Mission 2008
Blog for my Mission in Uganda which took place January - March 2008
January 2008
February 2008
March 2008
01.01.2008
Just one day left before mine trip. I am so exciting although I don't know what I gone meet there. Why I supposed be worried? I am telling those who are so stressed I will be fine,God is watching over me :)
4 hours left then going on the airport...not sleeping tonight,to much going on...
02.01.2008
The many hours on the plane but the time did pass so quick, couldn't sleep, so exciting...
On the airport in Enttebe...so hot...although there is a night when I arrived but I can feel the climate...Taking off mine coat and still can feel the hot.
Vicky and Suzanne came pick me up...Getting to the Father's House, girls Vicka, Steph were waiting for us...probably interesting who I am...?
Almost midnight ...so just a shower and bed...
03.01.2008
Mine first day in Uganda. I have met everyone in the Father's House, Erik,Suzane's Husband, their two girls,Steph and Jess, Vicka-their adopted Ukraines daughter , Misha-Ukraines son,some more are still in Ukraine,In the Father's House are more children,most of them are coming from the North of Uganda,area destroyed by rebels. Children were shy a bit on the beginning but later it was much better. Special the smallest ones wanted hold my hand when we went for a walk. A bit funny as I have got just two hands and couldn't keep their all in mines....
04.01.2008
I am so sleepy Today,might because of the different climate and circumstances...At least I know what kind of work I will be doing during my time here. There is really good to be helpful and appreciated by the same time. I will be helping with the smallest ones,pre-school ages...And because there is a big family so there is a lot dishes after each meal...We have got a rota,everyone can find his name...either is helping with preparation a meal or washing the dishes after it.
Today afternoon we went for a walk when we met the neighbour's children,no one knows English...they are saying just “how are you muzungo?” (muzungo means European).not more english words are coming out from thier mouths
05.01.2008
Saturday, there was a busy day,cleaning and preparing for the medical team which is arriving Tomorrow. The all team is coming from different part of State,i am going join them and we are going to the slums of Soroti taking care of people up there.
After long morning we went again for a walk with children,Eva who is just 4 years is calling me AMERIKA,instead of Mirka. She is so funny but really smart girl. On our walk we caught the rain. The neighbours let us use a shelter to hide before getting socked. So nice people ...though are living poorly share with us their mangos...
Mery, the women who is living in this house shared with us with her story,besides her children ,her brother 's small ones are living with them after when He died....There are plenty of people here similar to this women...but many children who are orphans living on the streets beg people for something to eat....
For many of us it looks like a different world...Why? There is question which is coming to mine mind?
06.01.2008
Sunday I started day with washing the dishes after breakfast...mine turn Today. Later on I went with other girls to town in Kampala to do some shopping like food...etc. There is going to be many of people in the house, so we need plenty of food.
07.01.2008
First day when the team is with us....wow there are many of people here.
Vicka,ukraines girl who is living in the Father's house took us for a walk down to the Lake Vicktoria.
At night some songs,prayers together before we are starting our mission in the slums.
08.01.2008
First day in the slums,outside of Kampala. I couldn't imagine how people are living...no water,no beds...no power nothing there. Their lives are about survive day by day...any purposes for a future.
People there did very warm welcome us,were smiling, co-operated with us...showed where to go for example to a bathrooms.,place with a whole in the ground.
Everyone with his open wide eyes watched us what we were doing...
First day we have seen over 150 people ….came back tired of what we saw. tired of the hot weather, of a dust...
Tomorrow the same...going back again up there
09.01.2008
Second day in the slums,Today we have been able see more people after yesterday as all our stuff were set up already. Unfortunately we didn't have enough medicines so we finished our work after 2pm, came back to Father's House,a bit rest,A shower to clean our body from the dust...and make ourself fresh
Early evning we were gone to town, a caffe internet ….wondering how is my mum...didn't hear anything since I left Scotland,she was back from hospital...Now I am far away,a hundred miles...but God is with me,i put mine trusting in Him...Nothing what I can do
There was so strange,spent almost an hour to check mine email but the server was so slow and couldn't do it...almost I did explode there, got out frustrated . But there is Africa (TIA, how people are saying here)
10.01.2008
Leaving early morning for Soroti...in 6 hours we suppose get there...
