Arrived in Lukulu

 We arrived in Lukulu at 4:30 on Saturday after our 12 1/2 drive.  While passing through the game reserve we saw a hyena, monkeys, deer, impalas, kudus, and water buffalos.  Upon arrival we were greeted by some young girls singing to us.  After dinner we presented Haggai who does the video for the masses, with a new iPad 9 which was purchased by one of our donors.  We also presented a lighted tripod for the iPad.  Father Bright and Hagee are pictured with the iPad.  Both were used to live stream this morning’s mass on FaceBook.  The mass was outside and a clip is attached.  Also pictured are some of the girls who dance during the mass with Father Bright, Tom and John.  A bit of good news.  We received an email today that refunds for all of the unused tickets from 2020 were refunded by Emirates Airlines in full.  

Tom and I are also pictured with Kamayoyo Paul Mubiana who is active with parish and Levy Kandanda who was a scholarship recipient.  We are also pictured(at their request) with a few of the youths that are here for a youth event, some of which have traveled as much as 10 hours.  We met this afternoon with various stakeholders to discuss our fundraising efforts and the various ongoing needs as well as a few new ones.  Following the meeting we were entertained by some of the youth and handed out wrist bands and crosses.  After dinner we will be taking part in a bonfire.  Everyone here has been very welcoming and so grateful for Love For Lukulu.