Team 2 greetings Monday 11 July

Hello to all from the team - or at least a small part of it as we are currently split into two groups. A little catching up as the internet has not been readily available since Friday morning. When we were at the Colline last year the front desk would open up the computers pretty much any time, day or night. The Ridar's is not so available, mostly only during the day and over the weekend it was not working at all. Since we are not right in Mukono town now, the cafe is not within walking distance.

Friday was a good day at the site, with the usual various activities. Amy taught again and by the end of the day we saw many students with thier origama cranes - so part two was successful. Even as we finish inventorying one thing, more things are brought out so it is pretty much an ongoing project. We had pizza for lunch Friday at the Colline. The youth leaders, Rachel and Daniel, joined us, as did Rev. Toko the UM district superintendent from Arua district and of course Moses, our driver. Rev. Toko declined the pizza but Moses tried it and liked it. Daniel and Rachel enjoyed as well.

When we got back to HUMS the mosquito nets were drying in the sun after being treated with the chemical that will repel the mosquitoes. They dried quickly. Tom and lots of little helpers figured out the method for hanging them in the boys dorm and spent the afternoon stinging rope from the window vents. The girls dorm is easier with no ceiling. Before we left one was completely up. I hope you got the photos we emailed and were able to see it during church. I think most of the boys are now hung. I haven't checked on the girls.

Susan and Shana are much better but were not up for the 5 hour (which turned into much more) trip to Busia. But they did go to Jinja with the whole team for sightseeing at Bujagali Falls and the Source of the Nile. At the falls we got to see 5 rafts come down the river. First the spotters in the kayaks come down, then the rafts. 4 made it through right side up. 1 turned over. The spotters quickly make their way to any who lose grip of the raft and fish them out. We placed our order for lunch at the beautiful Triangle Annex which overlooks Lake Victoria, then went into Jinja town for a quick visit to the Source Cafe, a Christian run internet and food cafe. There was a freezer full of Nestle ice cream bars which quickly became the favorite treat. Some of the kids grabbed some quick internet time. Rev. Elliot found some really good maps at a shop up the street so many of us headed up there to buy some more. The shop had probably never had so many sales in one day. Pastor Isaac fromWanyange Central was at the source so we had a nice visit with him. Then it was back to Triangle Annex for lunch. We have the before and after photos of the whole talapia that many chose to eat. Some of us had grilled cheese sandwiches that were excellent as well.

After that the team split. Jen, Susan and Shana headed back with our driver (Daniel's car) to Mukono while the rest headed on to Busia. The reports from there were multiple tire problems. They were able to get both tires repaired and limp into Sangalo Beach Hotel late that night. My understanding is that one of the tires was questionable the next day so Erin, Kevin and Rev. John Kiviiri were stranded for a brief time at the church they went to. Caitlin and Diane had stayed at the hotel to nurse questionable stomaches. The report this morning is thata they are much better now. When I spoke to Cathy this morning the 11 were on their way to the church where Rev. John Elliot (too many Rev Johns) was to do another session of teaching. Then they would start home. I suggested the restaurant in Iganga for their meal.

I brought my cell phone along because I use it as an alarm clock. The first day when I turned it on it gave the message of "searching for network". Saturday when I turned it on it told me I had Uganda CelTel network. So even though the team is split we have phone access. Who knows how much it is costing. I guess I'll find out how much it is costing me when I get home. I called the team in Busia yesterday and again this morning. I even called Pastor Dave Sunday morning but he was already hard at work and not available to answer.

Susan, Shana and I were able to worship at Loving Example. I am really sorry they were sick but overjoyed to be able to worship at our home church. It was a wonderful experience as usual. No I did not preach, but I did offer greetings. I much preferred to hear Robert preach then to do it myself. I am not sure who in the other team preached at the four churches. Hopefully someone from that group will update this site soon. Dave Bennett and Daniel also made it out to Loving Example so we were able to pray for Dave as he prepared to start his journey home. He is really considered a Ugandan by those here. The love and appreciation they have for him is evident. He is a blessing for us all as he sacrifices his time to come and serve each year.

