My trip to Uganda in October is booked!
I will not be staying in the Village, it would too difficult for my hosts.
I will be visiting the school, visiting some of the sponsored children's homes, working with the ladies in the sewing business. I have patterns and material for small items they can make and sell.
Visiting with my grandson Steven and his family. Working with the ladies in the jewelry business.
In September I have 2 shows scheduled- Products from Uganda and Columbia, and soon from the Congo.
September 17th at Trinity Covenant Church 10-2 after the sale we are having a baby shower for Edrian my coordinator in Uganda's wife. She is having a baby boy in October. I will bring the gifts with me when I go.
September 24th and 25th the Craft Sale is at the Women's Retreat in Swansey NH
Live your life with the heart of a servant. Give freely of your time your love and your service; make a decision daily to be the answer to someone else's prayer!
I will keep you all posted!
With Love,
MOM Sandy
Friday, July 29, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Uganda 2011
Hello All,
I will not be staying in the village, it does not have electricity nor a hotel of any kind. It would be a big imposition to everyone so I will be staying in Makindei.
The Women's Sewing Business.
I am trying to raise money for 3 months worth of rent $225.00for the ladies sewing business and enough to hire a trainer $20.00 per week, 240.00 for 3 months
The School
We still need to finish building the 3rd block $2,000.00 this project was under estimated and inflation is really bad in Uganda.
The Children
I am still trying to find 39 sponsors for the children. A couple of sponsors can no longer afford to pay because they are unemployed. I don't want the connection with the children lost because they can't pay so I try to raise the money for these children and send it in the sponsors name. Currently I am raising money for 6 to 7 children and 21 children have donating sponsors.
I will not be staying in the village, it does not have electricity nor a hotel of any kind. It would be a big imposition to everyone so I will be staying in Makindei.
The Women's Sewing Business.
I am trying to raise money for 3 months worth of rent $225.00for the ladies sewing business and enough to hire a trainer $20.00 per week, 240.00 for 3 months
The School
We still need to finish building the 3rd block $2,000.00 this project was under estimated and inflation is really bad in Uganda.
The Children
I am still trying to find 39 sponsors for the children. A couple of sponsors can no longer afford to pay because they are unemployed. I don't want the connection with the children lost because they can't pay so I try to raise the money for these children and send it in the sponsors name. Currently I am raising money for 6 to 7 children and 21 children have donating sponsors.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Returning to Uganda
Hello All,
I am planning on returning to Uganda in October. This time I want to stay in the vilage of Bakka for a few days. (The only thing that makes me nervous about staying in the village is the BUGS. The ant hills are bigger than I am.) Too much time is wasted traveling back and forth. This will allow me to spend more time with the children and visit with their faamilies.
I still need to raise money to meet the expences involved in this. Please consider making a donatation.
Trinity Covenant Church
7 Clematis Road
Lexington Ma
02451 -Attention Sandy
On the subject line put Sandys Uganda Adventure.
I am planning on returning to Uganda in October. This time I want to stay in the vilage of Bakka for a few days. (The only thing that makes me nervous about staying in the village is the BUGS. The ant hills are bigger than I am.) Too much time is wasted traveling back and forth. This will allow me to spend more time with the children and visit with their faamilies.
I still need to raise money to meet the expences involved in this. Please consider making a donatation.
Trinity Covenant Church
7 Clematis Road
Lexington Ma
02451 -Attention Sandy
On the subject line put Sandys Uganda Adventure.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Being God's Love
God's love!
I want to thank the many loving people that have help change the lives of children in the village of Bakka. The sponsored children's lives have been forever changed by the goodness of your heart. I KNOW it is a sacrifice to give $25.00 every month. Thank you very much. You are a gift of LOVE.
This month is one of the most difficult health wise for the children in the village and the supporting team in Uganda. Amazing kindness of my friends and church family have made . A young baby died 8 months old. The hospital would not release the body until the bill was paid. One hour after I shared this situation enough money was raised and the baby was released for burial.
A pregnant mother had been sick for months, she could not afford the necessary test to find out what was wrong. Again 1 hour after the need was shared the money was raised. The young mother was diagnosed as having a very bad infection and put on antibiotic.