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At least we got there,there was a long journey and everyone has been so tired once we got to Soroti. The travel took us 9 hours instead of 6 as we thought.
Now just a shower and bed,getting some rest before morning will come.
The rooms are even quiet nice, almost in the each ones the bed has a net to protect us before a mosquitoes but unfortunetely not our. I share room with Vicky...the girl who has been in the Father's House over 3 years,have been serving to God.
11.01.2008
Woke up early morning, made ourself ready, dress up, putting our blue uniforms,got some breakfast and leaving on our Camp in the slums.
Many people were waiting for us already... Once we have got there mine thought it was...am I in the Cinema? Or Is it a real indeed?
There has been some different place to compare with the place where we have been outside of Kampala...
A sheds where people are living with whole families...and nothing there...many hungry children,people with a different diseases...
12.01.2008
Very hot day...i didn't feel well,my blood pressure was so low, did get some tablets and 2 bottle of water to drink. I think the weather and the lack of sleep were the reason of it...
After our work on the camp,me and Vicky have moved to a different rooms,glad as we got a beds with a nets. There is really comfort here having it on the bed when you are sleeping. The mosquitoes can't get you easly.
13.01.2008
Sunday...we started day with a church in Soroti, later on back to work on the camp. Mine blood pressure was still low but wasn't so bad as yesterday.
We have seen over 150 people on the whole afternoon,and everyone of them got a prescription,a medicines...children got a teeth brushes with tubes,a colouring books, pens...
There was a busy day...a bed earlier at night as Tomorrow have to get up early again
14.01.2008
Different camp Today, 3 hours drive to get there from the first where we were couple the last days. Anyway there was a great day...we were able see over 200 hundred people. God is really with us, thanks those who are keep praying for our work.
I met a young women with her little boy. She let me hold the baby,how cute He was...prayed with all mine heart for a blessing to this baby,growing in faith of Jesus Christ...
There are many people with nothing but a big hope and faith in God...Wondering How poor we are sometimes compared with them???
15.01.2008
After our medical work people from the local church sang,children were dancing...giving a big thanks for what we have done for them. Pastor Jo and Moses did welcome us very warm once we came to Soroti.
Today we finish our medical mission,got back to the hotel where we stayed and get ready for Tomorrow to leave and back to the Father's House.
I was so surprised when we were leaving the camps. People there who co-operated with us.(did translated their languages on English as most of them on the village and slums don't speak English) did remember our names,blessed our ways to homes. So nice...
16.01.2008
Back to the Father's House
17.01.2008
Resting in the Father's House, some people went for a walk,some for a rafting on the Nile...I am at home,having a quiet time...My mum is not well,have got news form home...
There is a big test on me right now...Will I copy with it?Nothing left for me right now just a prayer to the Father who is over it.
18.01.2008
All the morning was really heavy rain. We spent this time in the house.
Bible teaching by Eric,Suzanne's husband.
After when the rain did stop all the team have gone to town to get some gifts for their families and friends in State. I joined to them on the market and got some bracelet and a scarf for girls in the Father's House.
They didn't expect anything,at night were sharing about what they got...Really nice day though still thinking how is mine mum...
19.01.2008
Saturday...so quiet in the house as the team has gone last night. I didn't sleep last night...so worried how is mine mum doing...But at least have got a nap
on the afternoon while the small kids were sleeping. Much better after it...
20.01.2008
After a devotion and early lunch we took children for a swimming,they love it...spent all the afternoon there playing together, even have got a little sun tun hope not so bad as I forgot put a sun cream.
21.01.2008
Dress up the children ,taking them for a breakfast down into the kitchen.
After helping Jacky with a school. Today we have been learning about the numbers, they love learning but 2 hours there is enough for them as they can't sit still longer than that.
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Quiet afternoon,hoping sleep well Tonight as I didn't sleep good last night,a bad dreams coming to mine mind.
