baby cardigans!

Yesterday we went to the FBC slum to take part in some community outreach. We had a few boxes of aid left over from the last sea container that came out to Uganda so carried them down to the church. There were lots and lots of very cute knitted baby clothes that the four of us girls cooed over for about 10 minutes. 

We packed some of the clothes into our bags and headed towards our first family. This month, the family had a fire in their home which pretty much destroyed everything they owned. Myself, Susie, Jon, Moses and Nick went into their house to give them a big bag of clothes, school bags, pencil cases, and some cooking utensils. They were so grateful, the children excitedly tried on a jumper and a t-shirt and looked very proud standing there in their brand new things. The guys waiting outside said that the family’s neighbours had come to thank us for helping them because the fire had shocked the whole community, and they wanted to help them rebuild their lives.

After praying with the family, we went on a walk round the slum to give out the baby clothes! Susie and I found a tiny baby who was asleep, but didn't even moan when his older sister woke him up. We dressed him in three different cardigans and he looked adorable!

Word soon spread, and we were surrounded by babies – not complaining! We gave out lots of cardigans and jumpers to the smaller children.

Some of the older kids were hanging around so I gave out quite a few of my bracelets. (Which revealed my very obvious tan line!).

At the end of the afternoon, we dressed one more baby who Kathryn was cuddling. I helped her put the cardigan on and then held her for a bit, and she showed her appreciation by weeing on me! Anna ran off, Jon laughed and Kathryn tried to mop up my skirt. I suppose it had to happen to someone!

I really enjoyed the day but I’d love to be able to provide clothes for all the different ages. We've come up with a few ideas about days or afternoons where we use the church and have clothes for all ages, babies to teens. We haven’t made any definite plans yet, but maybe in the future you could get together with your church/youth group/class/work place/etc and send out a package of children’s clothes. For the meantime, if you are sending out a letter or parcel, it would be great if you could chuck in a few bracelets for me to give out to the children. They love them! The rubber charity bands that get worn for a few weeks and then forgotten about, would be great as they are often colourful and durable!

Don’t worry if you can’t send anything, I honestly don’t expect you to! Prayer is the most valuable and important thing you can bless us with. Please also remember to send me your prayer requests so I can pray for you!

Lots of love xxxx