Picture1: Faith the daughter of Margeret and James and I at the Source of the Nile!

Pictures 2: Nangobi Joyce and her grandchildren (Nangobi is currently recovering from surgery to remove a hernia, however is unable to pay for medications and the removal of her stitches)

Picture 3: the front of my host home

Picture 4: The Source of the Nile!

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are

Greetings.
This weekend was well received...I was able to visit the Source of the Nile and Lake Victoria..such beauty. Every day I am embraced with the overwhelming feeling of how blessed we all are. This morning James and I worked in our "office" which is a very small room, in a very busy area, a very short distance from his home. Currently, I am in the process of sending information to my connection back home who will (with the goodness in his heart) help us to develop our website. We find it vital to our success to make our mission known.
James' son Musumba John has helped me resize some of my photos which will result in a shorter download process...I will post some now!
This afternoon, Henry, James and I will venture to Ntinkalu in hopes of visiting 6 homes...with each day we spend in the field we get closer to understanding as well as realizing the importance of our presence in these members lives. With the Grace of God, we will be successful.
Much Love,
Anne Therese

Lord, Grant me the Serenity

...to accept the things I cannot change, the COURAGE to change the things I can, and the WISDOM to know the difference...


Bear with me, the internet connection is not the best, I will hope to post a few pictures this time around. These past few days have been packed...Two days this week we walked around the village..sometimes, long distances..to meet with the members of the group. Currently, there are 65 "grannies" and approximately 170 grandchildren involved. I developed a questionnaire to learn more about the women to make a better assessment of their lifestyle and backgrounds. Henry and James, two of the co-founders have so many ideas...but we must take it one step at a time...slowly but surely...it is important first to see the world how it is not how we want it to be...this is where we will start. We also spent an afternoon with the women while they attended to their crafts. I helped make a few necklaces and learned the ropes on how the beads are made...we will meet every Wednesday to work with them. Today is election day so we did not walk around the villages, everything so far has gone well for the polls; they are starting to tally and count the votes...hopefully it will continue peacefully. Tomorrow I believe Henry is taking me to the Source of the Nile, I hear it is beautiful...
please feel free to ask questions and comment...
I love you all and hold you close to my heart.
Please continue to pray!
xo
Anne Therese
or as they say: Anna Tereza

Meet Nabirye Jirimina

Wairaka

Hello ALL!!
I have made it, sorry it has taken me a while to inform you that the Lord has blessed me with a humble home away from home...a caring family who has taken me in, and people from the community who have gracefully welcomed me. I am in a hurry trying to upload pictures...James and Henry whom I am working with are very eager to get the program going...as they have said...I am now the organizer..the leader, they are merely following...no pressure right?!
Please continue with your prayers...
Love you to always,
Anne Therese

My time has come!

Greetings all!


I have arrived safely in Kampala...today I will go around the city and later tonight I will hear some local music at a small concert! Then in the morning I will travel to my village in Jinja...from encouraging words I have heard, the people of the Village are excited and anticipating my arrival! I will do my best to update as regularly as possible!
I was able to attend Mass this morning, and I truly felt content within my heart. With all the jitters and nervousness, the hospitality and friendliness of the people have helped me realize that I am where I am meant to be.
I continue to pray for you all and welcome the prayers you may lift up for me!
With all the love in my heart,
Anne Therese

Soon and Very Soon

In just a few short weeks I will be heading towards Jijna, Uganda embracing my dream...I will be surrounded by new friends, a unique culture, and endless challenges. I would like to thank each and every one of you for being a part of my journey and I look forward to keeping you all updated throughout this next chapter of my life.

I hold you in my heart always and forever.

Love,

Anne Therese