OK, all together now: We had another “amazing day” today! It was our clinic day. We drove 30 minutes into the deep brush to a tiny village called Rwentuha. We set up in a mosque, so had to remember to take off our shoes each time we entered it. Idah told us that it was a giant step for them to let a Christian organization use their building.
We had several things set up in the yard area also. When we got there many people were already waiting for us. We had a Dr. with us and about six other helpers including an extra interpreter. All were Ugandan, so they could explain to people how to take meds they were given. We had purchased medicines with money that many people, including our church had sent to help us. It was truly a blessing! We had every thing from malaria, elephantitus, asthma, ringworm, vitamins and worm meds. The doctor sat in one place and saw over 300 men, women and children from the time we got there at 10 am to 4 pm!
One of the stations we had outside was to give out reading glasses. Many stood in line and tried on different strengths as one of our interpreters had them try to read from the Bible until they had the right ones! We gave out 88 pairs and had many still in line. They were disappointed but there will be another clinic soon.
There were many children there and our wonderful young ambassador, Luke, had a great playing many games with them and so much more. The rest of us took turns singing songs with them and having them sing to us. Jessica spent time with many sweet babies. One mother handed her baby to her and left for quite awhile. She probably went and stood in a line, but Jessica was beginning to wonder if she was coming back!
They also enjoyed the cameras and were so interested in getting to see themselves.
It was a long, hot day, but well worth every bit of it. We all thank God for the time we have had to share and help as many people in Uganda as we could!
Thank you so much to all who contributed to our trip in many different ways!
We had several things set up in the yard area also. When we got there many people were already waiting for us. We had a Dr. with us and about six other helpers including an extra interpreter. All were Ugandan, so they could explain to people how to take meds they were given. We had purchased medicines with money that many people, including our church had sent to help us. It was truly a blessing! We had every thing from malaria, elephantitus, asthma, ringworm, vitamins and worm meds. The doctor sat in one place and saw over 300 men, women and children from the time we got there at 10 am to 4 pm!
One of the stations we had outside was to give out reading glasses. Many stood in line and tried on different strengths as one of our interpreters had them try to read from the Bible until they had the right ones! We gave out 88 pairs and had many still in line. They were disappointed but there will be another clinic soon.
There were many children there and our wonderful young ambassador, Luke, had a great playing many games with them and so much more. The rest of us took turns singing songs with them and having them sing to us. Jessica spent time with many sweet babies. One mother handed her baby to her and left for quite awhile. She probably went and stood in a line, but Jessica was beginning to wonder if she was coming back!
They also enjoyed the cameras and were so interested in getting to see themselves.
It was a long, hot day, but well worth every bit of it. We all thank God for the time we have had to share and help as many people in Uganda as we could!
Thank you so much to all who contributed to our trip in many different ways!
2 comments:
Love the stories Dianne! Amazing what we take for granted! Dennis and Teresa Perry
This is amazing. Thanks for the great work Diane. Rwentuha is my birth place. I was born and raise near that mosque in the picture because it seats on my family's piece of land. I live in Baltimore MD and would love to get in touch. my e-mail mu_ab1974@yahoo.com
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