oh, sweet leah

If you followed me on Twitter or Instagram during my time in Uganda, you would have heard me talk about Leah. This girl was a sweetie that blessed me so much. I know it sounds cheesy but it was as if we spotted each other the minute our bus drove into the lot. She found me, and we became instant friends. The saddest part about the day I left Arut was leaving Leah. I mean she stuck to me like glue. Even the day that I took the time to sit and write, she sat with me and fell asleep on my leg.

Leah’s mom is one of the pre-school teachers at the school that Adonai Partners has established in their community. I never met her dad. He didn’t show his face one time in the five days we were there. Not only did I spend a lot of time with Leah, but I also went and sat with her mom in their little hut. Sometimes we talked. Other times we just sat in the silence. Maybe it sounds weird, but there was a bond that happened with that sweet family. I’ve even heard from Leah’s mom since I left. Email exists even in the African bush!

I took A LOT of photos while I was in Arut. When I started editing this portion of my trip, it had been a few weeks since my return. I didn’t even remember the little Leah photo shoot that I found on my computer. It was like opening a gift. By looking at the photos, my guess is that she didn’t realize I was shooting her and when she did, she posed, and then got all silly on me. Exactly as a four year old should! Please remember Leah and her family in your prayers. Leah’s mom’s biggest prayer request was for school fees for her daughter.