We found out yesterday that Robert was scheduled to baptize many folks. So after lunch at the Colline went went to a creek that runs about waist deep. Robert and his associate Robert waded in and we were privledged to witness the baptism of about 30 people, the youngest about 6 or 7, the oldest probably 60 or so. It is the first time in about 2 years that there has been baptisms at LEUMC. Paul and Miracle were both included, as was Daniel, one of the youth leaders. Derrick was also baptized. We are always asked about Derrick when people see his photo - he is albino so very distinctive. It is a difficult life for him in the intense sunlight here. Tom brought him some new sunglasses. The baptisms were a moving experience. They do not believe in sprinkling here in Uganda so many of the churches come to this same spot. Many observers came and stood along the banks singing the whole time.

After that it was back to HUMS for a very short evening worship. The HUMS children's choir sang several selections. A friend/relative of Roberts who is a pastor in Kampala shared a brief word. Then it was back to the Ridar where Susan and I enjoyed seeing some traditional dance. There was a professional group there who are from the Acholi tribe. They were talented musicians and dancers.

It was a late night for Robert, who had meetings in Kampala so at noon we are just leaving the Ridar and our first stop was here in Mukono town. The internet cafe here is much cheaper than at the hotel (about $1 for an hour of time). Then we are shopping for gifts for the teachers. Rev. John helped us locate some tea mugs for their afternoon tea time.

The 11 should be on their way home by now, but with lunch stops will be a 6 hour trip. Please pray for Rev. John Elliot and Jen who will catch a 8:00 am flight for Arua tomorrow morning. Rev. Toko asked if it was possible for Rev. John to come and have some teaching with the 16 pastors from his district. Since it is a 9 hour drive, flying is the only option. We will return Thursday morning, as there are no flights out Wednesday night. Arua is in the far northwestern region of Uganda.

Lots is being accomplished. The swing set has been fabricated by the welder Matthew. We brought the seats with us. The nursery playground is being leveled and readied for sand and swing set. The windows were being set in the first staff housing building. Matthew was to purchase the metal to fabricate the medicine cabinet this week. The decision has been made to hire out the installation of the submersible pump and all electricals associated with it to a professional group, but then do all of the ditch digging and laying of pipe, fabricating the tank tower and setting the tank by local labor with our foreman supervising.

Thank you for your prayers and your posts. The time is passing much too quickly.

Peace, Grace and Love,

Jen for team 2

Team 2 greetings 8 July

Hello to all from team 2. It is Friday morning here and we were given a later start due to a late night last night.

Please be praying for Susan and Shana as they spent a miserable day yesterday with a stomach bug. Dr. Eric was consulted and we called the states to talk to Kathryn and by last night they were both much improved and able to eat a little something. Thank you Kathryn for your presence, your advice and your prayers. It is so reasurring to know that when we are here we have an excellent Doctor (Eric) standing by ready to make house (hotel) calls.

The remainder of the team spent the day in various activities. This part will be noted in random order: The teams going into Kampala got a late start so although much was accomplished it will mean another trip for Tom and Robert to conclude their buying trip. The completed the most important purchases which were the rest of the medical supplies and the mosquito nets. THANKS VBS KIDS!!!! They still need to purchase the metal for the medicine cabinet and single bed frames for the existing clinic room and material to fabricate the swing set. We haven't got a report from Dave Bennett yet. We were still at HUMS until late and he came directly back to Ridar Hotel for dinner and sleep. He is trying to get a lot done before his departure on Sunday.

Some of the other team members finished unpacking and inventorying supplies. The store room looks great. Many more shelves were built in the last two days to hold all of the supplies. There were still a few things in boxes that were in the very back of the container. The teachers are very excited by the books. They have crayons and pencils and markers to last for a very long time. The teachers are anxious to get at the books. They have been reading the same stories over and over. And Rosette is excited by the soap and dental care stuff. Again, THANKS VBS KIDS!!!

A couple of the team members taught. Rev. John was in P3. He assisted Henry, Cathy and Pastor Dave's 'son' who has finished secondary and is set to go to university first to become a math teacher but then to go on into engineering.

Amy taught P5 about the heart. She has a beautiful heart (and soul) so it should have been easy for her. She was assisted by Val. They had fun and we got good reports about it from her students. In the afternoon she taught again. She was very brave - doing an origami project. This is something Dave Bennett had hoped to do but time and lost paper prevented it. Amy was the student in the morning, with Dave teaching her a couple of projects, then she was the teacher in the afternoon. She will have a refresher today and go back and finish the projects today with the kids - crane and box.