My co worker Hopes young son has severe asthma. He needs medical treatment costing $95.00 per month for the next 9 months. This is a HUGE expense for the family. Hope earns $165.00 per month. PLEASE consider donating to help this young man and his family.
Make a tax deductable donation to
Trintiy Covenant Church
7 Clematis Road
Lexington Ma, 02421
Attention Sandy Gannon
'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' 40 And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.'
I want to thank the many loving people that have help change the lives of children in the village of Bakka. The sponsored children's lives have been forever changed by the goodness of your heart. I KNOW it is a sacrifice to give $25.00 every month. Thank you very much. You are a gift of LOVE.
This month is one of the most difficult health wise for the children in the village and the supporting team in Uganda. Amazing kindness of my friends and church family have made . A young baby died 8 months old. The hospital would not release the body until the bill was paid. One hour after I shared this situation enough money was raised and the baby was released for burial.
A pregnant mother had been sick for months, she could not afford the necessary test to find out what was wrong. Again 1 hour after the need was shared the money was raised. The young mother was diagnosed as having a very bad infection and put on antibiotic.
My co worker Hopes young son has severe asthma. He needs medical treatment costing $95.00 per month for the next 9 months. This is a HUGE expense for the family. Hope earns $165.00 per month. PLEASE consider donating to help this young man and his family.
Make a tax deductable donation to
Trintiy Covenant Church
7 Clematis Road
Lexington Ma, 02421
Attention Sandy Gannon
'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' 40 And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.'
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Amazing story of 2 little girls
Two little girls in Melrose have the heart of Jesus.
When these two little girls heard about the Children from the Christian Mission Academy in Uganda they took action. They went into their room and gathered up their best coloring books, pencils, small toys and craft supplies. They gave an unopened art set and said to send this gift to a child on their birthday.
The same girls took action during Haiti's earthquake. When they read in the Boston Globe that soap could help prevent the spread of colira, they took action and did a soap drive.
They are in the 1st and 2nd grade and are changing the world. They are truly inspirational.
When these two little girls heard about the Children from the Christian Mission Academy in Uganda they took action. They went into their room and gathered up their best coloring books, pencils, small toys and craft supplies. They gave an unopened art set and said to send this gift to a child on their birthday.
The same girls took action during Haiti's earthquake. When they read in the Boston Globe that soap could help prevent the spread of colira, they took action and did a soap drive.
They are in the 1st and 2nd grade and are changing the world. They are truly inspirational.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Comments from sponsors
Sandra,
You are so sweet to let us know. I feel very certain this program is one of the very best. You work so hard and it shows.
What a sweet letter. Thank you so much for this Sandy, it means a lot.
It's great to get the letters and the pictures. Many thanks for coordinating the program - I'm thrilled to participate.
Thanks for the picture and the letter. It's great to see pictures of Barbara. Is it possible to send something to her? I don't know anything about mail or shipping but thought maybe I would send something for Christmas. Need your advice because I don't want to do anything wrong here.
Your work on this is AMAZING!
Thank you so much for the pictures. We love looking at them. How old are Geofrey's brothers? Are they available for sponsorship?
You are so sweet to let us know. I feel very certain this program is one of the very best. You work so hard and it shows.
What a sweet letter. Thank you so much for this Sandy, it means a lot.
It's great to get the letters and the pictures. Many thanks for coordinating the program - I'm thrilled to participate.
Thanks for the picture and the letter. It's great to see pictures of Barbara. Is it possible to send something to her? I don't know anything about mail or shipping but thought maybe I would send something for Christmas. Need your advice because I don't want to do anything wrong here.
Your work on this is AMAZING!
Thank you so much for the pictures. We love looking at them. How old are Geofrey's brothers? Are they available for sponsorship?
Monday, February 7, 2011
Children needing sponsors
KASOZI GODFREY - Entering grade 3 his mother is a simple farmer and his father has died. He has been identified by the teachers as being one of the neediest children attending the school.
Najingo Ruth- is in P.5. She lost her father and she is staying with her mother plus her sister and brothers as seen in the family photo below. The mother is the one who takes care of them all. She is a simple farmer.
Please consider sponsoring one of these children.
Najingo Ruth- is in P.5. She lost her father and she is staying with her mother plus her sister and brothers as seen in the family photo below. The mother is the one who takes care of them all. She is a simple farmer.
Please consider sponsoring one of these children.
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