2024 Third Post

 Our first stop Monday morning was at the lepresarium.    Agatha and the man to the left have been there for years.  The younger man farthest away in the back is in the early stages of leprosy.  

The next stop was at a nursery which was just started in January by the church.  Each child received a small stuffed animal and had great fun playing with the beach ball.

Tuesday is Mother’s Milk day in Lukulu.  Because we received so many donated blankets, hats, shorts, dresses, stuffed animals, etc., we first laid out everything in groups for easier distribution.

After Sister Pat explains who we are and that we represent 100’s of generous donors, we are usually welcomed with a very enthusiastic song and sometimes dance.

Last year saw 2 twin babies who were under nourished and near death.  We brought them blankets and food supplies and were later informed that they had turned the corner.  Sister Pat referred to them as the miracle babies.  Here they are pictured with Tom who is doing his best to make them cry.

We brought some beach balls for the children to play with and they turned out to be the most popular giveaway.

In the afternoon we visited the nursing school that was started about 3 years ago.  Pictured is one of the students checking Helen’s pulse.