ekissa: Coming Home

We're headed home! It was with mixed emotions we boarded the plane yesterday in Entebbe. We're both excited about seeing our families, but sad as we leave a large part of our hearts behind. We decided to share some various pictures of our trip. In several of the blogs we may have referenced these people or places.

It's been an amazing trip and we're returning very excited to share our experience. God "showed up" in many ways this week. We've both realized that even when we're unable to see God working, He's always working to accomplish His will. God doesn't need us to accomplish His plan, but it's awesome He includes us in His accomplishments. Thanks to everyone who prayed for us while we were in Uganda.

...Actually, by the time we were able to post this, we've now been home about 24 hours. Sorry for the delay and we hope you enjoy the pics!

Blessings,

Debbie and Sarah

This picture doesn't need an explanation- Life can be difficult in Uganda

This would be considered a very nice house in remote villages. The people living here are at least covered from the elements.

This is the roof of the above home. Ugandans are very wise in utilizing their resources.

Closets are not an option and the bed is a luxury.

We think our classrooms are overcrowded?

This is the only water source for a village of 4590 people. The water is stagnant and is fed by a marsh. Many children in this village have died trying to get water off the end of the rock. It is very deep in the middle.

We had the opportunity to visit a working "sugar cane" field. I don't think Sarah would qualify for this work. Somebody needs to get this machete out of Sarah's hand!!

This is Eddie (left) and Usher (right). They are Edith and Derrick's brothers. We had a great day together.

This lady was 88 years old and was so excited when a "mazungu" shook her hand. She told us she could die now knowing that she had met a white person.

Sarah shared a Clif bar with this young girl. She kneeled down to show her appreciation.

No explanation needed...child sitting....alone...

This is a VERY nice kitchen on Ugandan standards!

Children waving goodbye as we left the village.

Typical vegetable stand.

This is a water source... stagnant, dirty! Never take for granted a glass of clean H2O!

These 2 cows are being transported to an "Introduction" of 2 people getting married. In Uganda, it's custom for a formal "Introduction" be made and the future groom must pay the dowry to his future in-laws.

AIDS...it's a cruel disease for the undeserving...

Pics Edith and Derrick made for their biological mom were hand delivered!

Eddie (and his son, Trevor) was our driver, photographer, translator, and anything else we needed! He's the best!

Edith and Derrick's youngest sister, Linda . She's in need of surgery due to an extremely large umbilical hernia. However, there are no funds for such a thing.

Children, children, everywhere!

During the church service at Bweya Community Church

A child on the street begging.

I will NEVER complain about doing laundry!

How far do your kids have to walk for a drink of water? And is it clean???

The ceiling of a building at Bweya Children's Home. Would you want you kids living in this unsafe environment? We need several mission teams of construction workers! Sooo much repair needed...interested???