What
a great first week we have had in Uganda!
My mom and I were received so warmly by the children and staff last
Saturday, and then again by church members on Sunday. I had many Ugandans tell me that I am now “fat” (a way of
complimenting by Ugandan standards, contrary to American culture!). It is interesting and funny to be back in
this other culture.
Since
Monday, I have started working in the bakery with my mom and Aunt Monicah (the mother
to the kids at Cornerstone). It
was difficult for me to get into a rhythm of baking and cleaning and monitoring
the goods in the oven. I have only
baked for fun before, so making sure each cookie and each slice of bread is
exactly the same size and shape is an adjustment for me! Also, the lack of running water (and
electricity) just makes things take longer and be more labor-intensive. But all-in-all, I think my learning
curve is looking up J I’m
glad I get to be a part of this new business to support Cornerstone.
The
other major thing I’ve worked on this week is establishing time with Moses. I am creating a preschool program for
him, which includes reading books, singing songs, doing phonics flashcards, and
of course, playing! He was SO
excited to come to my house this week, and play with blocks and cars. Moses also got to read his favorite
book: You Are My Sunshine. Here’s
a picture of him chillin’ on the couch with his book. Isn’t he a charmer?
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