Today is World Orphan Day. It is a great time to reflect upon the orphan crisis all around the world. Uganda has 3.1 million orphans and the number is rising. Malaria is the #1 killer of the parents of these orphans and all children under the age of 5 killing more than 300 a day in Uganda alone.
We had one of the children in Bakka village die this past week. We had just seen him a few weeks ago and he was well. He spent several days in the hospital before he finally died. It is a very hard thing for us to see these children die, but for the people here it is their daily reality.
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Congrats to Baby Mary!!! Yeah!
Thanks for all you guys are doing to bring the love of Jesus to the orphans of Uganda. Today, on World Orphan Day, I will thank my Jesus for you!
Brandi
PS I'd love a more detailed report on the birth kit distribution when you get a chance!
I am so thrilled baby Mary has found a forever family! I am looking forward to many things when we are in Uganda. One of those things is loving on Mary! I can't wait!
Jena
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