Leaving for Kampala

 Overview of St nicholas children's center

 We had an over night or they called it camping in the outpatient clinic because it was not in there rooms.

 Myself, Nazalius and Joseph went for a steep bike ride

 This is Daniel who has autism. I founded it funny he had a twins shirt. The peace sign in mere luck

They make sandals out of old tires

My time at St. Nicholas house really went fast. I love the kids here and they are very entertaining. There is never a dull moment. But there are times where you need silence and have to escape the noise and chaos. It will be hard leaving. It has only been a month but I love these children. Spending every day getting them out of bed. Dressing them, helping feed the ones that need help. Singing songs with them, going on walks and bike rides. playing, reading with them. Praying with them every night has been a treat. The children here are very happy and get a lot of attention. They are getting the medicine and physical help they need to grow in strength mentally and physically. I have a feeling a few will be able to walk on there own in the future and with out St. Nicholas they wouldn’t have been able to. I know quit a few of these children are alive because of St. Nicholas house. I am thankful for my experience here.

They had a going away celebration for me on Sunday. It was very touching. The older boys couldn’t speak because they are so sad to see me leave. I am the only adult male here. I know they really look up to me as a role model. I didn’t realize how much of an impact I had on them this month. I plan to come back some day. I am going to miss the children here. It has been a wonderful experience. 

I will be heading to Kampala Uganda to visit a friend for a few days and then I fly to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. I thought the plan ticket was cheap until I saw the taxes but oh well. The plane ticket was $73 USD which is s 3 hour flight or a 24 hour bus ride from where I am to Dar and the bus ride was $35 USd so I thought why not fly it is hardly more. Well the taxes and everything else is also about $100USD which I was very surprised but it will save me time. The container that I helped sent with medical supplies just landed in Dar Es Salaam. That is the main reason I am heading out there sooner rather than later. I hope we will be able to receive the container but I know clearing it is a challenge.