Friday, July 15, 2011

Through the Bush

On Wednesday this week we set out on our own for the first time to run some errands. We had lunch at Cafe Java's one of our new favorites spots and then went to one of the big stores to pick up a washer and dryer. Now if only they were hooked up! We did great driving around town. Ben is a wonderful driver in all the madness of traffic. 
Our dirt path
On Thursday we traveled to Rakai to visit Divine Grace. Ben's real reason for going was to check on the progress of the clinic extension.  We have only been to DG once this trip and we followed a bus that time. Ben was very excited to have his cell phone with internet working that has GPS that does goggle maps in Uganda. Praise God for technology! Ben typed in the town and we had direction. The children and I were not going to miss this opportunity to see all our friends at DG, so we were up at 4 and on the road by 5. Now at 5 it was still dark, so it makes it hard to see if any thing looks familiar, and the sides of the roads here all look the same anyway! Well after awhile we realized we had gone the wrong way, we were not where the GPS said we needed to be, so Ben reroutes us and we find ourselves traveling down a small dirt path going turn by turn through the bush of Uganda. Thank God the GPS showed us the entire way on these paths, there were times it was a just walking path. After a half hour or so we made it to the main road we thought we had been traveling on, and were at last on the way to DG.
Progress of Clinic







Teaching Spiders and Flies to the P3 class

Abigail and Rachel teaching a song to Baby Class

Up and Down

Rachel teaching Baby Class

Break Time

Sweet prayers going up to the Father

 
Jacob joining in a game of football

Once again we had a great day at the school! On the way home we stopped by the equator and had a coke.  Then back to the Sozi's, this time without the detour of the bush!

On both sides of the world





Posted by The Bobo Family at 3:40 AM

6 comments:

  1. Tracy JonesJuly 15, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I know it may not be nice to giggle but I cannot help it! I have been down those Ugandan "roads" that we actually call "paths" here in the USA...ya'll are simply on the adventure of a lifetime! God is definately not boring! I just read a book where when things did get a little "down" or "crazy" for the family in the book, the mom always told the kids,

    "wow, what an adventure we are on..."

    I thought that was a pretty good way to alieve some of the stress, at least for the kids, and for the family to put a positive spin on some of life's craziness!

    I am so proud of you, Rebecca Bobo and Dear, Sweet Family! Miss you tons but will really feel it when school starts back on Wednesday!

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  2. Tracy JonesJuly 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    From Liza Jane to Abigail:

    I miss you so much. I think about you a lot and I always remind my family to be praying for you. Sometimes, I just sit and wonder what you are doing. I loved going on Safari when I was in Uganda. Didn't you love it? I heard some baboons got in the van! That is hilarious! I wish I could be there with you to visit the Divine Grace students. I loved meeting them and being at the school! If you see my brothers and sisters tell them hello for me. They are Sylivia, Brian, Madrine and Owen. I will have to give you more information on them later so you can find them sometime. I love you!

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  3. Kathy BoboJuly 15, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I agree with Tracy, just can't help but chuckle....
    and praise God for technology! Glad you had a good visit to DG. Talked to Mama...wanted to tell you they love you, and are enjoying the blog very much. Talk to you soon. Love you!

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  4. Terri RinksJuly 16, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    We all know if anyone could find his way, it would be Ben!! Love hearing all the stories. You have a gift with your writing Rebecca. It is just like I am there having the experience with you. Thank you for being faithful to your blog. LOVE YOU ALL!!

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  5. Gayle TrousdaleJuly 17, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    You are true Africans now, exploring the back roads. Have you seen any interesting birds or plants in the forrest? I used to love discovering pretty flowers along a dirt path. Glad Ben is doing so well getting around,

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  6. Jonathan and LaurenJuly 30, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Ha, ha! The driving and road conditions were the same in Sierra Leone. We would start on a paved road, switch to a dirt road, keep going through the tall grass and then finish the journey by foot. Glad you found your way! And happy that you have a driver that ensures you will always have gas and appropriate tires. The vehicle upkeep in SL is also known as "deferred maintenance"!!(So happy to be catching up on your blog too!!!)

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