Gardening in Gulu

So the last few days have been incredible!

On Tuesday we were able to go back to the Gulu central high school and meet with a class of about 40 kids. There, Mom was able to teach them basic techniques of gardening. At first they seemed a little hesitant and shy, but after she continued talking with them and showing them what supplies she had brought from America, they started to open up and ask all kinds of questions. And before we knew it we were already digging up the large garden plot in the back of the school. They were so enthusiastic about the concept of having this garden at there school. 
Then on Wednesday morning we went back to the high school and started planting the 25 different varieties of fruits and vegetables. We were able to finish planting the garden in about an hour and a half. It was so incredible to see the faces of these children light up as we did something so simple, something that most of us would just take for granted. 
(The head master of the school then proceeded to name it "Katie's Garden" Much to Moms dismay)




Then on Wednesday afternoon (our days are pretty packed)
we got to put in another garden at our neighbor, Musa's house.
He is the guy that picked us up at the airport and drove us to Gulu, which is about an 8 hour drive. He has been so kind in helping us adjust to the culture and ways of life here. 

Mom and em workin' hard

Thursday morning (today) we had an awesome opportunity to go and visit a lady that we  have been waiting to meet. Mom heard her story about two weeks before we left and had already developed such a heart for her. She is known for being 'the widow' and rightly so. We walked to her small hut in the middle of a village and she welcomed us with a warm smile and wonderful hug. She then told us her life story about how she was a wonderful wife and a mother of 9 children, but over the period of 12 years she lost all 10 of them. As you looked around, in her yard you could see the graves where she had buried her loved ones. She was such a beautiful women, even after all she had been through she could still find a reason to smile. We wanted to do so much for her but all we were able to do today was plant a small garden for her in her back yard, and Emily and I planted some flowers next to the graves. To us it didn't seem like a bid deal, but it meant the world to her.

Her front yard

We want to thank you all again for your prayers! We see the results of them everyday!


Continue to pray for these people that we talk about, they so badly need Gods provision in their lives. 


Also my mom would love it if you could pray for her as she is preparing to preach on Sunday. We all know she can bring it to the table but she would still love your prayers and support as she gets ready to share what God has laid on her heart.


*Emily Anne Photography