It’s picture time! Life the past couple weeks has been busy with work at the clinic, health promotion projects, and organizing workshops for the midwives. I am learning so much….my brain feels overwhelmed most of the time. The people work hard and try hard. Many times I just shake my head at the backward ways people do things to cover up for the lack of resources, education, money, and so on. Thanks to all for the emails, comments, msgs. It’s great to hear from you.
Flying in Uganda! Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh body of water, in the background
The very nice middle class house we live in. Our two bedroom apartment is in the back. There is a solid brick wall around the house…and a mud hut next to it.
My room and mosquito net
The Bathroom: After a long day at the clinic I wanted to take a shower but there was no power. So, I took a freezing cold shower by candle light and its now my favorite experience. I’ll often take a candle shower even if we do have power….as long as we have running water that day 
Walking from the birth center to the village….and cows
Buying fruits and veggies. Lots of tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, pineapple, avocados, and little summer squash looking things.
a cow: love the horns!
cooking by candle light: the power goes out frequently. We have a propane stove which we’ve made some delicious meals on. Sometimes the power is out for 10 minutes and sometimes 2 days!
buying water and taking it home on a boda (motorcyle taxi)…which we ride around town and to the birth center.
a labor room: each room has two beds. The women must bring their own plastic sheet, gloves, and cleaner.
a midwife: assessing postpartum patients. No laboring patients this day.
Good to see some pics of where you are. Love you!
Wow! Fantastic, pictures Jess! Keep ‘em coming!
Thanks for posting these, Jess. It’s abit easier now, to imagine where you are and what you are doing (I love doing that with each of our kids). Love you much!
jess–i’m often imagining where you are–these pics help so much! thinking of you and the day to day experiences you are a part of!
Wow Jess!!! There are NO words to describe what an amazing journey this is for you and how much you are helping everyone there! I’m sure they feel so honored! I am going to donate soon. Can’t wait to hear more! Thank God for you! ; )