The U Factor 08 in Uganda

In response to:Day 10 - friday

2008-11-05T04:44:26+01:00

Dear Sandy:

I got so moved and excited when I read you comment. It is great to have news from you. Ximena, Rodrigo, Tato and I send you and all the team our love. Thank you all for making this world a better place to live, you are an inspiration.

VIVA MEXICO!!!!!!! HURRAY UK!!!!

Ivalu Lopez-Gallo

In response to:Day 10 - friday

2008-11-03T21:04:59+01:00

Sounds like you are having a busy time of it!! It must be so rewarding to be part of such a worthwhile project. Looking forward to seeing some of the photographic evidence. Take care.

Barbara
xx

In response to:Day 6

2008-11-01T00:11:23+01:00

Hi everyone
I am Margaret's sister. Have been thinking of you and praying that you have an amazing trip. Have enjoyed reading the diary accounts of each day. May God continue to protect and bless you mightly, and those whom you meet. Love to you Mags. Looking foreward to seeing you soon. Love in Jesus to you all. Christine

In response to:Day 9

2008-10-31T21:09:28+01:00

Thanks for another great blog. It's wonderful to know how you are doing. Seeing a school like that at Abeko makes us realise how blessed we are with all the things we have.
Still praying for you all. Lily

In response to:Day 7

2008-10-31T19:05:56+01:00

My dear sister,

You know what it means to me the wonderful things you are doing and one day my dream will come true and we will be supporting people together!!!! Also with Christine...
God bless you all... is amazing how much love can be given!!!
All my love
SALUDOS DE MEXICO Y TE EXTRAÑO

In response to:Day 7

2008-10-31T17:20:50+01:00

My dear goddaughter,

How pleased I am that you have a wonderful heart and always try to help or give comfort to people who need it. Please congratulate all your partners and especially Christine for the commitment they have with humanity.
Saludos de Mexico y que Dios los bendiga.

In response to:Day 7

2008-10-31T16:51:34+01:00

Queridísima Sandy,

Me da mucho gusto poder enterarme de todo lo que están haciendo por allá y saber que de alguna forma están siendo recompensados por su labor con la sonrisa de esas lindas criaturitas inocentes de lo que están viviendo.
Quiero que sepas que nos sentimos muy orgullosos de ti por tan hermosa labor y que siempre estaras en nuestras oraciones al igual que todas las personas que te acompañan.
Saludos a Cristin y que Dios los siga bendiciendo para llegar satisfechos al final de este viaje tan lleno de amor.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
SANDY'S FAMILY IN MEXICO

In response to:Day 7

2008-10-31T15:46:58+01:00

DEAR SANDY
IT SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU AND WE LOVED YOUR REPORT. GOD BLESS YOU, WE LOVE YOU.

THE WORK ALL OF YOU ARE DOING IS SO WONDERFUL AND VALUABLE, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL.

PLEASE SAY HELLO TO OUR DEAREST CHRISTINE.

EVERY SMILE FROM THESE CHILDREN IS A GIFT FROM GOD TO YOU ALL .

GOD BLESS YOU

LOVE FROM SANDY´S FAMILY IN MEXICO

In response to:Day 4

2008-10-31T13:31:49+01:00

"watching" you all from the uk via this blog, what a great idea this is. Sounds as though you are having an enlightening time out there as well as really achieving something worthwhile... wish I was there! thinking and praying for you all.

Ange

In response to:Day 9

2008-10-31T11:36:38+01:00

Just to let you know we have read your blog & we are thinking of you. We are very proud of the work you are doing & you have given us a valuable insight into the problems of Uganda. We will look forward to speaking with you when you get back to hear even more about your experiences - take care,
Tom & Bette

In response to:Day 7

2008-10-31T00:55:28+01:00

So good to read Sandy's report yesterday - and so far away in Australia for us right now. Good to see Norman's comments on dear Ron's funeral in Coventry. We continue to pray for you daily here in the sunshine (although not so hot as in Africa !) and we trust the Lord will continue to bless you and encourage you all - not only during your valuable time in Uganda but from here on in the vital work of Global Care in many parts of the world. Love from A & J

In response to:Day 6

2008-10-30T22:47:58+01:00

Josie and Chris- Hi to all the team especially Cas and Ben. It has been great to read the blog and keep in touch. It sounds like you are having very emotional yet essential encounters with the African people. We are praying for you all. Keep well for the
remaining time. Josie and Chris xxx

