A special part of Libraries of Love is the humanitarian work. Often medical needs are met, uniforms and shoes are provided at schools for those who are the neediest, and food is provided for families that are without. Each time a need is identified, supporters come to our aid and provide funds. We are grateful.
March 3 – From no room to even sit inside their tiny place to a nice, cozy, wonderful home. So very thankful for those who help us change lives. Today we shopped for two triple decker beds plus living room furniture. Justine cried from joy. Our God is faithful.
March 20 – UPDATE – Remember Jennifer the burned lady?
I received many hugs today. We had bought her a couple cows, which reproduced several times. Jennifer was able to sell some cows and bought this large portion of land to use for a garden – including banana plants. She is a miracle – locked in a hut that had gasoline poured over it and then torched. Thanks to God and good doctors, she made it.
March 22 – UPDATE: Today I spent time with James, whose legs are totally crippled as well as his arms and hands. We bought him a wheelchair in Kampala about three years ago. He wanted to share this picture of his wife and kids with me. We are good friends and always happy to see each other.
March 29 – Soon – a wheelchair for Benjamin! Today I went far back into a village to meet Benjamin. He is 24 and his arms and legs don’t work. This was caused by cerebral malaria at seven months resulting in bad convulsions. He stays in this little room. Benjamin is heavy for his parents to carry. A wheelchair with a toilet pan under the seat will at least let him sit in fresh air daily. Sad!
May 6 – UPDATE: My boda driver in his new jacket! Much better than the old one full of holes.
May 9 – UPDATE: I was finally able to deliver a wheelchair to Benjamin, who is totally crippled. It put a smile on his face and his parents were very grateful.
May 12 – When I sit on the porch in the evening, sometimes – like today, I play the accordion. These little neighbor kids like to come and dance around. They make me smile.
May 13 – Walking down the street I hear excited yelling, ‘Mzungu friend!’ My street guys. Of course I had to feed them! They remembered I had been to Kenya.
May 16 – Last year, we provided three metal homes for sponsored students, replacing dung/ mud homes. I forgot to have the walls and ceilings covered to keep out the heat! I was in them a few weeks ago! So hot! I’ve sent supplies up the mountain and all three will soon be insulated and painted inside! Passing your kindness forward to Kenya…
May 17 – Walked through my village yesterday handing out donated Bibles in the Luganda language. Happy people!
May 30 – Paying your kindness forward: I saw this 82 year old G’ma being carried under her arms and by her legs a long distance. She is not able to walk. Today we delivered a new wheelchair to her and her family. They were shouting, singing, and dancing- so happy!
June 2 – Thanks to a wonderful group of people, we were able to rent a small store / building in which we stocked Abumary with local food – beans, rice, sugar, porsho ( like cream of wheat) etc. to sell to those in his village. Abumary lost his job when his leg became swollen. Now we will step back and he will be able to support himself and his family.
June 3 – UPDATE: Yakhut is pictured with his children. He is still often in bad pain from being burned from the face down. It is so sad. There is really nothing else the doctors can do. We have provided the motorcycle and when his pain isn’t too bad, he can get customers. Today I’m sending money for a new tight vest. Praying for him….
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