did you know they advertise for quick weight gain and bigger hips?

After much help from Joe, Camila, and the rambunctious boys we finished painting the apartments.
Kampala City School students... aren't they so studious?

they hit a bird with a rock. with a rock. can your child throw with this aim?
sunset. acacia tree. monkey within.
fabulous joseph finishing the veranda... thanks to our sponsors!
We are headed to Kanungu for a 4 day trip.

Recent news:

The boys were sent for their haircuts and the most amazing thing ever is...

Their favorite part of the week cost 1,500 Shillings, Mango Day equal to less than one dollar.

A cool cat named Kevin is coming to work at the home for a week or so.

We are anxiously waiting for his arrival.

Future plans for the home and schools are taking shape,

much work needs to take place and thanks to all of you...

these words continue to be true, "We can do the work we love instead of work in order to do what we love."

It's my turn.

I, Joe Hedrick, have the privilege and joy of joining the dynamic duo.

As the blog already states, Chris has officially left for the states.

At this moment, Kami and I are borrowing internet from a Hotel downtown Kampala.

Random Updates!!!

Sam's daughter, Rachel, just had her dowery, so now all the anticipation for the wedding in August.  The boys were so cute in their best dressed.  

Money continues to find its way right when we need it.  It is so amazing to be on this side of things, where I don't just read about it on the blog but feel the pressure of bills and loans building.  Then BAM, God does His thing and laughs.

And tomorrow is the beginning of life full time. 

No Chris to hold my hand in front of all the city school children.

He has done such a fantastic job with the senior school... they love and will miss him. 

Poor Kami left to drag little ol' me around and get me into shape.

Pray that she doesn't kill me.

I am so thankful she is so stinkin patient.

This is a picture of Hanny.

He is a Senior 5 student who lives in our village.

I met him waiting outside our room wanting to talk to Kami.  Since then we have hung out almost every night.  He has such an amazing heart.  He loves football and is such an incredible artist.  Within a week of being at the home, we started guitar lessons.  He works with our children all the time, teaching them art and helping with homework.  His heart is set on going to Lipscomb University someday.

One of the biggest struggles here is this fear that everyone you meet just wants a visa or money.

Sadly, we don't have that kind of power.  Hanny is the first person I've met that loves and gives to me without any intent on getting in return.  

The reason for his picture!!!

Hanny makes the most fabulous necklaces I have ever seen.

They are made from recycled paper... I have no idea how he does it, but we realized the possibilities once we saw his work.  So we have sent a bag full of them with Chris to the states.

Women, get them while they are hot.

Men, get them for your women while they are hot.

The price on these suckers are going to sky rocket, these things will be on high demand before you can say, "holy kiss a monkey on the lips." 

The cool part about these necklaces is what it supports.

The money goes to support the home as well as Hanny.

SO not only are they recycled (Mother Nature nods her head) but God will bless you with a thousand good feelings!!! 

So, email Chris: christopherandrewwest@gmail.com 

Price for now will be a suggested $10 donation... but the work alone is worth more so you judge.  See the picture below for the effects of these beads.

For the first time ever, love to all of you back in the states.

Life here is a blast.  The boys are so inspiring.

Kami is working her butt off and thanks all of you for your supports.

Sponsors: be on the look out for a suprise?!

Sola bulungi? 

July Visit

During the month of July Chris will be in Portland to do some work stateside for the home and be in Chad Turner's wedding.

If you are sponsoring a child and want to send any letters, pictures or donations to them, please email them to:

Chris West

5319 SE 69th Portland OR 97215

If anyone else would like to make any contributions to the home, please send them accordingly.

We love you all.