Yes, I'm still alive!! :)

Hello everyone!
Sorry I haven’t written in a while...I’ve been so busy and the internet doesn’t work all the time...
About 3 weeks ago we went to Luwero, Uganda, for the weekend. That Friday night, we met with a local Anglican priest. He talked with us about his ministry here. Saturday morning, we went to the Luwero Child Development Center which is run by Compassion International. We first talked with the leaders of the organization; they told us how they had once been sponsored through the program; they really know how to relate to the kids! The kids did a traditional dance for us as a sign of their appreciation for our coming.
That night, we met with a local Catholic priest. He told us about his ministry in Luwero. He told us a heart-wrenching story. Many years ago, he was walking down the road when he saw a little girl in the ditch crying. He knelt down beside her to see what was wrong. She proceeded to tell him her story. Both of her parents had died from AIDS, and she was HIV positive. When her grandmother learned of her illness, she kicked her out of the house, telling her she was worthless. The little girl was 10 at the time. The priest took her in and cared for her, giving her an opportunity to live her life to the fullest. She is now in college, doing well. What kind of grandmother could/would do that to such a young child??? It blew me away.
The following day was Sunday. We went to mass at his church. It was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had while here. The small building would be condemned by America’s standard...the benches were backless. It was sufficient though!
Everyone sang in Luganda (the local language). 2 medium-sized drums were used to keep beat. It was awesome!! At the end, the priest danced for everyone...his dance included a lot of “horizontal movement” if you know what I mean :)
At the end of the service, fruits were auctioned off to raise money for the church. What an interesting way to fundraise!!

I have a LOT more to post, but it shall have to come later!!