Monday, March 30, 2009

Bitone Beds!

We received a wonderful package in the mail yesterday from Bitone (the children's home in Uganda that we volunteered at in January). It was a letter accompanied by a disc of photos of them installing their beds, hanging their mosquito nets, and making their home a little cozier!













Ryan and I were discussing last night how seeing those photos and picturing all of those kids now having an actual bed to sleep in just feels so good. We recently got a new shower in our master bedroom, which cost 2X the amount of money that it did for the beds. And while we do love our new shower, especially since it is free of mushroom growthage, giving to Bitone and places like that is where we'd rather spend our money. The ripple effect is so much more gratifying. It's hard to always keep that perspective, so if you see us slipping, please give us a gentle reminder. :)

1 comment:

The Wallenfangs said...

everyone looks so happy! and who wouldn't be with such bright colored bunk beds!!

oh my. mushrooms in your shower. i'll need to hear more about that!!