Just your typical Monday!

Today was like any other Monday – didn’t want to get out of bed and go to work. We got started this morning with breakfast at 6:30AM. Then off to the work site we go. Since it rained a lot yesterday, we were not looking forward to the muddy mess we would find at the site. There were lots of puddles around but really it didn’t create many problems – the building must go on. God did bless us with wonderful weather. We were lucky to have cloud cover for most of the morning and even when the sun popped out it was not unbearable. Although the sun was cooperating, a few of us got a little bit red even with the use of sunscreen.

On Friday, we had completed most of the lower level rows of bricks – so today, we were in for a new treat. Scaffolding. We were thrilled to see that we had sturdy, metal braces instead of the wooden stick scaffolding we saw as we drove through town. Most of the brave team members got on the scaffolding and proceeded to build the higher rows of brick. I, on the other hand, did a lot of the hauling of bricks and mortar from the ground. I was blessed with two new nicknames today – Mortar Girl and Omusenyu (Lugandan for mortar) Mama. It was really fun to see the workers get in on the fun. I would take them supplies and they would say “Thanks, Mama!” Hard work today but we always have a great time and spend time with new and interesting people.

Some of the team did make a small journey tonight. Right close to the hotel is two small supermarkets. We went in the first one and realized that they didn’t have any electricity. There were candles throughout the store – interesting and dangerous all at the same time. The second market had generator power and a much bigger selection. Dave purchased a few of the treats that were produced in Kampala and allowed us all to try some at supper. Although they were not bad, nothing can beat an Oreo.

Although some, or most of the team, may be tired and a bit sore, today went very well, lots of good progress was made on the house, as well as on the spiritual journey that we are all embracing by participating in this adventure in Uganda. We are being blessed each day, weather we see it or not; God’s hand is guiding, holding, and protecting us. AMEN!

Written by Libbi Hamilton and Tamera Worman