Going to School

We are traveling and without internet, so will post, as able.

Thursday, March 21
Today is a travel day, as we have just finished two days of eye clinics in Nampunge. We will be heading to Hoima for our next clinics; actually, we will have the clinics at the Nsonga Church of God, outside of Hoima. It’s a remote village set by Lake Albert.
Before we left Nampunge, we stopped at the Marion Primary School (elementary), named after our Colleen’s mom. We had a suitcase filled with school supplies, hygiene items, toys and candy. We also had one for the secondary school (high school) next door. As we pulled into the driveway of the school, the children,  all dressed in their uniforms, were standing and clapping for us. What a beautiful sight! The superintendent and a little girl rushed up to hug us. The children’s choir sang two songs welcoming us and the head student did a small speech. The head of the primary school and the head of the secondary school gave small speeches, as did Colleen Stevenson. Pastor Roy, with the help of Jeff Morhous, opened the suitcase to show them all the stuff. They were all excited, I think, especially about the candy.
You are probably thinking that Lynn cried. Well, of course I did! Sometimes God puts me in such awe of things, like these beautiful children who offered us sweet, heartfelt blessings in songs and smiles. The children headed to the classroom and we headed out. You would think the rest of the day would be smooth sailing, but that’s not what happened.
Where we were supposed to stay didn’t have enough rooms, so Colleen found us a pretty nice place to stay. We headed to Nsonga on a winding road, where one van had a flat tire. But Moses changed it in 14 minutes. I don’t think there is anything he can’t fix!
We were welcomed in the village with singing and exuberance! We were welcomed with several speeches by some local pastors, with thankfulness and prayers. Ladies of the church prepared and served us dinner. We headed back to the hotel, and the other van overheated. Moses to the rescue again! Arrived safe and sound. Praise God for His traveling mercies, and all the ways He went before us, to prepare us for doing His work.
Lynn

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