One of the best things about Change the Truth is that it has introduced me to so many wonderful new friends. Jane Voorhees is one of them. I had never met her when we began discussing the possibility of traveling together to Uganda in 2007. She became a member of my very first team. What a unique, quick and fabulous way to get to know someone! We shared tears and laughter right out of the starting gate.
Jane has been an unwavering friend to these children... she has been since the minute she got her first big hugs from the children upon our arrival at the orphanage. "Mama Jane" is a special woman in so many ways. I've always loved her artwork and was so happy when she chose to incorporate her use of painted boxes in this year's doll. This beautiful piece will be part of the live auction Friday night.
Jane has this to say about her experience at SMK and with Change the Truth.
"I was fortunate to have traveled to Uganda with Gloria (Team One) to teach art at SMK. This was a life changing experience for me. The children were so lovely, so appreciative of everything, expecting so little in life. At this time they often were not getting three meals a day. Gloria has changed this. This land was as red as the sky in my painted landscapes, and it was so dark at night due to very few lights on the roads. Often packed into huts, going about their lives were the people of Uganda - attempting to escape civil war and AIDS. CTT has made a bold change in the lives of the African children at SMK. Education can certainly be the cure for them."
No comments:
Post a Comment