Following His Plan...Not Mine!: Christmas Party in Karamoja

Abdu, Ronnie and I made the journey to Karamoja to join our students, parents and mentors in a Christmas and End of Year celebration. It was a wonderful time to spend with all who attended.

I could not be more proud of these children. There was about 4-5 students that failed and had to repeat the class in 2015. This year they ALL passed to the next class! One boy failed Primary 4 for 3 years and he has PASSED!!!! I was so proud when I saw his report card I had to choke back tears.

All of these gatherings tend to be more formal than what I’d like. Everyone gives a speech…they make me go last. Saving the best for last...I suppose. Haha! So by the time everyone else speaks I usually am like “well they said everything I wanted to say.” But this time I think I did well. I came up with something. I’m getting used to speaking in front of them. They know I love them and anything I say is out of love. This time I cried…such a sappy Carreira I am! I couldn't contain how proud I was of them. It is overwhelming to look back over the year and see the differences in these children. And the struggles that we've had and persevered through.

After the event we had lunch with the kids and their parents. They had a wonderful meal of rice, posho, beef, chapati, beans, and some other side dishes.

We want to thank everyone who contributed to making this day special. They will receive their Christmas meal baskets for their families on Christmas Eve so that they can eat it on Christmas day as a family.

Enjoy the pictures and videos below...