22.01.2008
A day similar to yesterday, on the afternoon took a nap as didn't sleep well at night. On the evening meeting with the girls Jacky,Lilly and Vicky in their room. My room is just next to them. I share it with Vicka(ukraines girl) and Kareen (a girl abused from the north in Uganda).
23.01.2008
A bit cold day Today but no matter I am staying all day in the Father's House doing school with the kids. After helping to prepare a dinner.
Oh I would forget I slept so good last night, thanks girls for your prayers last night.
24.01.2008
A news from Poland...feel to much a pressure from them. What to do? I AM SO CONFUSED(...)don't want hurt them but …?
25.01.2008
A day like before...nothing happen staying in the Father's House and doing mine work.
Thanks God feel a peace with it what I did...there is mine family's responsibility not mine...i can't take their load on mine back. I am a man like everyone. GOD is just the One who can help.
Am I wrong? I am only a Man like every body...
26.01.2008
I am here for a bit time and I am sure in 100% there is a place where I suppose be now. I love the kids here, we are learning every day something new.
27.01.2008
Sunday and bad weather. On the morning a devotion together and sharing a messages from the Bible.
On the Afternoon time with the kids,playing in the house as outside really heavy rain.
Some oldest are helping with the dinner.
No power, there is happening so often here,but when the power is coming back one child shout on the whole house POWER'S BACK, then they are able watch a move on their free time.
Tonight again meeting with the girls in their room, unfortunately using a paraffin's lamp to read our book...
28.01.2008
Actually busy day but I like be helpful. At the morning school with the smallest ones, helping with the laundry...There is a lot as the couple of days past we didn't have a power .
After it went with Vicky to town do a shopping,fruits,a breads...etc
At night we celebrated Misha's and Suzanne's Birthdays, so nice Steph did a cake:)
29.01.2008
There was a nice weather so we took children to swimming pool.
Quiet day...
30.01.2008
A day as use to,school with the kids...helping around the house.
31.01.2008
Jacky has gone to Jinja, her home where she use to live. She went to see her family,will be back on Monday. She is looking after the youngest ones in the Father's House, so now I am taking over.
Moses is so cute, nearly 5 years old always cheeking out mine pockets if I have got some sweeties. He loves them so much.
Always if I have got a chance to be at town bringing either some candies or a lollipops.
I took them for a walk, Savanna who is just 3 years old is always first to go,but on the way back always mooning how tired she is then we need take her up.
On the village we are meeting so many children, giving some sweeties away to them.
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01.02.2008
Everyone has gone to town early evening, me and two other girls stayed at home with the small ones. We have got nice time together, played a games...etc.
02.02.2008
I did very well last night, couldn't wake up till 11 am. Today have been sorting some staff like a clothes,a shoes ...helping with washing the dishes.
All day without a food, fasting...
03.02.2008
As usual on Sunday Today we have got a devotion. Eric shared about Joseph, the man betrayed by his own brothers....and how He did forgive them what they have done him
How often we are hurt by the others? Are we strong to forgive them Or keep our anger inside us?
No easy thing to do...but I think with God help we can do everything...
04.02.2008
Late evening Jacky came back home from Jinja. There was so nice to see her, her mum has been getting better. So good news...I know how hard is for a child when parent are not well...
05.02.2008
Two girls who stayed over a month after the Team gone, Today are going back to State their homes.
Today was a bit crazy with the power, once we have got it after while we lost it and there did happen a few times during a day. At least on the evening we lost the power completely.
06.02.2008
Quiet, rain again...some time with the Lord.
Tomorrow going to Jinja with Vicky, we are leaving early so need wake up earlier than usualy.
07.02.2008
On the morning problem with the car so we left later as we suppose to do but thanks God for Misha who is really handy here.
And there we are...we have got to Jinja a Baby's Home there. Many of children, some voluntaries are there also.
All the children are looking for any attention,searched a love, hugs from anyone.
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After when I did lift up a small boy didn't want me to put him back down,was screaming when I was leaving the room.
