After arriving at Suubi just a little over a week ago the Tomaino family have well and truly settled in. It has definitely been a challenge for them but they are now adapting beautifully. Things that they never would have dreamed they would be able to cope with are now being taken in their stride. In the beginning Christian was scared of the bugs, Rob couldn't survive on the matooke for every meal, Lucynda hated going to the pit latrine and Nevine didn't want to get dirty!!!!! Now after seeing for themselves what the local people have to cope with on a day to day basis they really have realised that there are more important things in life to worry about.
At the same time they have really got stuck into to some tough physical work while they have been here. Without a doubt they will have left their positive imprint on Suubi and hopefully Suubi will have left a positive imprint on their whole family as well!
HUG sure is living up to its name of helping 'everyone' to grow!
HUGs from the team!
Sanding the storeroom walls meant Nevine had to cope with dust and spiders!
Rob and Terry built shelving for the storeroom and kitchen with only local bushpoles, a shared hand saw and hammer!
Rob and Terry were very proud of the finished product!
Rob and Terry were very proud of the finished product!
Lucynda and Christian worked hard carrying bricks and breaking rocks to help complete the path around the centre.
Nevine expertly categorised the library books.
Mohammed and Mary were happy to have visitors at their home.
Nevine expertly categorised the library books.
Just yesterday we visited Mary and Mohammed's home, one of the local families who participates in lots of activities at the centre. Nevine could hardly believe her eyes as we looked through their tiny home. "How could nine people live in a house that has mud floors, two or three children sharing the same bed, clothes strung on a single line across the room and the whole family still be beautifully clean and sooooooooooo happy?" she asked. Check out the video of Mary's home and see what you think!
And when Mary and Mohammed presented us with a chicken as a gift for visiting their home, when they obviously have so little, Nevine and her family suddenly came to the realisation that visiting Uganda has changed their perspective on life for good!
Mohammed and Mary were happy to have visitors at their home.
Nevine was terrified but she still held the chicken that Maria and Mohammed had so generously given as a gift.
HUGs from the team!
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