Daily Life, Education Programs & Schools 21 February 2009

January 16th, 2009
I went with Cynthia Murray (United States Peace Corps Volunteer) to visit Just Like My Child’s Scholarship Recipient Kiberu William’s home. His mother Grace was so incredibly pleased and grateful that we had taken the time to come to see the place where William calls home. William’s …

 Daily Life 30 December 2008

December 30th, 2008Just Like My Child Foundation has decided to take some time out to reflect on all of the successes they’ve had with Bishop Asili Hospital, who is their partner here on the ground in Uganda. What better way to appreciate this impeccable collaboration than with a party?! The …

 Daily Life 6 December 2008

December 5th,
My very good friend from the United States, Miss Carrie Bond and I were corresponding via Internet about the upcoming holiday season. Some would describe Carrie as a holiday-aholic. She inspired me to fully celebrate this year’s festivities regardless of my location in the world. I sat the sisters …

 Daily Life, Volunteer Spotlight 3 November 2008

November 3rd, 2008
Left to right: Janka Rzepka , Tessa Davis, Annika Sill
Two volunteers from the German organization called Caritas Hildesheim, which is supported by the German government Weltwaerts program arrived at Bishop Asili Hospital today. They will be here working for the next nine months doing whatever they …

 Daily Life, Malaria 30 October 2008

October 30th, 2008Well it was bound to happen and so eventually of course it did. I got malaria and it was awful on every level imaginable. I won’t get into the gory details, but I was confined to my bed for several days. When I finally emerged out of my …