...then I have met Brain, a little boy over one year,was following me all the time while I was there.
Another little boy in the red, Joseph is his name...we played together. There much more children all are happy to play with me...with the oldest ones we played outside in a searching...
Everyone has got sweeties, their smiles on their faces were so a big blessing for me. I became their aunt...called me Aunt Mirka:)
08.02.2008
I am so confused, mine friends are waiting for me when I will be back. Mine flight is in two weeks time but I don't feel there is time for me to come back yet.
What I suppose to do? People at work are waiting for me(...)i have mine return ticket already, don't have visa for a longer time only 2 months(...)i am also broke, do not have enough money to extend my time in Uganda...
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09.02.2008
Time on prayer...hoping God will show me the way which to go.
I met a nice girl, she has been voluntary over the couple last months in Gulu. She is German,really nice girl(...)There are quiet number of people who came to Uganda to serve God, showed those who are in need that God didn't leave them...and He is still with every one watching over every single human being...There is no matter poor or rich. For God everyone is THE SAME
10.02.2008
Today back to the Father's House(...)i am sure if there is realy the place where i suppose to be still, the door will be open for me and no matter what the facts are saying(...)There is nothing the same comparing to God.
For Him everything is possible.
So nice to be back home, did miss the children there...
11.02.2008
I wish to stop the time(...)which is running so quick. I scare to make any decision(...)what to do? Staying or going back? Still nothing, no answer...
12.02.2008
Another night when I didn't sleep well, to much stress for me (...)leaving Father's House or staying there(...)although the fact are saying go back to Scotland.
Children don't want me to go (...)how confused and lonely I am now
13.02.2008
At least I spoke with Suzanne and Eric, they both are fine and happy to having me around longer. Wow!!!The doors are starting open for me(...) need go to KLM office in Kampala and ask if there is any chance to change mine ticket??? Shouldn't be worried just trusting in the Lord with all my heart and not rely on what I think...(Proverbs 3.5)
14.02.2008
Valentine's day...boys in the house gave all girls flowers even I have got one...:) There was nice,quiet day for everyone...at night we watched some move as God blessed us with the power.
15.02.2008
I felt so bad all morning, so week (...)at evening me and other 2 girls went to church in town. There was quiet nice evening...first time I did use a boda (a motorbike's taxi which it is a common here in use). So scary how people ride it in town...All the time a big jam on the roads(...)Crazy! When you want across the road(...)your eyes need to be really wide open.
16.02.2008
Actually busy day, some cleaning,laundry and time with the kids(...)The day did pass so quick
17.02.2008
Sunday there was so busy day Today. I spent day in town with Lilian. At morning church ...then on the evening Jess's Perform (Suzanne's and Eric's daughter). She is really good with dance, did a good job Tonight.At least very late we back home .
18.02.2008
I have been not well Today, so week and painful might because of the stress what they gona say in KLM office, where I am going to be Tomorrow.
19.02.2008
Wow! What's a wonderful day. I have changed mine ticket, the lady in the KLM office did it without any problems. Also gave me two weeks to come back there and pay for the change(...)even without asking for it as she would knew about mine situation. How great is our God.I am staying a month longer.
I need get a new visa also but (...)i am not even worried about it(...)I am sure they will give me one.
Once we got back to Father's House everyone was so happy,(...)They knew it already that i am staying with them and not going home yet.Vicky let them know it.
There is no matter for them I will be just a month longer. They are so happy, I am not leaving yet. I am also happy , I have got a chance to be there a bit longer. I am not worried about the money how I am gone live(...)i will do it. God just showed me He wants me there so He will provide everything what I need.
do not start worrying, where will my food come from? or my drink? or my clothes?...Your Father in Heaven knows that you need all these things. (Math.6.31-32
20.02.2008
I have got a bit quiet time, once the children went to beds after lunch I took a little nap. My eyes were sore, i wasn't able even to read anything(...)
The weather's cold, though someone would say there is always sun in Africa. I think the wet season just has been starting ,power has gone. So bored...
