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August 10, 2006
Construction begins!
Juma unloading bags of cement.
9 August 2006 Finally began restoring Charles and James' house today. Actually, no plastering done yet, but the materials were delivered. We delivered several tons of sand and 500 lbs. of cement. One of the maintenance men at the CURE Children's Hospital, Juma, volunteered his services. He runs a construction business on the side. He'll send his crew today to begin plastering, then do the floor and, if there's enough money, put a cement veranda around the house. He estimates finishing the job in four working days, so by Tuesday, August 15th.
Loading sand onto the truck.
Dumping the second load of sand.
TASO Mbale is holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, August 19th. Shamim will give her testimony and sing a song. She told her counselor, "make sure the muzungu comes to see me perform." We all pitched in to buy her a new dress and shoes for her special day.
Sweet Shamim.
Wickliff is doing well. He is still in the hospital and his condition is improving gradually. Wickliff gains more energy each day. His grandmother said he is sitting longer, not lying down as much. The doctors haven't said when he'll be discharged. The village elders reported that Wickliff's brothers are doing well and they eagerly await the return of their brother. John (founder of PRID & gate guard at CURE) has been by his side most of the time; I'm truly grateful for his enormous heart and willingness to help young Wickliff recover.
No word on Peter, but we sent for the village elders to check on his recovery...hope he's back at school!
Posted by kmf23 at August 10, 2006 08:39 AM
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Kelly-
I am a friend of one of your father's colleagues -- I am fascinated and amazed by your experience and contribution to TASO. The images are gorgeous and your work so incredibly meaningful. Thank you for taking time to keep us posted out of what must be quite a busy day; wishing you much success as the endeavour continues! Can't wait to see the chickens!
Posted by: Tracy at August 10, 2006 10:31 PM