Erin and Kevin spent a lot of time preparing for an art project that was planned for the afternoon. There were two projects available - one to color a bookmark, the other to make a collage (I need a college kid here to tell me if I spelled that right). After school was out all of the kids gathered in the big room. They naturally divided by boys and girls since that is how most of their activities are split. The girls did the bookmarks and the boys the collage. There was lots of glue on everything but also some beautiful artwork. After that the boys headed off for football and Amy led the girls off to volleyball.

Lee Ann, Marie and Diane spent most of the day mending the children's clothes. In 2003 Marie had sent a sewing machine over in the container. Well yesterday Lee Ann spent hours at that sewing machine while Marie and Diane sewed by hand. One little girl came looking for her play clothes after school. She thanked them profusely and as she walked out she was seen clutching the mended dress, skipping up the path tossing it up and down. She was so thrilled that someone had taken the time to take care of this. For the three team members, all from different churches, it was a great opportunity to get to know each other.

As always, one activity that goes on all of the time is simply spending time with people. Val says she has never answered so many questions in one day. The Loving Example teens are loving having our university kids here. Just hanging out, talking, playing frisbee or some ball game is an incredible way to spend a day in mission.

Cathy and Jen spent a good part of the day seeing to the business end, representing the call group. Marie was sewing so we tried not to interrupt her. Top priority for the business is seeing to the water project. The rest of the time Cathy was checking on Shana and Susan, running back to the Ridar to check and also to pick up our take away lunch - peanut butter and jello sandwicheds, hardboiled eggs and bananas. The team went in to the Colline for a mid day break and to get some sodas.

We ate dinner at the Colline, later than we hoped but then that is SOP for our teams as we get involved in so much at the site it is hard to get away. We had arranged to go back to HUMS, hopefully to spend time with the kids near bedtime but also to share some time in worship with the Loving Example Youth. Well, we got back at 9:00 so needless to say the little ones were in bed, but the youth were ready to worship. We were concerned about disturbing the children but Robert said it was only one night - and it was important to worship. So we spent and hour with the Loving Examply choir leading us in song and dance. Just after we started most of the big girls in the dorm came in to join us. With their help Amy got the moves for the dance down. It was a joyfilled hour with the new keyboard and with one of the youth working on learning the guitar. It works with the equipment they have on hand. THANKS BOB LEME!!!!

A few memorable sites - when we came back from lunch we used the new road cut into the new property. The bus carrying the nursery kids was just leaving, headed out the old road. One little tike had been left behind and was running after the van. It had to stop because of a lorry coming to make a delivery but started up again, still leaving the little guy. We were shouting from the van at the lorry driver to hold the van. Then, just when we thought he would be left one of the older students went running by to grab his hand and get him safely on the van.

Yesterday some of the boys wanted their photos taken. They would say "this one", now "this one". When I had gotten them all they pointed down the sidewalk and said "now that one". I asked them which one they meant and they said they wanted to have their picture with Marie.

Rosette came to treat the many children who are ill. It was only later in the day that she told us that she too has malaria but came because she knew the children needed her.

As always it is intense, laughter mixed with tears. I would not want to be anywhere else.

Peace and Grace,

Jen

Team 2 greetings Thursday 7 July

Greetings from team 2. Disregard the fact that yesterday's post says 7 July. I did mention that it is easy to lose track of days. That also includes dates.

The reward for blogging yesterday was being left behind. I have been to Uganda 5 times now and it was the first time that I was left behind. Fortunately it was at the Colline where the staff are like family so it wasn't too traumatic. Also fortunately I am the treasurer so it wasn't too long before the team finally realized I was not with them. Since I blogged instead of eating, Allan (the head waiter) had been concerned for me and insisted that I take along a doggie bag of chicken and chips, on the house. So when I discovered no van outside I went back in to enjoy my meal. The team tried to sneak back and tell me they had been there all of the time but I know better.

We will bring photos of the work done on the kitchen yesterday as a stopgap measure until the permanent facility can be built. I am told that in moving the woodpile there were only lizards and a rat discovered - no snakes. I told Cathy she is obsessed with snakes. Everytime we go anywhere the first assurance is there are no snakes. I said first of all if I were moving a woodpile in the states the first thing I would suspect are snakes. Secondly, if there were a snake then there would have been no rat. Personally I prefer snakes to rats.

