When asked what she would say to the donor, Vida started to cry. She said "It is a hard burden looking after my four grandchildren who I love dearly, and my mother. I have no one at home to speak to, or to help me, other than God. I pray every day for the strength to carry on. Today my prayers have been answered. My granddaughter will be able to sleep well on her mattress, with a bedsheet and blanket to keep her warm, and a net to protect her from mosquitoes. My granddaughter (Adreen) loves to go to school, and the school supplies will help her. I will pray that the donors will live a long and happy life, and that they will receive many blessings."
Vida then kneeled down and said a prayer, after which we shared a long, quiet hug. It was a special, and an emotional time for everyone. Vida and Adreen then waved goodbye, and grandmother and granddaughter set off carrying their bedkit on their 6 kilometre walk home.
Thank you donors for making this Sleeping Children trip possible. Your gifts are truly making a difference in the lives of 5,000 beautiful Ugandan children.
Ted Swanston for Team Uganda 2016
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