Monday, June 30, 2008

Visit to St Philomena Iganga Babies Home

While my dad was here we took a trip to eastern Uganda to visit the little boy that my Mom sponsors through Compassion International and to visit St Philomena Iganga Babies Home. The Home is run by Catholic Sisters and was the first orphanage that I ever visited in my entire life. When my Mom was here in 2006 we stayed about 3 days at the Home with the Sisters so it was a real treat to be able to take my Dad there for a visit as well. You have to know my Dad - he LOVES little kids and just about died when they brought out a 2 month old baby! He was in heaven :) Almost got his boots peed on by a little boy though... traveling in Uganda can be dangerous!

Sister Elizabeth, Mom, Ella and Dad


A baby eating a snack


Ella, feeling right at home among the orphans! It was a good thing I'd dressed her in pink that day so she didn't get lost!



Too cute!

Some babies in thier beds


Some little boys that go to the school there


Pops with a full lap

Snack time. This little boy, Brian, was brought to the Home 2 years ago when my Mom and I were staying there. We were sad to see that he is still there and that his parents never came back to claim him :(

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  1. Lisa and DavidJuly 30, 2008 at 4:31 AM

    Dear Grace,
    You are doing great with blogger. I saw that you commented on my blog (www.my2ethiopiangirls.blogspot.com) and was pleased to meet you. I think you've commented in the past as well, glad to hear from you again. I too think Compassion Int'l is great and we can't wait to meet our 9 yr. old sponsored girl. Since you posted pictures, I'm hoping it is okay for us as well to post.

    I think you are very interesting ... living and working in Uganda. What a life. I would love to see a post from you that talks more about what you do there for a living and what you days are like living there.

    I love Ella's name! She is so beautiful. You must be so happy to have her home with you since March. As you know, our day to meet our daughter is Aug. 9th. We are thrilled to say the least.

    Keep in touch ...

    Lisa
    Denver, CO
    www.my2ethiopiangirls.blogspot.com

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  2. UnknownOctober 2, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    Hello there. My name is Courtney. I went to school with sister Elizabeth in the states almost 20 years ago. I am trying to get in touch with her. Can you please email me her address or telephone number. I miss her so much and would like to see what I can do to help at the orphanage. My email address is camncyd@gmail.com Thank you!
    Many blessings,
    Courtney

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