First Day of Program

Jambo! That is hello in Lugandan. Today like everyday we have been here has been nothing short of amazing. It is such a blessing to see how joyous and passionate the children are towards our group, each other, and God. My day started off interesting with my groups van breaking down on the side of the road to Jinja,but after remembering FAP ( flexibility, adaptability, and patience) we quickly made the best of the situation by playing car games and getting to know one another. Soon a new van came and we reached Nation Changers Christian school run by Godwin and began playing and hanging out with all the wonderful kids. After their break, the boys went to dig holes to put in poles and fill in with cement. Meanwhile, the girls and I finished painting the black on the curbs and filling in pebble in holes. During lunch, Pricilla and I ate with many of the older girls leading what they were learning in school, talking about our lives, and dancing. After lunch, we set up games such as pooping balloons tied around their ankles, making braclets, and playing soccer. Through out the day we were encouraged to Tori and Choles devotion to look for Gods presence in our day and being present in the moment and opportunity we have been given, and by watching everyone's smiles and hearing them laugh I can say for certain we did just that!

- Gemma Luther