Archive for June, 2008

Pre-departure and River Nile - Day 9

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Today had started out like most days of this trip. We met for breakfast, waited a few minutes for the bus to get us and then went to the school. It’s Sunday and there was a church service, which we attended. It was great, we sang and danced. Pastor Stephen spoke about how [...]

Day 8 Saturday, Uganda 2008

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Hi Everyone,
The time is drawing nearer that we will be leaving which is completely depressing.  It is now Saturday night and I was able to spend the day at the school with Sylvia, Grace, Karen and the rest of the gang.  Today was the day to play catch up on a lot of different things.  [...]

Day 7 Uganda Summer 08

Friday, June 27th, 2008

This morning we made a quick stop, Lynette, Karen, Jerard (the driver) and I on the way to the school. We had to stop and pick up a few things before we arrived at the school. I got a couple of dresses for the girls and some outfits for mom’s boys. Today [...]

Day 6 Uganda. Thursday June 26th

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Good evening everyone!
Okay now really. I’m serious when I say this time that I won’t be up to write much tonight as I am tired and just bruised my arm from saving away a mosquito. I look like I have a rash on my foot from mosquito bites from sitting out here in [...]

Day 5 Wednesday Summer 2008 Uganda

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Good evening everyone. Due to the only 4 hours of sleep I had last night, this might be quick. Still fighting the time change. Today was a very eventful day. We had a lot of fun things to do at the school all day. I’d like to mention also that many [...]

Tuesday, June 24th Day 4 Uganda

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Hi Everyone!
Today will be short and sweet. I’m exhausted and it’s already almost 2am. But I just wanted to check in and send a few pictures. I saw a lot of the kids today that have been sponsored by many of you! They are so excited and happy. I have to [...]

Monday, June 23rd- Day 3 Uganda Summer 2008

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Monday Day 3 June 23rd- Uganda Summer 2008
This morning was rough. It was a late night last night after getting most of the luggage about 90% I have here. That’s good news. Woke up this morning made my way to the fantastic Ridar breakfast. But I was so sleepy I dropped my [...]

Day 2 Summer 2008 First Visit with Kids

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

June 22, 2008
Day 2 Summer Uganda
Today started out with the local rooster making sure nobody slept through his or her alarms. Bright and early and luckily well-rested people were busy about the hotel. We all got clean clothes delivered fresh which was great!
We gathered for breakfast and enjoyed the traditional Ridar hotel breakfast [...]

Good Morning Ethiopia, Good Evening Uganda- Day 1

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

June 21st, 2008 Mukono, Uganda Day 1
Adventures in Traveling
Ethiopia?? Just wait, I’ll get there. It all started out as a busy Thursday morning in the San Diego airport. Close to 30 people traveling to Entebbe, Uganda via Chicago..London..Nariobi..2 tons of luggage 75% of that supplies for Victors Christian Junior School in Mukono, Uganda. [...]

ALL of the shoes!

Sunday, June 15th, 2008