En route: Lukulu

Hello everyone!! 

As we bring our Mongu visit to a close we could not be more content with the people we met along the way, stories we've heard, and memories we've made. This trip was about helping to build a dormitory for youth retreats however we quickly came to realize that it was more so about building relationships with everyone that we came in contact with. The youth that helped cleaned their meeting center are such hard workers. It's amazing the work that can be done when you have such a driven team. You never realize how much you have touch someone's heart in the moment but having the ability to communicate with the people we meet is awesome because we've received so many messages of how grateful people truly are that we actually care. Ali received a message of a son telling her how thankful he is that she brought a smile to his fathers face because he thought his job as a prison deputy was boring. (Ali was very intrigued by the prison so we met with him so she could ask questions. He even took pictures of the prison that morning when he found out we were coming) it meant the world to Ali and definitely warms your heart. Fr Bob is working towards getting that same person who messaged Ali, Emmanuel, involved with the oblates. He told his family he would be in contact with the bishop and would make sure he had someone to talk to and get started. You could tell his mother was so appreciative of someone showing that they cared once again. We would like to thank everyone who has shown such great hospitality to us throughout our time here: Fr. Singini, Fr. Valentine, The Malumo Family, and many more. It was a pleasure getting to know everyone and making new friends along the way. (Especially bonding while being locked out of the oblate house after dinner!) 

Now today is the day that we make our way to Lukulu to help with Mothers Milk Program, share our faith, and meet sooo many people we wish we could pack in our luggage and take home with us! Thank you all for your continued support and please continue to keep us in your prayers for a safe journey this morning! Again thank you so much there's no way this could have been possible without everyone back home! God Bless!