Hello From Uganda
We've arrived and finally managed to get an internet connection for all you impatient people out there who have been demanding information.
We have been made to feel really welcome. We arrived at Entebbe airport to a small welcome party with a banner. We were then driven to our new home to meet the boys who had walked about 1 mile to greet us with singing, clapping and another banner!
Since then we have really enjoyed getting to know the boys who are taking great delight in teaching us Lugandan words and showing us around Tudabujja.
The staff have been brilliant. We have been taken to a football match by Alfred, the sports coach, Uganda Vs Lesotho in the African Cup qualifiers followed by a wedding reception (dressed to go to a football match!). It was George's birthday on Sunday- he is the teacher at Tudabujja- so he and his family took us to a fish restaurant on the lake shore to celebrate (Jen ate fish and has now also eaten beef when he invited us to his home earlier this week, bring on the bacon sandwiches!!)
In terms of work we are easing in gently. It is the time of year to prepare the budgets for next year and so it is a great time for us to see how the charity works. We are very excited about the project that we are now a part of. This week has already seen two boys leave us for resettlement with families, so next week we should be receiving two more.
Thank you to the people who have e-mailed and text us. Sorry if we can't reply personally to all the e-mails at the moment but we are hoping to work out a way of connecting to the internet more frequently.
We are feeling great, it is good to be here at last. Although we are of course missing friends and family. Our health is good so far and we are looking forward to the challenges which lie ahead of us.
Lots of love,
Nathan and Jen
For those who are praying for us, please pray...
- that we will quickly pick up the language so we can build relationships with the boys.
- for George who is also working very hard covering the farm manager's job.
posted by Nathan and Jen @ 3:48 PM
6 comments
6 Comments:
So lovely to hear your thoughts and actions. We think about you often and admire your enthusiasm and pioneer spirit. Good luck with the bacon sandwiches Nathan. We're all ok this side of the great pond. Love, The Vogtlanders xxxxxxxx
Nathan and Jen. I cannot believ my prayers are being answered for you Nathan!!!! Bacon is just a step away my man!!! Know you are busy and know the feeling well, glad your stomachs are still good. We send our love, prayers and big hugs from China. when you get a better connection let us know we would love to Skype with you if possible. Blessings from Hope Foster Home. Love Lee and Becky-xxxxxxxxx-
Just written you a long email but will send it when you have an email!!! Doh!! Miss you so much... grace says see you tomorrow!! Jack says, whats a bore-hole? Praying for rain and more rain, and love you to bits. Grace wants you come to her house and to speak to you! Nicki Mark Jack and Grace xxxxxxx
Hey! Didn't know we could post messages on here! Thanks so much for the updates and texts, it's so good to hear how you're getting on! Praying lots for rain - was telling my kids about that today! Don't think they could beleive it with all the rain we've had in HK! Missing you lots and lots - your photos made me a bit sad, but also excited! Take care. Loads of Love, Karen. xx
Hello you! Glad to hear that it is going so well for you both. Andy sends his love too. I'm still job hunting in Nottingham and missing London and my job loads-Iggy thinks i'm on an aeroplane! Love you both and miss you more- boxing day won't be the same without you. Hannymonster. xxxx
Hi you Wonderful people - It sounds that you are havingan amazing time and that you are exactly where you are meant to be. Not that we don't miss you though...
I am sitting in Paris airport and my flight has been delayed - the blog makes excellent reading from the Air France lounge! People looking at me when I welled up at the news that Jen ate beef & fish !!! Can't wait to have you both round for dinner again !
PJ is planning his forth coming trip out to visit you and he will send details once he gets flights etc... oranganised - He is now talking alot and he hasx suggested that the whole homegroup tag along... Love you Guys, Tris, Libs & PJ xxx
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