John- Hi guys. Well done on all the great work that you've been doing. Nice blog Ben, very you!! C ya, John:)

In response to:Day 6

2008-10-30T22:44:34+01:00

Lauren- Hii!!! Hope everyone is okay, and having a good + productive time:) Wow. It's been really fun to read the blogs of what you're doing each day, sounds like its been an amazing experience. + yes, Ben.. I figured out straight away that it was you!! Keeping you all in my prayers, have a great rest-of-trip:) Love to all!!!! Lauren:) xx PS. Especially Hi to Cas + Ben!! :)

In response to:Day 7

2008-10-30T22:23:21+01:00

Best Wishes to Auntie Ailsa, from Lindsay, John, Rosemary and Charlotte.

In response to:Day 8

2008-10-30T16:14:16+01:00

Hi Trish and the rest,
Thanks for all the messages. Blogs are great for this sort of thing aren't they.
I've been away from 27/10 -29/10 so only just caught up with all the info.
Seems to me you are having a great time but it is a steep learning curve for everyone.

I've been to the New Forest for a few days with 2 American friends. We've had brilliant sunshine all the time so it was wonderful to walk, if somewhat cold at times. We went over to the Isle of Wight for a day. The Solent was like a mill-pond - gorgeous. Back late last night so having a catch up day today, including loads of e-mails.
Praying for you all.
love from
Lily

In response to:Day 7

2008-10-30T10:16:52+01:00

Thank you so much to my wonderful daughter-in-law for writing today's blog and for all the contributions and so pleased to hear all are doing. Yesterday we had wonderful tributes to our dear friend and colleague Ron with so many special touches at the funeral, all with Ron's particular trade marks.....for one, he was late even for his own funeral! There was music by Westlife and Nigel Briggs, Amazing Grace, poetry by his grandchildren Ben and Alice, AV presentation showing Ron in many funny situations, balloons, and glowing tributes read by Steve, from Rachel and Esther; George Verwer. Ron's four grandchildren released the balloons outside Hope Church before we left for the crematorium.
It was a day of mixed emotions. As we stood together we remembered all of you meeting at the same time in Uganda. For Ron he is finally at peace and in no more pain. We can only thank the Lord for his amazing life and all that he achieved throughout the world. For ourselves faced with the challenge of continuing Global Care's work and vision without Ron....I know that we can do it with God's help. Please continue to pray for Rachel, Esther, their husbands and children and all Ron's brothers and sisters at this time of sadness and bereavement.
With my love to you all and please let my dear wife Christine know I am missing her terribly,
Norman

In response to:We have internet...this is our first few days in Uganda!

2008-10-27T16:39:34+01:00

Hello Paul and Laura.

Sounds like things are going well. U r all in our thoughts and prayers,

Lots of love, Katie and Phil xx

In response to:We have internet...this is our first few days in Uganda!

2008-10-27T16:29:28+01:00

Hi, Laura, tks for the email, I will continue to look out the good news, about the team. Give my love to all of you.
I'm Mexican Sandy's Family.

In response to:We have internet...this is our first few days in Uganda!

2008-10-26T22:36:17+01:00

Hi Laura and Paul and the rest of the team,
It sounds wonderful - all that you are experiencing over in Uganda. I will continue to pray for you both and the rest of the team - shining the light of the Lord and taking something special to these lovely people. I also hope you will bring some of that back to us in the UK where we need spiritual sustenance as the Ugandans need physical sustenance. The Lord continue to bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you all and the projects.
love and hugs
Mum (Angela Rose) xxxx

In response to:We have internet...this is our first few days in Uganda!

2008-10-26T20:44:58+01:00

Just to say hello to my brother, David Bonner in Soroti. Hope that all is going well - would be nice to read something from you on the blog to update the family back home on what you are getting up to!! Take care and keep up the good work everyone.
lots of love
Barbara
xx

In response to:We have internet...this is our first few days in Uganda!

2008-10-26T13:34:27+01:00

Hello to you all in Soroti. I have been hearing from Dave Bonner how the trip is going. I think what you are doing out there is fantastic and hope to do the same myself next year. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your stay.
Cathy

In response to:We have internet...this is our first few days in Uganda!

2008-10-25T16:31:25+02:00

Keep up the good work Laura, an excellent report.

In response to:Packing & goodies for the children!