The remainder of yesterday was spent on the site with the teams engaged in several important activities, football and frisbee with the kids being among them. We inventoried most of the 13 trunks and duffle bags. John is amazing. He and Ron must be twins. The first to grab the shovel and start the manual labor. Lots of picture taking, talking to kids, youth and staff. Pastor Dave must have taught Amy how to play frisbee because she nearly took my head off a couple of times when I was an innocent bystander. Either that or he payed her. We stayed on the site until close to 6:30 when it was time to go to the dress shop in Mukono. Order yesterday for a handmade shirt, skirt, dress, whatever for pickup on Friday.

Bob-the Vincent we are with is not for Joy drilling. It is Vincent Ochoya, the architect. He and Dave Bennett have done an outstanding job of gathering the information to put in the complete water sanitation project. Today they go to Kampala one last time (hopefully) to get the final bid. As usual Dave has been invaluable to the team and to the project. His last big project before leaving for home on Sunday is to work with the welder to design a metal cabinet for the clinic. We are fortunate to have a talented welder who will be able to fabricate what we need rather than buying it.

As said, today Dave goes to Kampala. Tom and Robert will also go to Kampala. They will hire a lorry (truck) to pick up some supplies - the rest of the medical equipment, the sheet metal for the cabinet, steel poles for a clothesline (currently clothes are laid on the ground to dry, inviting parasites to invade), steel poles for the swing set (we brought the seats - thanks Pastor Dave for that shopping trip) and who knows what else.

The rest of the team will be on the site. Many are teaching. Amy, Susan and Shana were handed books to bring home last night to prepare lessons. Amy will be in P5. The rest of use will serve however needed, finishing the book inventory we brought, digging, leveling, whatever - hopefully with lots of breaks for hanging out with the kids - our favorite activity. We will either stay or be back on the site this evening to be part of the evening and bedtime rituals. Many of the Loving Example youth were around yesterday and will be there tonight. They love the keyboard and the guitar. Thanks Bob Leme. The have what is necessary to make it work. The youth really love having our kids around. Val is really connecting with them.

Time to go for another delicous breakfast and devotions from John. We are all well and grateful to God for the opportunity to be on this trip.

We are praying for you. Thank you for your prayers. We feel them every day.

Grace and Peace,
Team 2

Team 2 greetings 7 July

Greetings to friends, family and anyone else who might be dropping in on our blog site. It is day 3, Wednesday, although when you are here it is easy to lose track. We don't alway buy the local paper, most don't turn on the TV and all of the other regular events in our lives that tell us what day it is are absent.

Currently the team is lunching at the Colline. Although we are not overnight guests but lunch guests they still will open the Internet Cafe for us, although the price has doubled from last year - 200ush per minute instead of 100. Today we are joined by Dr. Eric, the social worker Rachel, Robert Kyobi who is the national lay leader of the UMC and Robert. Dave Bennett is conducting business with Vincent, the consultant, in Kampala for the 2nd day, finalinzing the plans for the complete water sanitation system that will pump, filter and distribute water where needed on HUMBLE UMS (HUMS).

Yesterday was a full day with the traditional welcome at the school, with the school choir singing, Headmaster Paul, Rev. Daniel and Robert Super Ssajjabi welcoming us. Then Cathy headed off with Daniel and Rosette, the school nurse to meet Dr. Eric in Kampala and buy some of the items necessary for the dispensary. They will complete the shopping today. Most items are readily available, some was delivered today. As stated above Dave Bennett went with Vincent to exchange usd to ush for the team and also see to the business of the water. The rest of the team went back to HUMS for a tour of the ongoing projects and explanation by Robert of what is to come. Most of these projects are to help the school become more self sufficient, providing food and income as well.

The children are in end of month exams still so we were unable to visit them in the classrooms but were able to meet some during class breaks. Susan and Shana met their little girl Mildred. Our tour started in the administrative building. The boys dormitory is still located there but with many more beds. There is barely room to walk. The need for full dormitories is clear. There were two little guys in there, sick and excused from class. The dispenary is housed in the room next door, where the girls used to be. After that we went around and up to the playing field, which is on the newly aquired property behind the first classroom building. The field has been cleared and mostly leveled. There are workers laboring to use the dirt to product the block to begin the actual construction of the medical clinic building. The sifters work all day digging the dirt and throwing it through a screen, so it filters out to a fine grit. Then there are a couple of folks who use wheelbarrows to carry it over near the Hydraform. From there it is mixed with the cement and put through the machine, one block at a time. Yesterday there was a pleasant breeze, today there was very little so it was very warm to work.

