It’s
so wonderful to be back at Cornerstone!
My mom and I have now been back in Budaka for two days. I am so thankful to be back in my
Ugandan home, with the Cornerstone kids.
As
we came back on Saturday, we went through with the surprise (me). I hid in the backseat, between 6
suitcases, under a jacket, during a pretty hot day. BUT, it was so worth it to see the faces
of the children as I jumped out of the car to surprise them. Their excited screams and
near-trampling hugs couldn’t compare to any discomfort during the drive in!
As
I stood outside the car, overwhelmed, trying to hug all 30 kids, plus 10 staff
members, I felt two small arms wrap around my leg. Moses stood looking up at me with a big smile on his
face. I picked him up and he
grinned even more, and kept repeating: “Abby! Abby!
Abby!” I have waited 10
months for that hug!
Hi Abby!
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of you and your Mom with Moses. :) I look forward to reading your blog posts a seeing pictures of the kids. Take care
Diane
"I felt two small arms wrap around my leg". It is quite moving to hear about your reunion with Moses. I'm so glad both of you get to be together. Love you, Kim
ReplyDeleteOh Abby! Your entry made me smile and cry at the same time. I'm so glad you and your mom are where you have been called and are needed. Love, Peggy
ReplyDeleteSuch joy in the childrens faces. Love knows no barriers. "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God." 1 John 4:7 Obviously, you are living this. Look forward to hearing more of your time in Uganda. Mark Blais
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