In our homes where we live no one is wondering how it is without the power(...)the power must be like most of us think(...)But there is a big blessing to have a bit light at home.
21.02.2008
Today was so nice weather compared to yesterday(...)we took some children for a walk down to the lake, there was quiet long walk, came back sweaty and covered with a dust...
One of mine friend responded on mine email(...)how angry she is that I am not coming back yet...can't understand why? She has got some plans for me...? I do not want do anything because of people. I know what I suppose to do(...)doing what Mighty calls me to do. There might it is a lesson for her that life is much more than she thinks...
22.02.2008
I went with the other girl, Vicky to one of the local school down to in to the village to see with the children after their holidays.
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We did some craft with them. They were so exciting when we came there. You can't imagine how happy they are to get a chance and learn something there. Most of them are very smart but because of the lack of the money no every one has got a chance to get education...
Children at class have got a one notebook for all the subjects, a one pencil to do their work with it(...)and that's it.
We brought some pens,crayons ,paper....etc with us and started working with it...
Next Wednesday we are coming back there again.
23.02.2008
Today were so many people in the house as Steph had a birthday, invited her friends to come and celebrated with her. There was such nice day...
24.02.2008
On the morning devotion as usually on Sunday. Later on after lunch everyone has gone for a swimming. Me and two other girls, Lilly and Vicka have stayed in the house. We had a realy nice time, fun together. I don't remember when I laugh so much as i did Today...The power as normal went off, but we have got a small radio which we did use, put it a battery and it worked out..:) By the time when everybody came back from the swimming the dinner was ready...
25.02.2008
I spent all day away from the Father's House Today. Vicky took me to the place which looked like a big Orphanage. That not one building but many(...)in each of them are living about 10 children with a 2 womens (called by them mum and aunt). There are about 10 ''families'' like this (...)all children are going to the school which is also there. The smallest one are attending to the nursery which is also there. All children are eating their meals in the separated building which is special prepared for it...There are people who are cooking for them then the women who is looking after her children has got the time just for the kids and spending time with them. They do not need do either any washings as there is also a place where some people do the laundry for each of the''FAMILY''.
The place is realy huge(...)so hard to imagine how everything it's working(...)so big blessing for these children who have lived on the streets and found at least a peace and home.
26.02.2008
Today there was mine flight back home but I didn't go :)If you do not remember I changed my ticket. I don't have still a new visa. After being in the emigration office they sent me back as I didn't have the completed papers(...) There is Africa!!! Unfortunately I need come back there again.
I helped Suzanne with the boys. Rick and Richard needed go to the dentist so took them there, after it she did pick us up and brought home
Quiet nice but hot day...
27.02.2008
A bad dream, didn't sleep well last night...At the morning went to the nursery school down in the village.
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After lunch came back to the local primary school. Children were waiting on the road as they knew already that every Wednesday me and Vicky are coming there and do some craft with them, a stories ...teach a simple English...
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They are so exciting of learning some new things. After it we are having a good time, playing with each other...There is so hard tell them we have done for Today...They all are so happy playing with each one...no one wants go home till when we are there.
Came back to the Father's House so tired but happy …
28.02.2008
Another day without food, I felt so week and tired, spent this day with Suzanne
and the girls, Eva and Savana in town as they needed theirr eyes control. We spent quiet a long hours in the hospital waiting for the result.
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At least we did drop my papers in the Emigration Office.
I would still need back there after 7 days to see if I get a visa or not.
Came back to the Father's House late afternoon so tired
Kampala there is a busy city. Sometimes to get to the Father's House it takes 1,5 hours...nothing nice to spend hours in the hot car or taxi...on the noisy Roads.
29.02.2008
How quick the time runs, can't believe there is the end of February...
01.03.2008
Wow! The power for the all day, how a big blessing it is for us having it...The couple of days we have been cut off. And now we got a lot the laundry to do, so Today we got a chance to do some...
Lilly has gone for couple of days, it seems like someone has miss in the house. There must be everyone here otherwise everything looks different.
I did some work for children at school, where I am going on Wednesday again. They can't wait when we get back there again...
