As
we rode our bus to our final distribution we were all amazed at how
quickly the time had gone by. It was not that long ago that the team
met at the Toronto airport, eagerly anticipating our adventure together
and not quite sure what lay ahead. Upon arriving in Kampala and
meeting the ladies of the Innerwheel we soon became a strong team,
working together for the benefit of 6000 children in Uganda. Through
each distribution and each passing day the team became closer and
friendships grew with our Overseas Volunteer Partners, the Innerwheel of
Kampala.
Each of the Canadian team has a closing thought as our time in Uganda
draws to a close.
"The adventure exceeded my expectations. The Innerwheel became best friends and the team became family. " - Joan Hatcher
"It was an awesome first trip to Africa. I never imagined the Innerwheel did so much work behind the scenes." Shiela Toner
"I truly feel we have brought some hope and enjoyment to many families in Uganda" John MacDonald
"Each
of the seven distributions I have been privileged to be part of in
Uganda have left me feeling closer to the wonderful women of the
Innerwheel of Kampala and the children of Uganda." Leslie Banner
"At
each distribution site I was very moved by the greetings we received
from the children. It was very special at a couple of the sites to hear
the children sing their national anthem and to sing our own national
anthem in response." Patrick Toner
"Yesterday
I was reading that the people of Uganda are considered to be the
friendliest in Africa. Along with being the Pearl of Africa I have
discovered that this is true. Uganda is indeed a country that is rich
in one resource in particular - their people. Their welcoming smiles,
determination and resilience are
testimony to this. I feel privileged to have met so many Ugandans and
my life is richer because of this." Beth Poad
"I
am very sad to see my time in Uganda come to a close. I have met some
amazing people, the ladies of the Innerwheel, the staff at our special
Guest house where we spent the majority of our nights, our bus driver,
the volunteers at each of the distribution sites and the wonderful
parents, grandparents and children who welcomed us with smiles, waves,
songs and cheers at each of our twelve distribution sites. I hope that
the 6000 children who received bedkits are having a good night's
sleep!!!! " - Jan Gayman
I will close this blog with a couple of pictures of our last three children we photographed today.
It's a wrap.
