Jaclyn and I gave Esther and Palima pedicures one morning...It was such an honor to wash and massage their feet - something I'm sure they have not experienced much before. They work so hard for their families and for us... We knew they were really enjoying themselves by the dreamy, relaxed looks on their faces.
Here's a little peek into my abode...and, Ding bat's abode as well. His (or her) home is right above the window in that little screened in area...
The view outside of our friend Regina Adam's tukal...a storm was coming. (You can see firewood laying on the ground right next to a drying rack for dishes.)
My little friend, Jessica...she was sitting on my lap - fascinated by the hair on my arm, and the camera, of course.
The Albert Nile...this photo was taken from one of our favorite retreat places called, Arra Fishing Lodge just 20 minutes driving from our home.
A very nice Ugandan (Northern Ugandan) meal...From the top - fried pumpkin (so incredibly delicious - a real treat), going clockwise to the posho which is made from water and corn flour - a thick porridgey food used to eat along with other foods, and boiled, whole talapia fish in a soup. We ate this meal with our fingers - they call our hand the original fork. :)
Jaclyn's mom, Debra, me, and Mercy (our friend, Beatrice's daughter) inside of Beatrice's tukal. Jaclyn's mom, Debra and her step dad, Bruce, came to Adjumani for one week to visit. They are awesome people - we had a wonderful time together. They got to meet many of those that Jaclyn and I are with every week.
Our sweet little friend, Edward in Ciforo. I look forward to seeing him every week...
Our dear friend, Sunday's birthday celebration. He received a king sized portion of food for lunch and was very proud. :) We love Sunday!
We spent one of our Saturday afternoons at Amazing Grace orphanage painting the girl's toenails.
Esther let me help her in making the fried pumpkin we had for Sunday's birthday celebration. I'm hoping to make it at home in Portland! It is sooo tasty! I always appreciate how everything is done by scratch with all truly organic ingredients...nothing from a box or even a can. We cut and peeled (with a knife) the whole pumpkin. Another thing I love about the cooking process here is that all the time it takes to prepare a meal (cutting, peeling, etc.) is also good time for conversation.
That's all for now! :)
We spent one of our Saturday afternoons at Amazing Grace orphanage painting the girl's toenails.
Esther let me help her in making the fried pumpkin we had for Sunday's birthday celebration. I'm hoping to make it at home in Portland! It is sooo tasty! I always appreciate how everything is done by scratch with all truly organic ingredients...nothing from a box or even a can. We cut and peeled (with a knife) the whole pumpkin. Another thing I love about the cooking process here is that all the time it takes to prepare a meal (cutting, peeling, etc.) is also good time for conversation.
That's all for now! :)
6 comments:
Erin - it's great to get your updates from Adjumani. Thanks for your kind love to the people of the area - and especially of your care of the kids at Amazing Grace! We pray that God will display his love and grace and refresh the community there.
hi erin, i love reading your blog and seeing all you are doing and experiencing. i miss you so much right now but it gives me joy knowing you are loving on those little ones! thank you.
Oh, sweet Erin....your pictures are beautiful! Thank you for sharing them. Know that you are loved and missed by your community in Portland and you are in our thoughts and prayers! Much love to you, my friend. --Valerie :-)
Dear Erin,
This is my first visit to your blog. I am happy to see your pictures, your obvious happiness with your choice, and the fried pumpkin. I need that recipe, as it is now pumpkin season in the northwest.
Katie and I think of you often and wish you were back, but it is clear that the sacrifice is ours, not yours. Best wishes to you, and greetings from your friends at Catholic Charities. Margi
Erin,....I am impressed with your photos. It makes me think of my time in Tanzania. I hope to come back some day, maybe while you are there. The food looks like ugali, a food in Tanzania. Thanks for sharing. I just returned from Cambodia and Vietnam. You would enjoy helping in that area too. So many places.....Thanks.
Hi Erin, looks great the food, really...reminds me mine ;)
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