Time is winding down...

Today was bitter sweet as I served in Bulyambaya village along with Doreen, Frank, and Joe. It was the last time before heading back to the States. If I had to choose which village out of the six has been my favorite (even though I can’t really truly pick because they are all very special in so many ways), I would say Bulyambaya. The drive up the mountain is a scenic one, passing by little houses, children playing, others carrying water, while still others guide cattle or goats. It was interesting to see the differences from when I was last there two weeks ago. The greenery has grown a lot to hinder clear views as I had two weeks ago. The road was more washed out at places. At times the van would bottom out but Joe is a skilled driver and brought us safely back to our respectable places.

Here are a few pictures from today...

The precious lady I’m handing underwear to is blind in both eyes from mature cataracts. She gets around very well even though she’s blind and has a limp, needing the aid of a walking-stick.

Expecting mother receiving a birthing kit brought from the US.

Frank and I have switched roles a week or more ago...I take the vitals while he enters the data into the software, unless he is needed to dispense medications.

Taking her temperature...

Getting ready to dispense medications!

Health history is recorded in notebooks that the villagers carry with them.

Someone come and get your medications! Lol

Joe getting ready to take an elderly lady back home to save her the long walk...

She thinks the medication box tastes pretty good...lol

The little guy waiting patiently while mama gets tested for Malaria. She was positive for Malaria. Medication was provided so she would be well in three days.

Three more expecting mothers receiving birthing kits. They walked a good ways just to receive the kits...

Cassava root drying in the sun to later be crushed into flour. The common use of cassava here in Uganda is to make cassava paste and eaten with soup. Fun fact: cassava is also known as yuca! I’m used to eating the root boiled...

The white arrow is pointing to the cassava paste...(throwback to visiting Joe’s home up on the mountain on Saturday, December 5th).

That is all for now, friends! Thank you for your continued prayers! In two weeks today, I’ll be back in the US!