Jesus loves the little children

Today went great! I loved getting to lead the bible lesson for VBS and the children were so much fun today. We sang songs, made grass necklaces and bracelets, played games, and my favorite was dancing with the girls. Some of the older girls wanted to perform a native dance for us and it was so awesome. They were singing and dancing to songs in Acholi and having so much fun. After they finished their performance, we got to try. I wouldnt say it was perfect but a lot of fun and we then taught them some American dances like the "Hokey Pokey" and "Little Sally Walker." I am excited to see what tomorrow holds!

Native dance

 This afternoon we got to spend time at Baby Watoko which is a center that takes in children under the age of 4. Most of the children are there as a result of their mother's death during pregnancy or abandonment as a young child. While this is very hard for me to understand, I was glad to get to love on them!

When we first got there, we helped the women who work there by changing diapers after nap time and playing with them before they received their bottles. When I walked into one of the nursery rooms the most precious face caught my eye. I picked her up, changed her diaper, then took her to the play area. As I was walking to the play area, a worker informed me that this child had a twin sister. I immediately felt a connection and was excited to get to feed and love on the twins (Rose and Jolieta.) Having twins in Uganda is often frowned upon/considered a curse. This is because there are kingdoms within Uganda and there are not supposed to be two "princesses" so many times the twins are separated and left as orphans. Being a twin myself, this topic baffles me. Having twins and being a twin is a blessing not a curse! I loved getting to spend time with these sweet babies who are just under 6 months old. I pray that the girls will be placed into loving home and get to share the relationship that I have with my twin sister!

Rose and Jolieta

"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
          Psalm 139: 13-14