Hello everyone,
It has been harder to access the internet than we thought! We travelled around Lakoja to six different internet cafe's yesterday - every one was closed.
We spent two nights in Lakoja branch of the orphanage, as planned. We put up posters and played with the children. The aunties seemed pleased to learn massage techniques to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort. This has been a humbling experience to see the conditions which the children and aunties live in (the landlord refuses to connect water to the delapidated hotel he rents to the orphanage - so buckets of water have to be carried in, up a steep flight of concrete, uneven stairs to the various rooms - most nights it is done in the dark). Despite their conditions, they are so content, hospitable, happy to see us and gracious, so very gracious.
We attended a church service in Anyigba this morning - two hours long. It was amazing to be singing along with so many people surrounded by a few walls and a makeshift shelter over our heads. The church was burned down by a fire started by rebels. Despite the surroundings, we all worshipped with the most amazing music.
Travelling between villages has been nerve wrecking most of the time. Constant beeping, motorcycles racing past the vehicles on any side, cars dodging potholes (and there are many). We are really grateful for your continued prayers for safety.
Everyone on the team are doing well. We haven't suffered illness of any sort and for that we are grateful.
Take care,
Dave, Tania, Luke, Susan, Jodie and Yvonne
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