2008-10-18T16:38:53+02:00

towels are usually provided by the hotel, but it wouldn't hurt to take a hand towel in case. the plugs are uk style, no need for adaptors.
hope that helps
trish

In response to:Packing & goodies for the children!

2008-10-18T11:41:23+02:00

does anyone know if we need to take towels or will they be provided? Also what type of plugs are used in Uganda, british, european or USA type?
thanks,
Christine

In response to:Packing & goodies for the children!

2008-10-17T23:18:27+02:00

Hi All.
This maybe a bit late, but any one got a list what to take, ive packed three times and my daughter keeps saying have you got this, have you got that, and yes i repack,
Any old members, old i mean them who have done this before not in age ha ha ha ha, who have more idea than myself, give a list to help out, yes i know its a bit late, but im working till the last minute and i realy am busy, this weekend will be a good time to make sure.

Any help will be greatefull, i maybe alright, but all help welcome.

Dennis gates

In response to:Only 2 months to go!

2008-10-13T19:06:27+02:00

hey!! its kiran, kathryns friend from blue coat. well done for helping everyone. rooting for you and praying
xoxo kiran xoxo

In response to:Carolyn & Ben walk Scafell Pike!!

2008-09-03T21:05:34+02:00

well done ben and carol, wish i had been with you, love climbs even though i have a sort of problem when on climbs and high walks, but dont let it get me down.

In response to:Welcome! to the U Factor 08

2008-09-02T23:22:45+02:00

At this point i wish to thank all the people, church people and none church people who have helped me,
The Brandon church, Peter Hall who has helped me so much to raise the money, Sandra Burnip who started me back on the road which i left years ago, but im not like sandra, she was well and truly in to the church, I go for peace and comfort and the church gives me that, Yes i have a bible and yes it goes with me some times, but my comfort does not come from the reading of it, but just having it around me.and thank you to all the peole who signed my bible, and lefft me a message with meaning, also to the people who wrote good wishes for me going away, it will be nice to read them on the lonly nights.
I wish to thank the spiritualist church for the help to raise money for train,bus fares and the medical bag i need, and the net pack which they also bought, it was a big help.
Also to all the people in Brandon church for helping me and Sandra when i first started off on this course,
I want to thank my company for there help in allowing me time off when i needed it so much, that meant a lot to me, sorry to say more time needed ha ha haa, hope you will be just as kind to me.
A thank you to my family for putting up with me going on and on and on about Global Care, now leets see some cash, family please, ha ha ha ha ha
Mostly Margterr and Claire who haave had a lot to put up with from me, both being upset when i have worked so hard and got tired, but mostly when needed for being there for me.
Margret on the phone all hours when low with wondering if money would be there, Claire on mobile day after day talking to me to help me over the hills i had to climb. like markret she had her hands full, thank you Adrian for letting her talk to me so much. and Abigail for lettting me take her mams spare time so much.
Then Sandra at the start of all this when the bug to work with Global care hit me, and boy did it hit me.
Many more to thank, but others want computer so have to go. sorry if i missed you out.
Take care all , and GOD bless.

In response to:Welcome! to the U Factor 08

2008-08-30T20:56:20+02:00

i have started a sort of book to explian to others why i have got myself intrested in Global Care,
I could make a lot of remarks about walls that have been trown in my way, but god must have had a reason why all these problems croped up, but as time gets nearer i am climbing them and seeing the light ahead, so i can only hope the same gausdian will be looking after me while i am away.
the book will be with me and day to day will be filled in, true remarks will be made, so will give me some thing to look back on when i come back and ass i get older.
i must say only picked peeople will read it, s when i am tired and lonely, even though i am with lovely people, remarks will be wrote to make me fel better that should not be heard, aas i have found this a great sort of comfort when i hae been away other times.
so deep down i look forward to helping people who are poorer than myself.
I do find the remarks from people i work with and at home no help to me over the problems i may face, i wish people would understand why i want to go over to work with or for the children.
aam i jut thick, or is it other people live a soft life.
Yes i dont know how i will be effected when i return, but it would be nice to go away and have more than two people wishing me luck, apart from the church people of Brandon and Elvet, plus durham St Nicks.
thank you to the people who have said a pray over me, I AM NOT THAT WELL INTO CHURCH, but i get comfort from the church while i am there, that means some thing to me.

In response to:Welcome! to the U Factor 08

2008-08-29T22:32:12+02:00

as the time gets closer i am getting motre nerves. but t the same time i know god lads my steps, so i dont worry so much.