As Team 6 prepares to head to Uganda and into the arms of the children at St. Mary Kevin Orphanage, I am spending some time reflecting on how much change has occurred (for me AND for the children) since 2006. That's when I first visited east Africa. That's when I first stepped foot onto the grounds of SMK. That's when I fell head over heels in love with 180 kids I had never laid eyes on before. That's when my life began to head in a new direction.
That's when life began to change for the children, as well, because soon after that trip, they began to acquire many new and generous friends: the supporters of Change the Truth.
I won't be going to Uganda in December with the team. But that does not mean my heart won't be there.
Part of my reflection today has included looking at old photos of some of my most cherished young friends who call SMK home. I am one lucky woman to have met them and all the others.
They have taught me how to be a better person.
I don't know that I can ever repay them for that.
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| Tonny, 2006 |
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| Tonny in his marching band uniform, 2012 |
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| Boy-Boy, 2006 |
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| Boy-Boy, 2012 |
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| Claire, 2006 |
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| Claire on the saxophone, 2012 |
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| Issy, 2006 |
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| Issy and Team 5 member Dawn Taylor, 2011 |
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| Joanne, 2006 |
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| Joanne passing out pen pal letters from the US, 2012 |
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| Kato, 2006 |
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| Kato playing the melodica, 2011 |
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| Nicholas, 2006 |
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| "Nicky" and Gloria, 2012 |
2 comments:
Love seeing these! - Susan
Mama Gloria, these pics are so touching .indeed u are an angle sent from heaven to SMK. thanks for lighting a candle.u ,ur family and change the truth family have inspired me so much.u will be missed on the 2012 CTT team.but knowing that ur spirit will be here with us comforts us. remeber we love n need you.much love Joan Faith
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