A Day to Remember

What a wonderful day; a real highlight of our trip. After more meetings at misc. ministries, we went to meet our Gretta Scholars at Nsambya SON.  They were so gracious and kind.  They gave us warm introductions and then sang to us and gave us beautifully wrapped handmade presents.  We will treasure them always.  It is so clear that our Scholars are so appreciative and you know that their lives have been so greatly affected and empowered. As they told their stories, some would get emotional…and of course, we did too.

We got a tour of the school and then a long visit in the pediatric ward, their current rotation.  We started at the nurse’s station and met the nurse in charge.  While there, a little hand took mine, and when I looked down, I was welcomed by a precious little face and a bright smile.  This little boy had been in the pediatric ward for three months with two months in ICU.  His head had been crushed between two cars and his head showed the scars. We were joined at the hip for the rest of the visit.

We watched the Scholars interact with all the patients and their parents.  They seemed so natural and comfortable in the role of nurse and caregiver.  The patients warmed to them and appreciated the care.  They were knowledgeable and bright and caring.  We were just radiating with pride for our hardworking Scholars. 

It was a sad ‘good-bye’ especially with our new little friend. It took all the Scholars to pry him from my hands.  I could hear his cries throughout the hospital grounds.  It broke my heart…but I knew he was in good loving hands. 

 

Days like this remind us again why we at TGF do what we do.  Through the work and dedication of our Gretta Scholars, lives are touched and saved every single day.  (MS)