Today we visited an orphanage in Jinja about 2 hours out of Kampala. This orphanage is run by Americans and houses 47 children; all with HIV. We had a few things planned to keep the children busy while we were there. First, Martha told the children about the creation of the Earth and all the things within it. Next we gave them creation coloring books to color. Stephanie then told them how we are Gods special creation and we did a craft to make crowns. We also gave the children some toys and toothbrushes and then just played with them and loved them. One in particular was a new baby girl who had been at the orphanage for about 3 weeks. This little girls name is Gift. She is 18 months old and weighs 11 pounds. She is beautiful. With small hands and frail body she had a warmth in her eyes. Gift is getting stronger each day and we will continue to pray for her. Now, Jinja is beautiful in many ways. One of these ways is that it is host to the source of the Nile River. We had the privilege of eating lunch on the Nile. To take in all of the beauty that lay before me was breath taking. God, my God, is an artist. The finest. To witness such beauty; to see it, to smell it, to step foot in it was something I will always remember. The creation story came alive today as I stood before this massive body of water that reminded me of bible stories that I have learned my whole life. God is good. God broke our hearts for the children this morning and then made us smile with the scenes of his artwork just a few minutes later. Praise God for his beautiful creations. From the 10 pound HIV positive baby Gift to the wonderful Nile River, my God is a big God. He is a creator. He had this plan for me to have these experiences today and he has a plan for Gift. Please continue to pray that God will continue to grow in us and use us for His glory while we are here.
With love,
Mzungu Hannah
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