So… several of us showed up unexpectedly at St. Mary Kevin's on Saturday morning. Because of the brilliant idea of the aforementioned social workers, we transformed the dark and dingy room where the kids eat (on the floor and with their fingers) into a bright, happy and colorful space (and one of which they each feel some ownership) by putting their handprints on the wall. We painted their hands with acrylics and helped them make their impression on the wall. Then we had them each write their names.
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I don’t know who had more fun – the kids or us.
The amazing thing was that the older kids – those who we are sponsoring – filtered into the room, on their own initiative, to help us out. So, there were Billy and Zaberah helping paint hands, Samalie helping to put on smocks (Eddie’s old shirts) and Henry passing out markers.. It was truly inspiring and nothing short of moving.
There is so much to catch you up on, my dear and dedicated readers, but there is so little free time and such a slooooooowwwwwww Internet connection. In the past couple of days we have gone to Peter’s village, and some of us have gone to Gulu in Northern Uganda to a displaced person’s camp. We’ll post about those adventures soon.
2 comments:
Gloria (et al)--
So incredible and inspiring to read your posts and see your photographs. People magazine this week featured a man named Stephen Shames who photographs and sponsors children in Kampala (many are from a village named Kalungi). I immediately thought of you and the work you are all doing in Uganda right now. Stay well and continue to share your stories and pictures when you have the time.
Andie
Gloria ~
Mom and I are reading every day. I hope Nicholas got to paint his handprints on the wall, too. You should have him meet Lynne, because two artists always get creative together!
Be glad you are missing all the ice and cold here. I hope it's a snow day from school tomorrow.
Josh
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