Monthly Archives: March 2009
Video: AFRICAN CHILD FAMILY
Here are 3 short videos in one that tell about about relationships, experiences and accomplishments shared, when I worked alongside child headed families in Uganda for several months in 2008. In general terms, child families are families in which both … Continue reading
Inspiration
I’ve been feeling quite quiet here at my retreat space… meditating, sleeping, praying, drinking tea, making little fires to stare into and warm what feels like a pretty cold home some of these final winter days, and, taking great notice … Continue reading
Video: You Are Welcome Our Visitor ~ Orphaned Children At “ACIO Child Care Center” in Sironko, Uganda
This day, the children at ACIO saw me walking along the dirt trail that leads to their child care center. They burst into joyous song, came running and escorted me the rest of the way. The children repeated these couple … Continue reading
Video: You Are Welcome ~ Sung By Orphaned Children At “ACIO Child Care Center” in Sironko, Uganda
ACIO is a local initiative in Sironko, Uganda working to address the care and concerns of over 400 orphaned and vulnerable children in their district. Presently there are 60 children in full time care at their Child Care Center while … Continue reading
Video: Balloon ~ At Play With A Child Family At Their Compound
One day when visiting one of ‘my child families’ I brought along a few balloons for us all to have fun with. Great wonder, joy and laughter ensued! In this short clip, 8 year old Peter (in red) who we … Continue reading