This morning before Eva went to school we were able to Skype
Emily and Cindy in America. Emily is waiting on test results to come back
Monday to get the go ahead to come back to Uganda. We are praying and hopeful.
She seems confident J
The only thing she really needs now is the funds to buy the plane ticket to get
back to the Baby Home. She is greatly needed here.
There is a possibility of three children coming to join the
Baby Home this Saturday. I am SO EXCITED J
It is the baby I took to the hospital last week and his twin sister and older
brother. God took one baby from me last night, but is adding three new ones to
my life!!! What a blessing! I went to
visit them today. The baby girl clung to me. It made my heart glad! The older
brother of age 3 screamed at the sight of me. Apparently he doesn’t like
mzungas haha. We are waiting for the grandmother to come home on Saturday to
give her consent to have the children cared for here. I am so ready to take
care of more babies! The twins are malnourished but plump. They have not eaten
in a few days so I don’t quite understand the mother’s apprehension other than
the grandmother is who makes the money to provide for the children, so her
consent is needed. So, Impatiently…I wait! Once these babies arrive at the
orphanage/Baby home they will be able to be sponsored. I will put pictures up
as soon as possible J
Be in prayer and open to God’s voice as He may be calling you to sponsor one of
these children. More details to follow later.
Mercy and I spent the rest of the morning in town with John.
I needed to purchase a new bed and mattress and another baby mattress for the
expected new comers. Some people mentioned last night’s incident. One lady told
Mercy “She loves all the babies.” Yes, I do J
I love all the babies and I want each of them to have a home…even if it’s in
heaven with my sweet Jesus. After purchasing the bed and mattresses, we went to
the supermarket to buy milk for the babies and organizers to get the clothes
and such stored. Did I mention I LOVE to organize? J It was quite a sight to see
as we had a three-motorcycle procession through town. One motorcycle had the
bed frame, mattresses and organizers strapped to it (they are quite talented
here in Uganda as far as what they can carry on a motorcycle; They call them
boadas but I don’t know how to spell it so I say motorcycle). One was carrying
me and John with a small grocery bag, and the other was carrying Mercy with two
huge grocery bags. There was no way Mercy, John, the driver, three bags and I
were gonna fit on one motorcycle lol. When we arrived at the home, two of the
men carried the bed in and helped move the other one so we could fit them. One
of the men told Mercy to tell me that “if I want to lay down, I call him and he
will help me…” and on that note I paid them and sent them on their way. This
mzunga will get in bed ALONE!
Speaking of beds, while waiting for the bed frame to be
strapped down, I was offered another marriage proposal. I turned it down. Then
I was asked if John was mine. “I wish.” Did I have any children of my own? “No J.” I am mature enough.
Why do I not have any babies? “I’m not ready yet.” You are married? “…yes.” I couldn’t tell him the truth! Why you
not have babies with him? “I will one day but not right now.” Where is your
husband? “In America. He is this color (pointing to the man’s skin).” The men
started laughing. I want a mzunga like you. I want to marry an American woman
like your color. He wants me to bring some friends over for him. Any takers?
There are plenty of men here to go around lol. It was quite an interesting conversation
to say the least.
It has been a good day. Making Tacos tonight!! J Thank you for your
prayers! I love you in Jesus’ name.
Blessings from Africa,
Nicole J
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