Mother’s Milk (7/24)

Today was quite the busy day! We started this morning with saying the rosary around the grotto. At breakfast, we learned that the people of Lukulu were in such a desperate need for glasses. Last year, after the mission group came, they distributed over 312 pairs of glasses in just 2 short months. Shortly after, we went to visit the Mother’s Milk program. Our group also didn’t realize how much this program helped these women. Some of them come as far as 112 km (69.5 miles) walking 2 days, every single week, just to receive formula for their babies. We got to meet the mothers and their babies, as well as toddlers who have graduated from the program. The women were beyond grateful for our continuous support every year, so they sang us a song and gave us a chicken, oranges and rice for appreciation. After lunch, we got to visit St. Columbus school, which is a catholic school here in Lukulu. We learned about the history of the school and some of the challenges they are facing. We also got to visit some of the students while they were in class. We also got to see first hand what donations in the past years have helped with. The computer lab was one of the major contributions. After the school visit, we attended evening mass where one of our missionaries, Noelle, lectured. As we were leaving church we caught the beautiful sunset and headed in to dinner. We are off to enjoy a bonfire. See you tomorrow!