Hey Friends and Family,
Our teams are now beginning our individual work! Yesterdays briefing with Pastor David was amazing! Learning about the culture, and how to go about our projects! Today, I and the rest of the healthcare team brought 4 children to the clinic. 1 girl having AIDS, and the other 3 having different infections. Watching and going through this process with the children was wonderful! The office was nice and prompt with the care.
It is heartbreaking to think about testing the kids we’re working with and finding out some have HIV. We are preparing our hearts and focusing on God’s purpose for us here! The stories and faith of the children and adults here is astonshing and captivates your spirit and makes you want to draw nearer to God and fall in love with Him so much more!
As far as the other teams go Sustainable income team is working on the pig stye and building that! We’re hoping to have that finished in the next few days. Also, the building we’re working on we are hoping to have finished by the time we leave! This will hold an additional 60 children. So this is a huge focus and chunk of our budget. Please keep this in your prayers as we progress in this project! We really need guidance on where to spend our projects and where to put our focus!
The education team is still planning and deciding what to do exactly! We super excited about what this team is going to do. They’re hoping to do a workshop to help children with their English. This will help equip these kids for their future careers.
We all miss you very much, but, we are having a blast here and falling in love with the community of people here! The culture here is so much less self-serving. They are all about visiting and serving one another. the church here is so recklessly diving into Jesus and serving Him with all they have.
Thanks for all your prayers! We love you! Danielle Ritchey
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Hi Danielle,
Your mom forwarded me your email to them. I am so very excited about what you are doing; but more importantly what God is doing through you.
I just want you to know that I am praying for you and your team. Can’t wait to hear more.
With love,
Kathy Stinton
Go TEAM!!!
The pictures are amazing!
WOW- it sounds like God is totally blessing you guys! Love your picture, totally see that is your calling, you shine!! Love you and your in prayers. Thanks for finally doing a post too
Hi Danielle, I’m so glad to be able to keep up on your trip this way! I have been keeping you all in my prayers, and know God is working in your lives and the lives of all that you touch. Be bold, be strong for the Lord your God is with you! He is watching over you and will lead and guide you in all you do.
Love, Beth
Danielle, You are absolutely amazing and your team is inspiring. God has so much planned for you guys there. I pray that He continually is there with a guiding hand with all that you guys are doing. Enjoy every moment and spread the word! (:
Hey Danielle,
It is awesome just to think about what you and your team are doing for those amazing people over there. I love your picture with the kids. You and your team are in my prayers as well as in the prayers of my small group here at school. They love to hear about what you guys are doing. God is doing incredible things there, keep it up!
Hi Danielle,
Your mom sent the web address to me and I am enjoying reading about your team and all that you are accomplishing for the Lord with these precious people. You know how the stories about the kids touch my heart!
Besides the ministry you are providing in such practical ways, I know that this will be an experience that you never forget.
As you minister, remember how Jesus touched people with healing and met their needs! You are walking in His footsteps. Your hands are His as you reach out to those He loves who are in such need.
My prayers are with you and all of your team. God Bless you all! Dixie
Oh Danier
How amazing is that! My hear is bursting with joy for you. Keep living like you never have before. I am SO excited for you!
Hi Danielley,
Love you lots and you’re all constantly in my prayers and thoughts :).
Hi, Danielle. This is so inspirational to read about what your team (and you) are doing in Uganda with help from God. I am so excited for what God is doing through your guys for the people of Uganda. Just reading the entries of the team has given me a renewed passion for living for and loving Jesus. I’m proud of you, and can’t wait to hear more stories about this journey! I love you, my friend.