January Photo Project: Day something or other

Haha...well I guess this project kinda got derailed...

 a sinus infection, preparations to have our ceilings replaced, (having to empty our entire living room, dining room, kitchen and hallways while packing to get out of the house for a week) and a trip to Kampala can be blamed.  I'm feeling a little better and hopefully the ceilings will be somewhat finished...at least tolerable?  by the time we get home tomorrow.  I'm very thankful for the work that is going on as it will hopefully be a huge help to Benaiah's asthma and to the rest of us that seem to have developed new allergies since living here.

Here is what I was ready to post before all the craziness set in:

Jerome

Originally from Holland.

Now calls Mbale home.

Deliverer of milk.

Maker of cheese.
We are very thankful for him!

January Photo Project: Day 7

Paul Magala

Son of the Magala family, with whom we share our compound.

Home from African Bible College for Christmas break

but still hitting the books hard.

Majoring in Radio Communications.

January Photo Project: Day 6

Baby Divine

Lives with her Mama, Carol

And now they are also living with our family.

We had a spare room.

They needed a room.

They are already learning about crazy mzungu things like 

washing machines, early dinner hours and board games.

Baby Divine is also quite fond of the kitty.

All the kids are quite fond of having another baby around.

So happy to have these humans with us!

January Photo Project: Day 5

Deviating from the JPP theme a little...

Last night we had another lovely camping trip up on Mt. Wanale.  This time we went with some missionary friends that work at a nearby children's home.

Like a lot of life here in Uganda, we do things in a fish bowl.  Lots of kids came around to watch the goings on.  They got such a kick out of coming around Talitha, picking on her a little and then hearing her reply, "I will beat you!!" before we intervened.  Thankfully they left once it was dark and gave us some time with out being watched as if we were a TV reality show....until the next morning...

The little boys pretending to fall of the mountain...haha...I love their faces and their sense of humor!

Once again, we froze...it is really hard to believe that we can be that cold on the equator.  Benaiah said in the morning, "mama, every time I fell asleep I got cold."  Yup...that about sums it up.

Ivan and Jimmy...

January Photo Project: Day 4

Tony

One of many children who comes to church without his family.

Lives in Mooni with his Mama.

Doesn't remember his Daddy.

In the spirit of John 6 he

brought two tomatoes today to contribute to our church's fellowship lunch.

January Photo Project: Day 3

Baby Shua

Born unassisted at home 3 months ago.

2 years old in South Korean culture.

Welcomed by her daddy, an ear, nose, throat doctor volunteering at Mbale Main Hospital

and by her mommy, a pilot

and by Mbale Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Uganda

January Photo Project: Day 2

I said I would do a January Photo Project and here I am, having already missed the first day.  Haha!

This year I hope to focus on people around us.  The Humans of New York Facebook page has almost 11.5 million likes because people find it interesting to see glimpses of other humans.  Perhaps you would find it interesting to meet some humans in Mbale?

Meet Mama Maria.  She is the mother of Rachel Magala with whom we share our compound.  She is from Kenya and just came for a visit.  She will stay for a few months and no doubt leave a few pounds heavier with all of Rachel's yummy cooking.  Mama Maria never learned to read, but she has entire chapters of the Bible memorized and can sit and talk about God and the scriptures for a long time.  Her love for Jesus radiates through her smile.

Mama Maria surprised me today by giving me a traditional milk jug.  It's so pretty!