Wednesday 27 August 2014

We have had a great past few days, sorry for the lack of blog, tom used up all of his internet researching about teeth! (For catch up!)

Our second day on safari started with an early morning game drive, we saw loads of zebra's, as well as all of the animals we saw yesterday. We climbed up a very large hill, which had an AMAZING view of the whole park- wow! While at the top we also saw a herd of about 30 buffalo.
We had a fab breakfast of pancakes, then set off for our journey back to Kampala.

We were excited for the next project at Kampala, although energy is running low.

Yesterday- we had a tour of the compound, its very different to Mbale, with a large house and veranda, and not much outdoor space.
There were only 13 girls in the catch up- so a very different feel with no kids around.

The painting team managed to clean the veranda, as well as apply the first coat of paint, it already looked so much better! Today they did the second, third AND forth coat of paint, and martin and gemma began doing what they love doing best- detail!

The catch up team had a slight change of plan, but did a great science and art lesson, as well as a small amount of netball before it rained. Today they taught parts of the tooth and taught an interesting and eye opening sex education class.

The gardeners cleared loads of rubbish from around the compound and began levelling out. Today they did lots and lots of digging and brought lots of flowers.

This morning we had a prayer walk around the community, this involved walking through the neighbouring slums, which was difficult to see, but has shown us the benefit of oasis in this area.

Thank you for all your prayer, all of the illness and brown rain has passed, and the bus is currently very noisy- so people have some energy!

Please pray-
-we can have a great last day tomorrow, and leave the compound looking amazing, and have impacted the girls lives.
-energy for our final day
-that oasis can continue to do their great work in Uganda, and have wisdom in how they can do this best.
-safe travel home
-we will all be able to reflect, learn and grow from this amazing trip.

(Will hopefully post more pictures if Emily finds WiFi somewhere)

3 comments:

  1. Have really enjoyed reading your updates and seeing the pictures. Sounds as if you've had a fantastic time and been really effective! Looking forward to seeing you at T5 on Friday morning. Much love to all (and Hannah in particular!) Simon

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  2. Dear Team Thank you for all your hard work as the body of Christ (hands and feet) this week. It has been such a blessing to read it. We have missed you Jemima. Praying for protection and blessing on your last day. Reunion at our house! lots of love especially Jemima xx

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  3. You've all done so well! What an amazing experience. Safe journey home, sleep all the way! Hope you get orientated nice and quickly so you can enjoy the last few days of holiday X

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