So Much More

So Much More:

Day 1 in Uganda and already many have discovered that there is so much more….  So much more than words can express.  So much more emotion than one can possibly process in a day.  So much more need, poverty & hunger, than you can imagine.  So much more we can do!

We began our day at the babies home and finished the day there as well.  I will share those stories another day.

  

The majority of our day was spent at the Front Lines feeding program that IVO sponsors in partnership with API.  Children lined up to be fed who are part of the program, which has grown recently from the normal 50 to up to 70 children.  The plate consisted of rice, beans and a large piece of fresh pineapple.   To each child fed -a meal worth so much more than it costs! 

They waited with anticipation for their plate and then ran to sit down to gulp down their plates as quickly as possible.

      

 We could literally read the pain in their young eyes.  Many sleepless nights in the streets and many days of hunger have written their history in the eyes of these children.   It is hard to look at these kids and not be broken.  

I understand that when I say goodnight, they go to the streets, I go back to the Guest House.  Unfair!  Unjust!

They then wait for the next meal - two days from now.....I go home and eat.... unfair, unjust!!  Tears fill my eyes now as I write this knowing WE must do more.

Currently there is only enough resources to feed the 70 children 3 meals a week.   

Feeding is not the only things provide, there is so much more.  

On Monday’s they teach these children, who are unableto go to school how to read and write English.  Weds. they train them in crafts that they might be able to use someday to start micro businesses.  On Fridays’ they have more of a gymn class playing an organized football {soccer} and sing and dance and dance.... I lost a dance competition to one of the young boys!  {I guess there goes my 8th grade recognition as "Best Dancer"!}

Each day they are taught about the love of God.  Today I followed Pastor Greg's {Pastor Greg and his son are part of the team} teaching and about 12 children received Christ!  Yes, they receive so much more than food. 

The Uncles, those who in charge of the program, truly love these kids.  For a few hours…. three times a week… these kids are safe.  They sometimes fall asleep on the dirt floor of building in which they gather.  But there is so much more….

Today one of our team members, Amy, was able to use her nursing skills to bandage wound after wound.   She was using her gifts and talents to the max!  The smile on her face told everyone how thrilled she was to use her gift.   The staff of API does this each time they meet, and you who are part of  “Front Lines” giving are part of their story. Thank you and God bless you!

 But there is so much more….

Your gifts to "Front Line", also pays for hospitalization for these boys when they need it.  There is no family to care for them but "A Perfect Injustice", uses your gifts to hospitalize when needed.  These young boys have never had anyone care for them with such love.  

 And yet, there is so much more….

As International Voice of the Orphan takes over the costs of the feeding program by raising support and sponsors, API begins to take some of these boys off the streets permanently and take them into group homes to be loved, cared for and educated. To be part of a family!  Can you imagine?   They know they have been chosen!  That someone wants them.... that they now have a family!

Notice the cross on my back!

So much more….   

There is so much more we can do if we have more sponsors and more support. Maybe you’d like to partner with us!   Simply click on the "Donate" button and support Front Lines…. 

Yes, there is so much more!!!  

Let's Roll!

Lovin what I am called to do.... Loving  Kids!

  

Dwight from Kampala, Uganda

February 2012 GO Team