Easter in Uganda

Hey guys,

we finally got some R&R this weekend. Saturday night they had a goat roast for us. They dressed in their African garb and showed us some of their African dances. They pulled us on the dance floor and put grass skirts on us and showed us some of their moves. A little girl named Martha attached herself to my hip all night. She was taking care of me. She saw my purse on the floor and said "Aunti Amy, (pronounced onti omi) your purse is getting dirty". Then she held it in her lap all night. She just smiles up into my face and weaves her hand in mine. I think I might pick her to be my sponsored child. She is 8 years old and is 1 month younger than Lydia. She is a twin so that might make it a little more challenging. I only took a few bites of my goat on a stick. (So I would not offend). It was rather tough meat. When I was going to throw it away another girl asked if I was done and could they have it. Of course I said yes. It's a real treat for them. This am (easter am) we had a sunrise service that John led. It was great. Then our team taught Sunday School to the children. Kay and I had the 6-8 year olds. We taught them Jesus Loves Me in sign language. We had our lunch feast at 2:30pm. I was starving. Everything runs on Ugandan time. The saying is Americans have all the watches but Ugandans have all the time.

yesterday during the day we went to Jinja and shopped. We also visited 3 children's hospitals, I think I have cried every day that I have been here. They pack like 20 kids per room. The families have to stay with the children.

Got to run so others can use the computer. Hard work starts again tomorrow am. I miss you all and look forward to seeing you again next week.

Love,
Amy