The beginning.....

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog!

I created this blog in hopes of keeping you all updated on my progress while in Uganda. Because of the unreliability of the internet (and power) in Mukono, I thought this would be the best way of keeping in touch with everyone rather than sending a ton of different emails. I will try to update this blog as much as possible but there are no promises as to how often that will be.

For your reference, Uganda is 7 hours ahead of Toronto. For those of you who need to get in contact with me you can email me at jenjmack@hotmail.com I ask that you don't send any emails unless they are of an urgent nature, as I will not have a lot of time to check them all.

Oh and just to let everyone know who donated, all together we raised $8700!!!! I think that's incredible!! I will try to include in the blog where the money is being spent and how the kids are reacting. To date some of the money has been spent to buy school supplies such as pencils, erasers, note pads, a dictionary and encyclopedia as well as some fun toys!

I think that's it!!! I leave for my adventure on Friday the 27th and will return to Toronto on Aug 2nd.

Thanks to everyone who supported me taking this trip and to all of you who donated.

Jenn

P.S. Enjoy the little slide show on the side. These are pictures of where I will be staying while In Uganda. Check out that toilet!!!!! (or should I say hole in the ground)