Saturday, June 11, 2011

Kids Day!!!



Today was one of the most fun days so far! It was Heroes Day, a civic holiday across the country so all of the children were off school for the day. We planned a day full of activities for them. We started off by driving them all to the equator for a picture. Although it is only 30 minutes away, the children have never been before so it was a unique experience. We then took them all to the drum makers where they learned how to make African drums, cow hides and all. One of the older boys, Job, took full detailed notes in his notepad while the rest of the kids ran around the shop banging every drum they could!

We returned back to the 10 acres for a big, messy craft. Each child had a wooden letter to paint, the first letter of their name, and it was so much fun to see their individual artistic talents. Then the mzungus were in charge of lunch! We thought it would be a fantastic idea to let the children and mamas try a hotdog, chips and pop lunch. It didn't quite go as planned. It took a while to explain that there was not actually any dog meat in the hotdogs, and the look of the mamas faces when we got them to try mustard was extremely entertaining. Turns out the children love ketchup sandwiches, dipping their chips in ketchup, and feeding the weiner to the cat under the table.

To fill in some time after lunch we brought out all of the skipping ropes and new toys. The sun was shining and it was so nice to see all the children out playing and laughing with eachother. The Canadians attempted some of the skipping games and had the mamas rolling around laughing. The last activity of the day was taking everyone on a hike up the big hill next to our hill. It was hot and tiring but the view from the top was breathtaking and so worth it. We spent a long time up there, just hanging out with the kids and building strong relationships.

When we returned we handed out the big gifts. Tracey's mom's quilting group made quilts for all of the children and mamas, and Brent found new, good quality backpacks to help everyone with their school books.

It was a busy day, but definitely one that all the children and team members appreciated and will remember for a very long time.

3 comments:

  1. What an amazing day, building memories all round. Glad the running around looking for all the wooden letters for the kids to paint was worth it and that the simplest toys such as the skipping ropes gave so much pleasure. I bet the kids beds look fabulous with all the new quilts.
    The hockey is giving everyone grey hairs and stomach ulcers but will wait to see what game 6 holds.
    Love and best wishes
    The Bruce Family x x x

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  2. Thanks for the superlative updates...we continue to pray for all your efforts there. Praise God for good health! You are missed but we're glad to be a part of the Home Team Uganda! Tell Scott not to come into the office until he showers!
    Love to all,
    Shar

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  3. Actually i thank God for the great heart and ministry your doing iver there may God count that on you more and more amen

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