Uganda Team Update: Day 6

Hi everyone,

One thing I admire about the church I serve is our ability to be generous for specific causes.  Just before we left for Uganda, we asked our church community to help 'sponsor' new mattresses for the mamas (caregivers) at Amani.  The response was overwhelming.

Each mattress we purchased here in Uganda is simple, but would cost each mama about a half of a month's wages.  Today, we presented the mamas (and several other key staff members) with their brand-new mattresses.  The mattresses look like giant burritos; we rolled them into cylinders so that the mamas could transport them more easily.  Cries of joy, singing, dancing, and lots of hugs marked the occasion.  You'll see some photos from that event, as well as other activities and projects from the day, just below.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the purchase and delivery of these mattresses possible.  Each gift is now a treasure to a group of hardworking ladies at Amani.

Shalom,

Travis

Garden planted by the 2013 Amani Team

US college student volunteers and the mamas praying together after Bible study.

Preparing to lay the foundation for the goat chalet. 

Matthew gets to FaceTime with his adoptive parents in the US.

Mattresses!

The mamas are excited about their new mattresses.  Thanks again for your generosity!