We saw the newly constructed staff house. It is a duplex with a sitting room, two bedrooms and a bathroom in each. The exterior seems complete. There needs to be finishing work done on the interior. Then it was down to the kitchen. It is still an outdoor kitchen, a lean-to really. Today some of the team worked on a temporary fix to the problem when it rains and water was running down the hill and extinguishing the fires. A wood pile was relocated and some roofing sheets put in place to divert the water.

From there our tour yesterday went down to the fishponds. They are fantastic. For the teams that have been before it was incredible to see. Two ponds stocked with talapia and catfish and two holding ponds (can't remember what Robert called them) where fresh water comes from springs. When necessary they can move water from these to the fishponds for more oxygen and to raise the levels if needed. The first harvest will come soon. There is still brickmaking on the site, handmade bricks that the Loving Example youth work to make. When they are sold the proceeds are used to pay the youth. The real purpose of doing this is not the brickmaking but the fact that by making the bricks with the clay there, they are clearing for the largest pond to come. We saw the livestock. One bull, 3 milking cows, several calves and a donkey that is sometimes used for hauling things. From there we went to the building a short distance from the school that Robert is trying to rent for storage. He will store the rice and maize plus put a rice and maize milling machine in. Then it was off to Robert's home to meet many of the 26 who live there, see the hundreds of poultry he has then walk to the rice fields below. We have a 10 year lease on property next to HUMS. The primary reason was to get access to flowing water for the ponds but now they have also planted rice, some of which has already been harvested.

The team made it back to the hotel about 7:30, caught up with Cathy and Dave Bennett, ate and mostly went right to bed.

After breakfast this morning it was out to the site. As stated Tom, Kevin, Diane, Amy Erin, Caitlin and Val worked on the kitchen area. John wanted to try to work on the new road, leveling out the bumps. He found the ground to be too hard to work with but filled in some of the holes. Jen, Susan, Shana, Lee Ann and Marie started to inventory the crates for storage.

That's us - up to date. This afternoon most go back to work at the site. There is some leveling to do at the clinic site. More unpacking and inventorying. The children are still in exams. Cathy will go with Dr. Eric to Kampala to finish shopping.

All is well. All are feeling blessed to be here. Thank you for your prayers and your posts. It is good to hear from you. Know we love you and miss you.

Peace and Grace,

Team 2

Greetings from team 2 - 4 July

Greetings to friends and family from team 2. First let us offer a welcome home to team 1. Marie and Jen just missed seeing you at Addis Ababa. As we relaxed in Cloud Nine (first class) lounge the gentleman came through announcing the boarding of the flight to Washington. Unfortunately Cloud Nine passengers board last so by the time Jen could get to the gate the team must have already boarded. We pray you had safe journey home and that our time here is as much a blessing as yours was.
Our final two flights were uneventful, with the Addis Ababa to Nairobi flight leaving on time. It was a little strange to be served a chicken dinner at 3:30 in the morning but the food was good and was welcomed. After a brief stop to let most of the passengers off and take on a few more in Nairobi we continued on to Entebbe. This was in the 5:30 to 6:45 time frame and we were able to witness a beautiful sunrise. We arrived on time. Marie had watched exactly where they put the seat to the wheelchair so there was no drama this morning. We collected all 27 bags and walked outside to be met by Cathy, Daniel, Robert, Michael (Robert's first born) and Rev. John Kiviiri. Dave Bennett had used this one down day to get in his annual raft the Nile trip. It had been scheduled for a day when he had not been feeling well so this seemed to be the best day to reschedule. The team loaded up and headed to Kampala for a hopefully quick stop at the Embassy to register our presence. As Jen exchanged greetings with the guard he commented that the Embassy was closed because of a national holiday. Duh! American embassy - Independence Day. So that trip will need to be rescheduled.
Then it was off to a warm welcome by the Ridar Hotel staff and get settled into our rooms. They graciously fixed us a late breakfast. It is a lovely hotel and about 60% accessible for wheelchairs, - the ramps are steep and there are a few steps to navigate but there are lots of extremely friendly and gracious staff to assist.
Most of the folks retired for the afternoon. Those here from the call group (Cathy, Jen and Marie) stayed to catch up and start to plan a little. Rev. Toko, the district superintendent of the Arua district is in town. He and Rev John Elliot spent about an hour together.
We have the afternoon to rest (and clean up after 36+ hours in the same clothes). We will gather for dinner. We were asked to forgo a trip to HUMBLE School because the children are taking monthly exams. So tomorrow will be our first day there. It is hard to wait. Most of our time until Saturday will be in and around the school. On Saturday we pack up for Busia with a sightseeing stop in Jinja before the long drive to Sangalo Beach Hotel. If you remember from last year the hotel is literally at the end of the road. Beyond is Lake Victoria and Kenya. It is beautiful. We will spend Saturday and Sunday night there, worshiping in 4 churches. Rev. John Elliot will do some pastoral training before our return to Mukono.
All for now. Thank you for your prayers. As we were flying yesterday we were praying for Crossroads in the midst of worship.
Peace and Grace-
Team 2