02.03.2008
All the girls from the Father's House in Jinja, enjoying a bit time with the smallone kids. The boys have gone with Eric to Kitgum, north in Uganda (place from God brought them to the Father's House).
I am so peaceful, I am sure in 100% there is a place where I suppose to be,not at home in Scotland, not in Poland ...just there where I am now...serving
and doing what the Mighty wants me to do...
03.03.2008
Again I did visited Baby's Home in Jinja...I have met 2 months old twins how cute they are both, a girl and a boy.
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There's another little baby, 1 month old girl,how small she was laying in the cot...
There is really big shame for them all hanging somewhere and waiting for someone who would give them a real home ful of love,where they would feel secure and loved.
A small boy just a half year old with AIDS, Mathew ...very active little boy...i think just one who hasn't cried when I put him down and did left the room ...seemed to be strong although just few months old...
I can't understand why they all are there...? Shouldn't they have nice and lovely families? How bad is the Word?
04.03.2008
Today a way back to the Father's House. There was a good weekend out...before we did back we did stoped to do some shopping, special clothes for the kids. They all are growing so fast, and need actually some new ones... We are buying the stuff on the market from the ...most of the clothes are very cheep, also trying negotiate the price...
At least we finished a day ...with a lots new t-shirts, pants...Everyone was so happy
05.03.2009
Again a day with new experiences.
Although all day did fasting I wasn't feel bad. I was full of energy. I spent a day at school with children...We had awesome time, they have remembered my name...we red a bible stories, did some craft together...Today a story about Jesus on the lake during the Storm (Mathew 8.23-26)...showing how much we can do it once when our faith is biger and biger day by day...With Jesus we can do it everything...
Some children was making the boats by using the paper, some of the kids did drawing...After it everyone had fun playing with the balls... etc
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Very sad, that no everyone can get education here. Nothing free for them, everything cost a lots money...how lucky and blessed are our children having education for nothing.
06.03.2008
I have felt so week, didn't have energy for anything...went with Suzanne to town. We took Eva and Sawanna to the Hospital for another appointment to check out their eyes...At least I did get a chance to get to KLM office and collect mine new ticket...Once when I did back to the Father's House had got some rest...So weak
After spending a day in town always feel ex hosted. I hate busy Kampala. So many things we think it easy to do but no here...there is Africa. It takes weeks...to do one thing.
07.03.2008
I am feeling much better...
Suzanne gave me a book to read...Wow! English! how much I hate read in this language …But might there is A time to start do it...i need to improve my poor English
08.03.2008
Looking for God...avoided everyone...
09.03.2008
I am not well, did sick but some tablets made me feel better.
There is a flu I think, very bad kind, a cup of milk with garlic and honey made me feel much better.
We have got another person at house, Janusz who came over from Poland just Today. He already has been here a 1 year ago...
So can speak polish now even in Uganda...:)
10.03.2008
Janusz seems to be nice gay, likes talk a lot(...)i don't feel like talk with anyone specially with someone who I don't realy know. Strange feelings...
11.03.2008
Just 3 weeks left for me...How quick the time is running? I will miss this place and people so much...
We went in to the market again to buy some more clothes for the kids. I bought some stuff also for boys Bosco, Rick and Richard...Everyone was so happy.
I decided also pay fee's school for a girl who lives next to the Father's House.
She did stop attending to school recently because her mum couldn't copy with paying her fees...So many children to feed in the house …
There is nothing big to declare to be responsible for someone's education, for us there is not much to pay even for a year but for them there is a such big blessing.
''Let the children come to me,and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these'' Mark.10.14
12.03.2008
Wednesday...The children have been waiting outside of the school for me and Vicky when we would come. Such a nice feeling. They are appreciate what we are doing there ...They are so happy to listen what we would like to share with them, happy to learn...
Today the story showing the meaning of Samaritan...they all are so concentrated on it what we are trying to tell them...After it a quiz and making a bookmarks...Everyone has been working very hard
Janusz went with us, the kids have remembered him over a year since he was there...
