Saying our Goodbye

Hey Guys
Sorry the lacks of posts recently, things have been really busy here
for me. Plus on the days we have Internet it stormed so connecting to
the Internet was virtually impossible. Life here for me at least is
coming to a close. I can't believe that today is my last day in
Bundibugyo. It's amazing that time passes so fast. However, I know
that it is time for me to leave. For the past week, I have been
saying my goodbyes to the both the local people I got to know and the
team. Last night, we had a nice goodbye party for the interns and our
leader. It was very touching and I am thankful for the team's support
throughout this time here. They are amazing people and I want to thank
them all for t hat they do here and also for the emotional support.
One of the many things that I learned from my time here is how a
Christian Community should look like. I am honored that I was able to
live a portion of my life with these peoples. It was amazing time and
there is so much to tell everyone when I get back home. I will be able
to post my pictures in about a week. I am going to enclose a link to
all my pictures and key to tell you them.
I spent a few days in the Primary School this week. It was amazing
time because it was one of the few times that we (interns) are doing
our own thing. Most of the time we are going to help a team member in
their area of missions here. However, we had full control of what we
are teaching at the primary school. One intern taught about HIV/AIDS
prevention and about the disease. Another intern taught basic science
about chemical bonds, circulatory systems, and how to determine the
heart rate of a person. I decided that I was going to teach them about
the practice I have mentioned earlier on a post. This did not happen
because none of the kids would talk about it. I asked one of the
long-term missionaries here about that and they said that it might be
because if you talked about a tribal practice then the evil spirits
will come after you. So instead I did basic oral hygiene and taught
them how long are you suppose to brush your teeth and how many times a
day. Hopefully this will leave some impact because right now the only
dentist they have is one that pulls teeth. Also I taught the class
important ways to prevent Malaria. It was so much fun though. I really
enjoyed teaching these kids. It amazing that most of them want to
learn and are ethunastic about learning. Well it's about time for me
to pack and say so more goodbyes. Thanks everybody for your support. I
know many of you have been praying for me. Thanks!
Peace
J
Schedule of return
Monday-Wednesday Kampala
Wednesday night-Thursday London
Thursday-Friday Philly
Friday Night Home