2nd Saturdy in Uganda

Acholi Quarters: IDP

We were greeted by 100's of children screaming with joy. I was one of the first people through the crowd. Children were coming up to me left and right. Not for the cookies I was carrying but for a hug. They wanted to be touched. Their smiles were big and their hugs even bigger.

We de-wormed around 300+ today. I wish we could've had doctors to do a full on medical clinic there. So MANY children had ringworm and had it bad. We've seen many poor and impoverished people on this trip but these were the worst. They had to leave their homes with nothing and you can tell they haven't recieved much either. Most everyone we meet has dirty clothes but these people had ragged clothes. Pants with no butts, shirts with huge holes. I wished we had clothes to give them.

This time in Africa has been hard and amazing! So many hurting people but they have the Joy of the Lord in their hearts. I'm not sure how to explain all the sights and sounds and smells to others when I get home. But I look forward to my return.

I will probably not write any more today. And we leave here at 6am tomorrow to go to Entebbee to get on the plane to London. Overnight in London on Monday and fly home by 2pm on Tuesday. Since I have no more minutes on a phone card.....Dad, happy birthday!

I'm looking forward to being home. I just pray God keeps the memories fresh. It's hard for me to keep memories it seems so I hope God can keep the images and sweet memories in my mind as only he can.

Thank you Jesus
This has been a blessing!
Erika