May 28: Elephants, Hippos, Giraffes, and a Bus Stuck in the Mud...Oh My!
We said goodbye to Acholi land as we headed out at 5:30am for Jinja. We left early to take a driving tour through the Murchison Falls Wildlife Park. We left at dark but were privy to an incredible sunrise! What an artist God is!
As we entered the park we saw animals up close. Giraffes, elephants, wart hogs, and a water
buffalo, but we did miss the lions! (Which we were thankful for after what
happened next.)The team was having a blast! Then… Rosa (the bus) got stuck in the mud! (Just loving the Ugandan rainy season!)The team unloaded and began work to free the bus (I think offices should do this for a team development exercise.) It was an adventure for sure. We did look up and realize we were standing in the park...outside - where wild animals roam free! No FENCES!!! No worries, though, no animals even came close to us.... that we noticed anyway!
There was a delay in our travel, but seeing African wildlife made it
worth the trip. We are now safe in Jinja.
May 29: His Mercy School for Orphans and
Vulnerable Children
Today we drove to His Mercy School for the first of two medical clinics.
This school has seen a transformation that is truly a miracle from God.
I love this place! I have seen kids grow up and head to Secondary school. I
have seen kids shy one year and a confident leader the next. Located in the
district of Mayuge in the village of Kikubo, a remote village about an hour
outside of Jinja town.
We arrived to people waiting to see the doctors. We knew more where coming. The team set-up the pharmacy while waiting for the doctors to arrive. Also while waiting we were able to play with the children. What a blessing to hear kids calling mine, Katie, and Greg’s name! The joy of knowing those we are serving because we come back year after year. Soon the whole team was right in the middle of the kids. It was a great break before the clinic to play and pour into the children. Lots of smiles on faces all around.
Once the doctors arrived the clinic began. Dr. Gary had a very busy day. Susan, Abby, and Alley were amazing in the pharmacy.
Gracie was the usher to the doctors’ office. Greg was an usher,
plus worked the prayer room. I helped in triage handing out tickets for people to see
the Doctors. Triage is hard on me emotionally because I have to say no to people
wanting to get in line in front of others; however, I do love getting to interact
with those waiting (with the help of my interpreter.) I try all I can to show them they
are loved and have value.
Overall it was a great day. We did have some communication issues with the local team. With the help of Dr. Moses and some interpreters we were able to get back on track. The afternoon flew by! The enemy always tries to distract us. Different cultures can clash, but in the end we are all one in Christ. Here to work together.
God used us to help 294 people today (I forgot to report we saw 285 people in Omoro). While it is humbling to see the number of people that get to see a doctor and get treated for minor pains, I don’t want to make this a quantity deal. I love the quality of the interactions, even with the enemy trying to derail us, I witnessed the team having fun with people. We are here to show Christ’s love to others. The medical pain may return, as it does for all of us; but the hug, high five, smile, laugh, hand shake, conversation, and prayer make an even deeper impact. Medical clinics are both difficult and incredible at the same time.
Lots of encouragement and laughs from the team today despite the stress of this morning. Everyone rallied together, prayed and made the situation better. Love this team and their hearts!
Exhaustion is setting in, but overall everyone is in great spirits! Our health is still strong. Thanks for the prayers on that one.
Tomorrow we go back to His Mercy for the last medical clinic of our trip. We are supposed to see the children..... all 300 plus of them! We are so excited!
4) A good nights rest.
Good night all.
Chris
We arrived to people waiting to see the doctors. We knew more where coming. The team set-up the pharmacy while waiting for the doctors to arrive. Also while waiting we were able to play with the children. What a blessing to hear kids calling mine, Katie, and Greg’s name! The joy of knowing those we are serving because we come back year after year. Soon the whole team was right in the middle of the kids. It was a great break before the clinic to play and pour into the children. Lots of smiles on faces all around.
Overall it was a great day. We did have some communication issues with the local team. With the help of Dr. Moses and some interpreters we were able to get back on track. The afternoon flew by! The enemy always tries to distract us. Different cultures can clash, but in the end we are all one in Christ. Here to work together.
God used us to help 294 people today (I forgot to report we saw 285 people in Omoro). While it is humbling to see the number of people that get to see a doctor and get treated for minor pains, I don’t want to make this a quantity deal. I love the quality of the interactions, even with the enemy trying to derail us, I witnessed the team having fun with people. We are here to show Christ’s love to others. The medical pain may return, as it does for all of us; but the hug, high five, smile, laugh, hand shake, conversation, and prayer make an even deeper impact. Medical clinics are both difficult and incredible at the same time.
Lots of encouragement and laughs from the team today despite the stress of this morning. Everyone rallied together, prayed and made the situation better. Love this team and their hearts!
Exhaustion is setting in, but overall everyone is in great spirits! Our health is still strong. Thanks for the prayers on that one.
Tomorrow we go back to His Mercy for the last medical clinic of our trip. We are supposed to see the children..... all 300 plus of them! We are so excited!
Prayer Requests:
1) Please pray for us to keep the enemy at bay.
1) Please pray for us to keep the enemy at bay.
2) For continued good health.
3) For the team to finish strong by continuing to be the hands and
feet of Christ!4) A good nights rest.
Good night all.
Chris
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