On Monday, I went to Jinja Hospital to do some further work in the maternity unit, again this included teaching women about child spacing, parenting skills and meeting with the lovely Midwives on the ward, they really are an amazing group of people who work so hard with very little. I have been priviledged to have the opportunity to work with them and look forward to coming back to visit the unit again when I return to Uganda. Esther was busy at the the SALVE house helping write letters to sponsors and local primary schools back in the UK.
On Tuesday we both went to the house in Bugemebe and spent the morning with the children doing letters and Christmas cards, we all agree that they are fantastic and the sponsors will be very lucky to get such great christmas cards. Tuesday night is also Panto rehearsal night so Esther was very busy there, it is all coming together really well, and the costumes are nearly ready which is great. Tuesday was also spent continuing writing up our research and community profiles to send to the UK team and als to to the new interns, Janet and Laura who are both lovely, and who we know will do some great work here.
Mike was keen for us all to have a team meeting at the house on wednesday, it is really great to have everyone together and especially nice when Robinah and baby Carin sit in on the meeting. We had some really productive discussions about registration, and are all crossing our fingers for registration to happen very soon, as we now seem to be much closer to getting all of the paper work sorted.
Thursday was our SALVE party, at the lovely Kingfisher resort, everyone had a great time and loved the pool, the great lunch and the part games. Baby Carin enjoyed her first ever swim in a pool, and Richard who at first was not confident in the water, was soon very happy floating around in his rubber ring. The children have all done really well in their exam's this year, and it was lovely not only to congratulate everyone for doing so well, but also to be together as a family, and enjoy each others company.
Yesterday was Iddi day, a public holiday in Uganda so town was a little quieter than usual. Esther and I went to meet Mary at Joy school in the morning to discuss the future for Joy Crafts, it was a very informative meeting and we feel that once the UK team have sat with Mary and Victoria when they come over in January we will be able to have a real idea of where Joy crafts is heading and the roles that SALVE and the school will play in helping it to grow and develop. I have also got a large selection of lovely seed necklaces to take back with me, which we aer sure will be snapped up in time for Christmas!
Unfortunately this will be my last blog from Ugana, as I have had to leave a few weeks earlier than planned, I have had a FANTASTIC time, and cannot wait to return to Uganda and in particular Jinja, I have met some awe inspiring and amazing individuals and groups, and am sure that I have made many new friends. Esther will be here until the 20th December, and will be continuing all the great work at the house, and spending time with the kids, which will be great in the lead up to christmas. Nicola and Helen from the UK team, have been so supportive, and I am looking forward to continuing with any help and support that I can give on my retern to london.
Thankyou ever so much for reading, and I know that you will love Esther's next three blogs.
Lots of Love
Alice and Esther. xx
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