And They Call it Kiddy Love

Today was a wonderful experience, Catherine and I went to the baby house and the others were gardening…worked out to be the perfect combo as both me and Catherine go attacked by biting ants the morning before whilst helping the Jonathon family do some spreading and slashing.

Whilst at the baby house we helped bathe the children and dry and clothe them. It sounds boring but believe me its not – the children are so funny and have wonderful personalities. Going to the baby house today meant that we had an extra special experience we took seven children to have their HIV tests. The trip to Kiwoko hospital took around 2 hours and with seven children and immense heat it was a very difficult (but enjoyable ) experience. Whilst at the hospital we were given a leaflet which talked about HIV in Uganda and it alos said that 60-70% of people passing through Kiwoko hospital are HIV positive.

The weather today is amazing…it’s mega hot and sunny but it is still thundering! At around 5 o’clock we have devotions with our family groups…luckily we’re not eating with them today as their food is very different and my (and everyone elses) taste buds do not agree with it!

Tonight is our last night with the lovely Clay’s. It’s a bit disappointing but they are going to Kenya so we wish them the very best! I will miss the Clay family but not their resident frog! It has given me nightmares since we first arrived but the fears have lessened as Raych prayed for both me and Mica.

Tomorrow we are setting off for a six hour drive to Murchisson Falls to go on safari.

Just to let everyone know that I am fine, had a bit of a bad day yesterday, but today has been fabulous and I have loved every minute of it.

Love to you all

Leanne xXx

P.S. Late addition news is that all 7 children tested today for HIV were found to be clear. Great, amazing, news!

P.P.S. Sorry this is on Mark's name, it really is from Leanne!