update as soon as we have access again.

6 comments:

margie said...

I am so proud of you. Be sure that I am praying for you and thinking about you all the time.

HJ said...

Know that you are prayed for as well as the children you are helping. Keep your focus on the Lord and you will walk in his strength.

HJ said...

You are doing wonderfully! Keep your eyes on the Lord and He will provide your strength.

Unknown said...

We are praying for you. Thanks for the updates. Now we'd like to see posts of lions and tigers and bears, oh no! Psalm 147:11

marilyn said...

What a terrific opportunity this is!
May God continue to:
GUIDE you, establishing each footfall.
GUARD you in His strength and protection.
GIRD you round about in His grace.
GRANT to you wisdom and discernment in doing His will.

You are precious in His sight,and you ARE in the sight of El Roi AT ALL TIMES!

Unknown said...

Dear Naomi and Jill,

thank you for inviting us to see how God is leading you on this trip.
May the Lord empower you to speak wisely to all those students and staff!