Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Last blog!


Hi everyone!
As we travel down the infamous Lukulu road we pass the time by waving at the locals and watching their little pink palms and pearly white smiles emerge from the red dust of Lukulu. It's an amazing site to watch how eager they are to make sure they wave back at the "macua" (white people; very common to hear this word amoung villages) As we stop at the capushins mission we bypass a funeral for the Angola refugee children. Many of which tried to escape the terrors of their country but did not make it. The priests and police officials were telling the children during the funeral not to run from the gun noises. (They set off a series of guns to commemorate these children) Another stop along the way was at Holt Spirit parish where we met Father Francis, friend of Fr. Bob from 2 years ago. He was living in a grass hut and is now the parish priest of Holy Spirit. He has built the hospital, church, parish, and housing for all of the staff. This man was truly an inspiration to us to see how much he has impacted the people of his village. Also to see how you truly can start with nothing and build an empire. Needless to say the arrival is much worth the trip. Lukulu is truly captivating. With the amazing children, determined school kids, inspirational Sisters, and incredible priests you really can't go wrong. We were able to take the boat down the Zambezi river which was amazing scenery and Joe's first time! Sister Pat arranged for us to help with mothers milk on Monday since we would be leaving Tuesday. We met a baby who was 3 months old weighing less than 5 pounds with a mother who was 12 years old. She admitted the baby on September 3rd and is still not gaining the weight. I could not even fathom what this poor girl was going through. The mother is at the hospital by herself with no money to feed herself. the baby is admitted into the program receiving free formula. Sister pat gave her a bag of sheema and money for extra. She is truly an inspiration to so many people. Please keep her as well as the next baby in your prayers! Another baby was hydrocephalic and her mother was in the hospital with TB which is still very prominent in Zambia. Sister Pat is taking this baby into a more modern hospital to see what they can do to help. We can't thank her enough for what she does.
Take a second to say a prayer and thank God for everything and everyone that you have tonight. God is good.. All the time! Our flight leaves tomorrow be home soon everyone!!

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