Greetings from Ethiopia! Day/Night (who knows anymore) #1

Hello from the beautiful Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!

Team #2 has safely landed in Ethiopia and are waiting to complete the final leg of the trip to Entebbe Uganda. The first leg was a 9 hour flight to Rome, where we were able to fly over the Alps and see an absolutely amazing view of the mountains. After a 1 hour refueling in Rome, we landed in Addis Ababa 6 hours later. No one is really certain as to what time there body is telling them the time is, however, the small numbers on the bottom right hand side of this computer read 1:30 a.m.

11 of the team members made it to the Hilton hotel, while Jen and Marie stayed at the Ethiopian airport in search of Marie's lost cushion. Fortunately, the cushion turned up in no time and Jen and Marie got invited into a the first class lounge, "Cloud Nine." The "Hilton Package" consisted of a packed van ride to and from the hotel, (where our driver believed he had the right away in every situation), the weaving in and out of nearby cars and constant honking at other drivers, a 10:30 pm buffet and the quickest stay we've ever experienced in a hotel room (2 hours). But that 2 hours on a soft bed and our bodies in a complete horizontal position, was well worth it. Some of us younger ones have more trouble falling asleep sitting in an upright position (eh em....Pastor Dave (dad) :). I think Jen and Marie lucked out with their luxurious Cloud Nine experience. Nevertheless, the trip has thus far been great and we are all very excited to see our Ugandan family. This international dial-up couldn't be better! we will stay in touch and hopefully blog once in Uganda. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated! God Bless!

Team #2

June 24

Team,

I just spoke to Christina and Susan. They are having a great trip thus far although there have been challenges at HUMBLE Place with mosquitoes around the latrine. The girls dorm is at the end of the building near the latrines so many of the girls are being treated for malaria. Two children have typhoid. One has returned home. The team got to see the school nurse in action as there were about 15 children waiting to be treated. Obviously clean water and sanitation is a huge issue. The call group members met with the team there, including Eric but not Daniel. Water sanitation may now become the #1 priority.

From Dave’s conversation with Cathy and mine with Christina it sounds as though some of our team spent time today obtaining, building and installing screens on the girls’ dorm windows.

Today the team went to Nambole and saw the old church and the new. Susan feels that it is coming along nicely, with foundation and some walls. Apparently they spent $47K on the land alone so with the remaining money a lot has been accomplished.

Yesterday Robert took the team around to show them the many projects that he had talked about. So they have seen the fishponds and maize mill. He took them to his house and from there they walked to the property where the rice is planted. Rachel has done an outstanding job. Much has already been harvested.

The Rider is nice. They have eaten at the Colline twice for lunch. They say we won’t recognize it. Food has been great, in spite of Dave Bennett’s bad experience. Best thing for Christina is no bugs and good mosquito nets.

That’s all for now. Tomorrow is sightseeing at Jinja so hopefully they will go to the Source Café and blog and send emails. Everyone is well. Niko is a little tired but got a 2 hour nap in the van today while everyone else was busy at the school or eating at the Colline.

Blessings,

Jen

in Uganda

The team is doing very well. They presented their supplies and the keyboard today. Cathy said it was wonderful, and they hope to begin making bricks to construct the clinic.