Muzungu Auntie!!!

It’s been just over a week since I’ve touched foot in the beautiful country of Uganda. This trip has started very different than my last, I have not had any culture shock but instead I’ve felt a sense of returning to my second home. Last year I spent my whole time in the capital city of Kampala where the basic amenities like electricity, running water and stores to buy food were always at my fingertips but this year has been different from that as I’ve been living at the baby’s home in Suubi village which is about an hour drive from town. This baby’s home has about 120 babies and is surrounded by the homes that these children will grow up in with their six siblings and mother. Here in Suubi we don’t have electricity all the time, we don’t always have running water and we very rarely have internet connection but it’s truly an amazing place to live. I live in an apartment with the other volunteers on the second floor of the babies home this really helps me to feel even more connected to these babies. I love how at any time during the day there’s always a baby in need of a cuddle from their Muzungu (white person) auntie! The view from my apartment is also breathtaking! I can see hills, fields, and tiny villages for miles! I will post pictures the next time I head into town as the internet connection is not that strong.

I just really wanted to thank you all so much again for your support without you it would be impossible for me to be able to come here and love on these beautiful babies! Please continue to pray for my health and for strength! Missing you all so much and hope everyone is doing well!

With love!
Auntie Jaclyn J