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13.03.2008
Wow I have got a new visa, at least...although there was scary as the people in the emigration office lost mine papers...but God gave me what I needed...i have got new visa. Hurry! And I hadn't to pay for it. Such a nice day, me and Steph together at town.
I decided Today, I am going to be baptised again before I will leave Uganda...:)
14.03.2008
I have got a feelings I am completely belong here...there is not any other place on the earth for me. Uganda is mine home. How much I will miss this place and every person here. There must be the reason why I came here...Why Uganda? Why me...? So many questions in mine mind?
15.03.2008
Another day without the power...not access to the internet, Nothing! A little time with children, Bosco, Kareen, Vincent have gone for a walk with me and Janusz. We did get to the lake. THERE WAS A LONG WALK. The sun was so hot, that's good I remembered and put a sun cream, I didn't burn myself like before...
Very tired on the evening...but although we had busy day with the kids we had fun and everyone enjoyed it.
16.03.2008
Sunday, a big day...from early morning it was so scary...I felt not well,mine body shaked...Might a fear? What's going to happen TODAY? (...)Although the weather did seem to be bad, the rain over the all morning we decided to go on the swimming pool...
There was a wonderful day although the weather wasn't great, I did baptised again ...There was something incredible, mine full commitment of what God has done in mine life specially recently and children have been mine witnesses...They all who were a Orphans and God saved them all by giving a home, parents...
Who we are? We wonder often...?!!! The answer is simply as that we are all the same and God made us on His picture. There is not different between anyone, Everyone belongs to the same Father. I am so happy to be part of His family.
I am free now... as ''by our baptism, then, we were buried with Him and shared His death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from death by the glorious power of the Father, so also we might live a new life.'' (Rom.6.4)
On the evening Jacky came back to the Father's House, why she is so sad? What's happen in Jinja? But nothing upon you Lord, you can put colour in to her heart which is going to bring a joy in to her life, make her days happy.
17.03.2008
I am sick Toady....but thanks God for the medicines which helped a lot. I did get a flowers, from mine brother in Christ, Janusz... the flowers to a new born :)
Nearly Easter, mine mind is far away, wondering how is my mum doing, how she will spend this time...i am thousand mile away, is she well? The thoughts are coming to mine head....
At least mine call went through and I spoke with her, how happy she was to hear mine voice...I have been so glad to hear her also.
18.03.2008
We took the small ones and went to the Botanic Garden. How blessed are these children to get a chance to see so much in their lives, having a fun and learn about AGAPE.
There was really a nice day. We have seen plenty of the monkeys and even tried pretended some of them swinging on the threes.
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Moses looked a bit tired the girls followed to sleep on the way back home.
But once we came back there was time to prepared a dinner for everyone.
Me and Janusz decided this day is our. We have done polish meal for people here. Everyone did enjoy so much.Good job!!!
19.03.2008
Mine last day at school! We did some stuff for Easter which is coming soon. Some drawing, after playing with the kids their favourite games.
Once we said them i am going back home, leaving to Scotland soon, they were so thankful for our work, wished a good trip, blessed my way home. There was a bit strange for me when they did greet all my friends and family. Blessed them all(...)they have been very pleased for having me even for a short time. Such a warm blessing for everyone's life.
I don't care if they will keep my name for a long time or not. There is nothing about me, but i am sure they will remember how God blessed them all, He who is the One and daes care about everyone.
''YOUR LIGHT MUST SHINE BEFORE PEOPLE, SO THAT THEY WILL SEE THE GOOD THINGS YOU DO AND PRAISE YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN''-(MATHEW 5.16)
20.03.2008
A busy tiresome day...shopping in Kampala, some gifts for people who are waiting for me at home. The time of leaving Uganda is so closed and it's a scary feeling.
Vicka joined to us later on then some food shopping on the supermarket.
The way to the Father's House it tooks us almost 2 hours. The jam was so big and we stocked somewhere on KAMPALA ROAD. The way how people drive here make me feel how crazy place it's Uganda...
Glad to be in mine bed!
