Feb.8,2010.
I am in love for the first time in a long time. With the country.. with the people.... with the children of Namuwongo.
Ellen and I spent our first day at St. Henry's Primary School and were instantly smitten. They welcomed us in a special assembly outside clapping a rhythmic song. Peter, the headmaster treated us like visiting royalty and Joyce, their incredible teacher, was welcoming and made us feel like we truly belonged. We had tea in the teachers room and met the rest of the staff who were equally welcoming.
But it's the children, the children with their shining ,beautiful, faces attentive to task at hand, diligently learning all the skills, who swept us away. All were so focused ,except for one and of course she found me...
Tomorrow we are planning to spend lunch with the teachers and then I will stay on to work with the Peace and Justice Project with James.
Thank you Judy and Howard for creating this dream so that I can live it.
Doreen
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Of course, Im in tears, again.Im glad you are smitten, as were Howard and Bob.Joyce sounds wonderful! Hug her for me.The girl with the behaviour problem is well known to me. Veronica? She is not one of ours. She comes and goes at will, crying often. You met with the Peace Club?! Arent they wonderful?Love to Ellen. Ask her to write me,and the blog. Sleep and rest. It will be a hard but memorable month. Were they pkeased at the supplies you brought. Id love a few shelves in there. BRAVO Doreen and ELLEN
It is obvious that your welcome was heart-felt! Your entire experience will be filled with many more memorable moments!
Thank-you, Doreen and Ellen, for all that you are doing for the children of the Namuwongo Project and the children of St Henry's Primary School!
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