Hello from the Eva Ruf Resource Centre

This is from Kath from First Lutheran Church using Erika's blog name.....
We're all busy packing for our Safari tomorrow - work is done and now a little time out to play. Erika and I have enjoyed the week at the centre and its given me a chance to see how it operates on a daily basis. The centre is very well organized - Betty and her volunteer staff have kept all the books on shelves separated into categories and games and puzzles stacked together. Each day this week, the children stayed away while we did the teacher seminars in the morning but by noon the place was buzzing with all ages. Students sit quietly with books under the trees, the verandah is filled with girls and boys playing games at the two tables and inside there are children doing puzzles, colouring and reading books. We spent our afternoons teaching them new games and reading to them. Today was open house when we welcomed teachers, orphanage staff and Sally and a few of her girls as well as the usual children. A drink and a snack were served to everyone by Betty and her kitchen staff. Somehow, drums were produced, grass skirts appeared and we had an impromtu dancing lesson on the grass to the sound of African drums. We think Faye finally got the rythym so she should be able to demonstrate for her family. The centre is well used and I've seen for myself how the children and teachers enjoy what is available since they truly don't have books, games and education material for themselves.
The guest house portion of the centre has been a blessing. The cook and kitchen staff have fed us well, we've enjoyed breakfasts outside in the morning sun and peaceful dinners once the centre closed for the day, although various stories from the day broke the peace with our laughter. There has been more than adequate room for sleeping and enough bathrooms. Linda and I were given the master bedroom and ensuite bathroom - sometimes its good to be the oldest on the team. We've enjoyed loss of power and water pressure and everyone keeps smiling so now we know what its like to live in Kampala. I'll say goodnight now and complete my packing.
Thank you all for your prayers for our trip - we'll be home all too soon.
Kath