Hello everyone from Uganda!
Everything is great here, minus the fact that it took 30 minutes to get to this page to post a blog, lol. Well, what to tell? We got through another week of hard work, aggressive traffic, and rarely eating meat. Today one of the kids at the slums stole on of our girl's camera, but we found out the culprit's name and it looks like we will be getting that back soon, so thats great. She was not too happy about that happening, of course.
A few things that happened this week;
1. I went to the hospital again, this time to the broken bones/amputation and also other surgeries. It was quite a sight to see. I saw open wounds like broken legs and what happens to a girl that gets robbed and is shot. One girl we met had a C-Section, and she showed that to us (just me from the volunteer team was there, by the way, and 2 leaders), and it was open, no stitches. And this is at the biggest and main hospital in the capital. Yeaaaahhh. She had me feel her stomach (around the cut, not on it, that would be gross!) and she was having tons of pain. It was very warm, and there was this churning feeling. Wierd.
2. We finished the 1 room house, and had a welcome party for the Mamma (Flavia is her name) and her two daughters. Her dream was realized through this house and her having her own land. She got out of the slums and has her own business. Pretty exciting for her. She was soooo happy and greatful!
3. We went to prayer mountain last sunday evening, which was an amazing time with God and the others. It brought out a lot of frustrations as well as joy.
4. We had a soccer game with Come Lets Dance against the youth group at the church (which they cheated and brought professionals to play with them outside the church). We lost, but it was a ton of fun. I got to play for about half of the second half. Fun stuff. We are now at 2-1 on win-loss.
This is actually all I can think of, we have been hard at work over here though in the slums, at the farm, the kids house, and wherever we go. God is good and everyone is basically in good health. Praise God. Keep up the prayers. Half of my trip is nearly over. Ill see you guys at home soon.
(P.S. One of my pics I took is on the front cover of the summer CLD newsletter, sweeeet!)
(P.S.S. Im giving serious thought to moving to Colorado within the next year. We'll see.)
In Christ,
Matt Murnan
Friday, July 17, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 11, Day 11
Hello friends and family,
Oliotia from Uganda! I am enjoying the wonderful weather here, around 80 right now, and its considered hot. Today we took the kidz from the orphanage to a pool in Kumpala, the capital, about 15 minutes away from where we are staying in Nansana. The team is getting along great, and I am truly loving the country. Its different from last year, everything is more spaced out in time frames and we are getting a lot done. Here are a few things I can remember from the past week and a half that has happened or amazed me... or both!
- At least 2 kids were healed from the cancer ward after prayer. I took part in the prayer, God did the healing. Both were dealing with pains and cancer in the stomach. One of them was able to finally eat, and the other got up and was dancing around, he had a huge smile on his face. Praise Jesus!
- The Kids at the Orphanage (Kidz house) are doing great, and a majority of them are going to school, which is hard to come by in Uganda, it costs a lot. I got to look over a few of their books (grades) for the term, seems like they need a bit more studying :)
- We have slashed up some bush about 100 yards long and hoed the ground to make a road for the farm in the romote village. It was a lot of work, but it was great.
- We built a small 1 room house for a lady named Mamma Flavia in 4 days, with the help of some hired Ugandans, of course.
- We have worked in the slums, loved on the kids there, and have met several ladies that we will be pouring into in the next few weeks. Its been amazing hearing their stories and being able to pray for and with them.
- Morning devotion is awesome, and its getting better every morning. I got to lead one in worship so far. It was fun, but I haven't done it in a long time, so I was a bit rusty.
That is just a few things that is happening now. Its been great so far, and I love everything about it. It has been very busy and hard work, manual labor. I probably have lost a good 5 pounds already. The food is amazing, nothing processed, all fresh. Take that America! Ha. I will be adding pictures soon, hopefully a few before I get back. Thanks for the continuous prayers, and I hope to update again next week. Unfortunately last week I was unable to update because of time constraints and the fact there were no vacant computers to use at the internet cafe. Love you guys, peace out.
In Christ,
Matt Murnan
Oliotia from Uganda! I am enjoying the wonderful weather here, around 80 right now, and its considered hot. Today we took the kidz from the orphanage to a pool in Kumpala, the capital, about 15 minutes away from where we are staying in Nansana. The team is getting along great, and I am truly loving the country. Its different from last year, everything is more spaced out in time frames and we are getting a lot done. Here are a few things I can remember from the past week and a half that has happened or amazed me... or both!
- At least 2 kids were healed from the cancer ward after prayer. I took part in the prayer, God did the healing. Both were dealing with pains and cancer in the stomach. One of them was able to finally eat, and the other got up and was dancing around, he had a huge smile on his face. Praise Jesus!
- The Kids at the Orphanage (Kidz house) are doing great, and a majority of them are going to school, which is hard to come by in Uganda, it costs a lot. I got to look over a few of their books (grades) for the term, seems like they need a bit more studying :)
- We have slashed up some bush about 100 yards long and hoed the ground to make a road for the farm in the romote village. It was a lot of work, but it was great.
- We built a small 1 room house for a lady named Mamma Flavia in 4 days, with the help of some hired Ugandans, of course.
- We have worked in the slums, loved on the kids there, and have met several ladies that we will be pouring into in the next few weeks. Its been amazing hearing their stories and being able to pray for and with them.
- Morning devotion is awesome, and its getting better every morning. I got to lead one in worship so far. It was fun, but I haven't done it in a long time, so I was a bit rusty.
That is just a few things that is happening now. Its been great so far, and I love everything about it. It has been very busy and hard work, manual labor. I probably have lost a good 5 pounds already. The food is amazing, nothing processed, all fresh. Take that America! Ha. I will be adding pictures soon, hopefully a few before I get back. Thanks for the continuous prayers, and I hope to update again next week. Unfortunately last week I was unable to update because of time constraints and the fact there were no vacant computers to use at the internet cafe. Love you guys, peace out.
In Christ,
Matt Murnan
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