January 29, 2019 – I thought today I’d give an example of an exercise from the Empowerment Retreat while also talking about one of the students I have followed over the years. Her name is Jackline. I first met Jackline several years ago with the initiation of the Road to Hope Program. She and her...
January 28, 2019 – I am into my second week and even though I’m not sure what these days will hold I know they will be busy, because the staff is always busy at PCAU. Initially I will help unpack items used for the camp, copy letters written by the children to their sponsors so...
January 26, 2019 – It was good not to have to wake up early to my alarm clock. I was just beginning to move around when I heard Rose and Dianah calling my name and knocking at my door. Dianah was on her way to study at the office and Rose was going there to...
January 25, 2019 – I know it has been several days since my last letter, but the days have been long, full and active. I was just glad to get home at the end of the day for bed, knowing that the morning would come early. The general Children’s Camp that is usually offered in...
January 22, 2019 – The Empowerment Retreat has begun. The children began arriving yesterday afternoon and early evening. We had introductions and some warm up activities and then something to eat. You can tell they enjoy seeing each other. Despite distances they have remained friends. It is such a gift to see these “young adults”...
January 20, 2019 – I arrived last night! All went smoothly and I’m so pleased that I got out of Chicago before the snow arrived. This will be short. I’m using my neighbor’s air time because I’m having some difficulty connecting my phone usage/air time with the computer. Most of you know my limited technology!!!...
May 11, 2018 – My journey back to “the Bend” has begun. I’m in Amsterdam and relaxing a bit into between flights. I think I always say it’s hard to leave Uganda and friends. Keeping up with the wonderful progress of PCAU and being a part of encouraging the staff and working with them is...
May 7, 2018 – Last night it rained heavily and I feared that the driver picking me up for the baptism would be late – or worse, just not show up. However, the drivers are good – I got to the church early! It’s difficult to describe the simplicity of this village church. It is a...
May 6, 2018 – The 2018 Children’s Camp has ended and all the children are on their way home, either on their own (the older ones) or my means of private small bus hires for groups traveling together, or taxis. It takes great efforts on behalf of the Road to Hope Coordinator to get them here and home!...
May 4, 2018 – I thought I’d take this chance to get off a quick note. Today is Friday and the children are already arriving in town. When a group arrives they will be transported to the Conference Center where they’ll all eventually gather. As most of you know the Conference Center is off Entebbe...
