Journey to Namayingo

27th ~ Our journey to Namayingo was an adventure in itself. So many things we saw along the way, eye opening for sure. Jackfruit, goats, fields of tea and sugar cane, chickens running loose everywhere, mud huts with straw roofs, handmade brick buildings, people on bicycles, boda bodas, taxi buses, workers in fields, deep rich soil, the place wnere Lake Victoria meets the Nile River, beautiful landscapes and trash filled areas, school yards filled with uniformed children, gold mining, cows crossing the road, selling of fresh fruits and vegetables, grilled chicken on sticks, raw meat hanging in an open market, many little churches and shops, handmade furniture, water wells, solar panels, rice paddies, people carrying bananas on their head, pigs, a simple round-a-bout, and so much more unexpected. We headed to a wonderful ceremony to dedicate a brand new JjaJja house for a grandmother raising 13 children. Eddy Nancy Lovisa was so excited and grateful for this gift. She was finally able to sleep in her own bed. Her entire community was so happy for her and thanking God for his abundance. Also given this evening were some school supplies for their community and 25 Baskets of Love to JjaJjas (grandmothers raising grandchildren because the parents have passed away). There was so much joy and jubilation! We ended the night with a rainy ride filled with lightening back to the hostel. Hallelujah and Amen! Norma Jean

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  1. Sally FergusonMarch 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM

    I feel like I'm on the bumpy ride with you, Norma Jean! Praying!

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