Well the last two days have left us all tired and most of us burnt ( myself included sorry mom ) but all of us are happy and so excited to begin our first official week of Watoto 360 tomorrow.

On Saturday we had a tour of the two villages near Kampala, Subbi and Bbira. They were more than I had ever imagined!!! Subbi is situated on the top of a hill and overlooks much of the lush green country side, where Bbira is flat and woven among the trees.  When we visited Bbira we found ourselves surrounded by children who were eager to play with us, cuddle, or sometimes just walk up to us and stare at the strange white people.

Sunday was the Festival of Hope, and it truly was amazing. The first thing we students were tasked with was greeting all those who came. This was a little different than greeting at home as everything was outside so greeting meant all of us lining the entrance waving and shouting good morning everyone who drove or walked by. It was quite an experience and though I did put on sunscreen I only remembered my arms and face so my front and neck are now burnt from the couple hours standing in the sun waving. At the end of the day the whole thing was wrapped up with a concert and I loved watching as most of my new family joined in the dancing. I would have loved to join them but my arms were full with a beautiful little girl. At first we played peek-a-boo together but in no time at all I had a sleeping little one all curled up against my chest. I would not have traded that moment for all the dancing in the world. Besides when her Mother collected her and went home I got my dancing lessons from a little boy and when all was said and done I was told that I really was quite good. I think all of us internationals are well on our way to completing our goal of learning to dance as well as our Ugandan classmates!!

On the way home on the bus we met 10 year old Esther and once again I found my heart was stolen. It was her birthday and we all got to sing to her and she confided in Jack and I that her dream is to have voice lessons. When I told her that my sister was a voice teacher all she could ask was how and where to find me and Natalie so that she could have lessons. I find myself praying now that if it is Gods will he will place me in the cell that spends each week at Esther's church so that I might build a greater relationship with this beautiful little girl. I will find out tomorrow, I am nervous but I know God has a plan for my life and all I can do is pray that I might serve Him no matter where he places me.