Today Sue, Ceara and Taryn had the unique opportunity to witness Ugandan Tribal Justice. Sue and Taryn were calmly walking up the road, after spending a morning with the children, minding our own business, when suddenly... ATTACK of the BLACK MAMBA began. We heard shouts of "Snake, snake!!" and our knights in shining armour arrived with state of the art, attack equipment. This means stones and bricks. Taryn calmly hopped around saying, " Yuck, yuck, A black Mamba eww." While the brave Sue videoed the entire event. Ceara rushed out the clinic because one of us was freaking out to see what was going on. The men proceeded to throw stones and bricks at the snake until it met its demise... We were all quite relieved and Sue will soon sell the video rights in hopes to fund another trip back to Noah's Ark. So that was our excitement for the morning.
After a delicious lunch of snake on a stick :-) we spent some time taking photos of our newly sponsored children. Thank you for your generous support of these kids. Taryn had a meeting with Ugandan parents of the children from the outside and she stressed the importance of staying in school. She also spoke of the Canadian education system and the importance of skilled trades people and for some, university. Headmaster Moses translated for her. It was pretty cool.
Dr. Geddes, or Uncle Chuck, presented an outstanding workshop to some of the staff at Noah's Ark. His topic was Understanding the Effects of Trauma on Childhood Development. He ran through slides and video clips which explained how trauma can affect development and then offered some solutions and ways to address the problem. There was some great discussion and his workshop was well received. He is leaving behind a DVD with the presentation and some video clips. The hope is that the staff here will continue to use the material and consider ways it can be used to help the children.
Ceara and Sue spent some time in the childrens' home. They love it there and don't mind, even a tiny bit, when body fluids escape from the children onto them. They are so good with the children and babies and add even more light to their young lives.
Tonight we are just relaxing around the house and planning how we may spend our last day. Ceara is hoping to help deliver a baby tomorrow. It's part of her premed training. Until next time.
Taryn
You guys and gals are simply amazing. What an experience you are all having. I think I saw an episode of the crocedile hunter where he was "playing around" with a black mamba. One of the world's most dangerous snakes, I think he said. I can't wait to see everyone on Friday and hear the stories first hand. I have to say though, your blog entries have been very well done and have given us here at home a real sense of what you have been experiencing. Ceara, I have been keeping your workmates updated on your activities and I believe the name Indiana Jones popped up more than once. Wait until they see the hat...come to mention it I have not seen any pictures...hmmm. Enjoy your final day, it sounds like it may been an event for all.
ReplyDeleteWe continue with our prayers.
Lee