We arrived in Kaihura the night of the 23rd. This small village in western Uganda is home to Bringing Hope to the Family, our flagship affiliate. They have a medical clinic, vocational school, orphanage that houses 47 children and another 1,800 children who are registered with the organization. Kaihura is a home away from home for me. This was my third Christmas in the village!
We spent the day with the kids at Home Again Orphanage. We helped serve them a Christmas feast and then just hung out with them for the rest of the day. These kids are some of the coolest people you could ever want to spend time with. They'll put a smile on your face and warm your heart. Once you get to know their stories and understand their background... it makes it even that much more impactful!
Here are a few pictures from Christmas Eve and Christmas day here in the village...
Faith and the girls getting ready for Christmas! Lots of preparations to be made.
Cooper learning the African art of beating beans out of their pods! He's probably never worked so hard on Christmas Eve.
Moses and me about to ride out to the country side to make some deliveries and pick up a few items for our friends up coming wedding on the 27th.
Rice, beans, beef, chicken, chapati, millet and the list goes on! This is one of the best meals these kids get all year and they definitely don't let much go to waste!
Chowing down and drinking soda!
It ncver hurts to have a little help with eating your food! This is little Favor and her twin sister Faith is in the background. They are two new additions to the Home Again family.
I think their fat and happy... I mean full and happy! This is little James (I affectionately reffer to him as cheeks), Victor (our poster child) and little Favor.
The whole crew on the front lawn of Home Again.
Christmas is SERIOUS business! This is cool little Allen.
Cooper and the Christmas tree... yes this is the Christmas tree. They look a little bit different over here... it's more of a limb than a tree. People have to be a bit more creative.
Hanging out with one of the coolest guys at Home Again... little Victor! He says Merry Christmas to all!
This lovely picture of our friend Cooper was taken by little Shearon... not bad for a seven year old.
And this little fellow is the community pet. I think the kids caught him at school. He doesn't look very happy... and I probably know why.
This has once again been a wonderful Christmas! What better way to celebrate the birth of our Savior.. the hope of the world.. than with children who have faced the horrors of this cruel world, but by the transforming power of Christ's love, have over come and been given a second chance!
Merry Christmas!!
-Travis
2 comments:
wow! Thanks for posting all these pictures & explaining them! I haven't gotten to read all the blogs yet but I'm enjoying what I have seen/read! THANKS SO MUCH! Can't wait to go back!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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