Day One Uganda!

So I already posted a short and sweet update but here is the whole rundown...

This morning we met in Wanale Hut for worship, bible study, and prayer. That was such a sweet time! Then we all got in the van and went to namatala. We went straight to Mama Sarah's area and Becky showed us the key hole garden that the first tem planted. It's cool! I think we get to take our shot at one tomorrow! After we saw the garden Becky told me I could go looking for "baby girl" so I did! I practically ran toward her house but then I had to stop and wait for Sarah because I knew I would need a translator. We started walking together and then from about 100 feet away I saw her and I RAN the rest of the way. I picked her up and just held her and she smiled!!! I never got to see her smile last year because she was sick so it was such a sweet thing to see her smile, especially at me!!! Sarah caught up with me and helped me ask a neighbor what her name was and she said her name is Chade. Pronounced Cha-day. She is just beautiful :-) Sarah wanted to catch up with the rest of the group so we took Chade and her sister Maria with us. I held her for at least 30 minutes-an hour and then Becky said it was time to send the kids home so we could go to a different area of namatala. When I put her down he just grabbed my legs and wouldn't let go so I picked her up and asked Paul to explain that I would be back but we had to go. He took her, explained, and put her down and she did the same thing so he had to give her to her sister Maria. Maria had to carry Chade home crying. It was so sweet! I can't wait to see her tomorrow :-)

After Chade and Maria left us we went a few other places in the village and then went to mama's house for lunch. When we got there we spent some time with the sewing ladies then went inside for lunch. Lunch was very good. We had fried chicken, potatoes, and pineapple. Typical Uganda food :-) very good. Glenn was there, Jared was there, mama Aidah was there...it was fun! After lunch, as we were getting in the van, Paul told me that Flower was home for lunch. I RAN all the way back there yelling Flower and she ran out and we had the sweetest reunion ever! She is still as beautiful as ever and I can't wait to spend some more time with her!

After lunch we went on a hunt for a hoe, nails, and a big stick (I have no clue. dont ask. you never know.) The hoe, nails, and big stick rang up to a totaly of 13,000 shillings. that would be about $6.50. seriously good deal!  Then we went to the hotel to get a few things before we went to the school. When we got there the kidswere still in class so we waited in the ichooseyou office for a while. Finally, the kids came running out. We all walked outside and I was searching for Teko Brian when all of the sudden I saw him running at me! He ran straight to me and gave me a huge hug! Then he said "Hi Callie" like he has been practicing with Becky and the first team. He never left my side :-) it was the sweetest thing!!! I also got to see Sandra! She no longer has hair but she is gorgeous! She was also pretty glued to my side. I saw Esther, Jacob and Isaac, Fortunante, Edwin, and a few other kids that I have missed so much this year! It was wonderful :-)

Our last stop of the day before the hotel was Chat N Chino (Glenn's coffee shop.) We stopped in to have smoothies and milkshakes and use the internet. The internet wasnt working when we got there so becky called Glenn and he came and fixed it. We updated facebook, blogs, instagram, etc. and drank our drinks then headed back to the hotel for dinner and free time.

This has been such a great first day in Namatala/Mbale. I am overwhelmed with emotions and overflowing with joy! Friends and Family- I miss you! Hope you will come with me someday. It's amazing here.

Tomorrow we will be gardening I believe and maybe some wound cleaning here and there. Monday and Tuesday will be our medical days so be praying for us! Thanks!