Where has the time gone?
Saturday March 23rd 2019
Our last day of eye clinics was again at the Nsonga Church of God near Lake Albert. After a very nice breakfast at our guest house where we tried a new food( porridge made with maize). We headed out for the hour journey to the church. So much to see, families living in all kinds of cement, wood, straw, and tin structures. Children can be seen at a well pumping water into jugs. They are so strong to carry more than one of these. Trucks loaded with large bags of charcoal and grains or produce as well as people. As we pass through small villages, you can smell the cooking of chapotis and the roasting of cassava roots. People from near and far are waiting at the church for us to open the clinic. We are always welcomed with open hands and hearts.
The heat today did not let up. It was so draining, sweat just poured down our bodies as we met these people and tested their eyes. Many had a story to tell. It was so hard to close up the clinic without seeing everyone, knowing there is such a need and we probably wouldn’t be back. We knew our resources were limited but God would provide for these amazing people! The children enjoyed receiving sweeties(candy) as we finished up our day. Their laughter will forever stay in our hearts!
Blessings
- Norma Jean
Our last day of eye clinics was again at the Nsonga Church of God near Lake Albert. After a very nice breakfast at our guest house where we tried a new food( porridge made with maize). We headed out for the hour journey to the church. So much to see, families living in all kinds of cement, wood, straw, and tin structures. Children can be seen at a well pumping water into jugs. They are so strong to carry more than one of these. Trucks loaded with large bags of charcoal and grains or produce as well as people. As we pass through small villages, you can smell the cooking of chapotis and the roasting of cassava roots. People from near and far are waiting at the church for us to open the clinic. We are always welcomed with open hands and hearts.
The heat today did not let up. It was so draining, sweat just poured down our bodies as we met these people and tested their eyes. Many had a story to tell. It was so hard to close up the clinic without seeing everyone, knowing there is such a need and we probably wouldn’t be back. We knew our resources were limited but God would provide for these amazing people! The children enjoyed receiving sweeties(candy) as we finished up our day. Their laughter will forever stay in our hearts!
Blessings
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