21.03.2008
I was up so early today, so thankful for a power at home. While everyone did sleep I could use the computer...wow! access to the internet how much blessings Today. Sometimes there is a power but very low so to catch internet it is dificult
At least I could email to people without any rush. None
was waiting to use the computer.
There is not easy to writing to people at home ...as you never know if you will get a power either there might be a queue of people who would like to use the computer too
Even if you are connected the internet is working much slowest then normally at home in Scotland or wherever else.
Good day, full of joy and fun. Richard's 14th Birthday...i am sure He will never forget His birthday. He has got plenty of stuff for drawing, a crayons, a pens...pallets. He loves drawing and his pictures look very amazed . He is really talented boy...
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After when the smallest children have gone to bed we played games with the oldest and Richard on the front. There was His day!!!
22.03.2008
Cleaning all the morning. Later on me and Vicka have gone to town. There was really good day, so nice to see smile on people faces...Vicka enjoyed so much a gift from me... I am so happy too.
23.03.2008
Easter time, Never in my life i thought I would spend this time here with all these great people. The day has been quiet, all day rain...cold...nothing special. At the morning the preaching by Eric about Jesus who died for our sins and rise again...prayer time...glory to God for His everlasting love.
Everyone was free, do what he wanted to do...playing together...some games at home, I gave the girls a lessons how to pose and be a Model...there was such fun. After dinner time Eric has gone to State for couple of weeks...
Wish Him have a safety trip and blessed time where He is going to be. May God will bring to Him good time with his family, friends and bring Him back to Uganda refreshed.
24.03.2008
Today me,Vicky and Janusz have left Father's House for a couple of days and having a nice time together, before I will leave Uganda...rafting on the Nile? Yes I don't know what I am doing... Me who deas'nt know how to swimm.
25.03.2008
Well, I am still here...survived although i thought i am going to die:) The big wave took me under the water. There was so scary...i felt like I am going somewhere and didn't know where... couldn't breath properly once the security's guy took me out on the boat. Am I crazy? I am brave...:) so proud of myself ...did jump in to the river after it but just because i scared to be alone on the boat :) as everyone enjoyed so much being in to the river
26.03.2008
Today back to the Father's House after such a nice time...who knows when I will back here again or …?
Before we left Jinja we visited Baby's Home again. I have met a little boy Mathew, He touched mine heart at the first time as I was there. He is just 6 month old baby with Aids. He looks as a strong boy, never have seen him cried. I am hoping He would find a real home with a love and parents who would take care of him. There is many of children like this little boy...Why do not bring the joy to those little ones whom just waiting for it.
27.03.2008
One more day and I am leaving Uganda. How sad it is...i can feel it already. I lost my heart here and now taking my body back to place where i am living...Oh! may something would happen to keep me still here?
Children, special the smallest ones don't want me to go...There is so hard for me... Anyway somewhere deep I feel like one day I will back again, when? I don't know it but there is someone already who knows it...the date and the time...
''I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live.'' (Acts.17.26)
Jacky has gone today to Jinja visit her family, I will miss her so much too,
she has been a good friend to me, might she will find a peace in her mind.
28.03.2008
Mine last day in the Father's House. How a big shame...Everyone kept me so busy. All the morning in town with Misha tried find a CD player which I wanted give it to
Lilly once when I found out the girls have got nothing to listen a CD and worship the Father. There was hard to find some nice one at least we did, Misha was so good with it...He knew where to go...
After as we back the children took me on the last walk... and back home very surprised...Party for Mirka. I never expected something like that, couldn't say anything...tears started coming out as I knew just few hours left for me with them...A dinner together just before mine leaving. The last one meal together...mine favourite chocolate cake...Mniam Mniam , Steph you are the best...Thanks
The moment of leaving this place it has been REALLY tough..
I wish stay there but mine end just came and there is time for me coming back. I know I will back there again ? I don't have any idea how but I know deeply I will and just hope there will happen soon.
29.03.2008
I am back to Scotland, but how empty and week I am now...without any energy to meet with people, friends here although they have been waiting for me...
I believe God brought me to Uganda for some reason...why? I might find the answer being back here...