THE LORD HAS A PLAN FOR EVERYONE

Over the last few days of my being in Uganda I have suffered huge culture shock. I wasn’t sleeping (jet leg), was missing home, dwelling on my old life back in Canada, and wasn’t really fitting in with this new place. Then on Tuesday my mom, Savannah and I went to the Sanyu Babies home to set up times to volunteer throughout the week. It was during the tour of the place that I realized why I hadn’t been able to let go of my old life. I had been caught up in myself. All I was thinking about was what I didn’t have in my life anymore and I wasn’t thinking about all of the new things that I now have; like the opportunity to love and care for those who have never felt loved in their life. The sanyu babies home has children from newborn-4yrs. Old. We were shown the different rooms. Then we were taken back to where the 4month- 1yr. olds stay and were told that we could hold them if we wanted. I was timid at first but seeing the little babies jusy lying in their cribs, I went over to little James and picked him up. He is the happiest little guy you will ever meet. He has adorable little cross eyes, and the biggest smile a baby could ever have! Holding and seeing all of these little children I truly felt gods love for all of his children here on this earth.

After this experience I now understand more fully that God really does have an individual plan for every single person on this planet. So many people come to Africa, everyone trying to help in a different way, shape and form. After visiting and holding little James, I realized why I am here in Africa. I grew up knowing the love of having a mother who loves and cares for me and I want to bring love to the children who have been abandoned by their families for different reasons. I look forward to our days spent working with the children and staff there.