When I say that I am going to Uganda, I get a few different responses. The first is one of incredulity: Why would you ever do that? The idea of flying across an ocean and another continent to get to Africa is just not even in their realm of possibility, […]
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In frigid January, when the days are short, and the shining sun seems scarce, human beings need a bit of help to get through the cold and dark until spring arrives. There’s no arguing that healthy habits can provide some help to carry you through. Getting as much light as […]
I wrote “Burdens” because I found out what a terrible disease bilharzia is. When we were in the village of Kyakajoro, I asked the lady with bilharzia if her disease was fatal. She looked at me and said, ” all our illnesses are fatal if not treated. Even though I […]
The other day I talked about us having to visit different villages to determine the problems the people were experiencing from drinking contaminated surface water. CEED has specific questions we ask the people to see if there is anything unique in a community. I also mentioned the […]
Our first charity Gala in honor of our 20th Birthday was held at the Phipps Conservatory with 150 guests in attendance. We are so grateful for their generosity as many water wells and well rehabs were funded–Thank you so much! It’s raining now in Uganda. The rains are so necessary […]
Two weeks ago, the drill team, Herbert and I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Riddle and Mike Henry. Both live in North Carolina and have been doing work in Uganda East Africa. In 2015 Jennifer started a 501(c)3 called “Marking Progress”. While in Uganda they were told to contact CEED […]
Dear Family and Friends of CEED, Last week we had the pleasure of witnessing a borehole being drilled at God’s Care School in the village of Kabwoya, Uganda. This school has been requesting a well for three years. I don’t know who donated the money for this well but I wish […]
Friends and family of CEED, I was in Uganda for one week before traveling to Zambia. Northbridge Church in Cranberry Pa. does missions in Zambia. Five years ago, Northbridge purchased a drill rig and asked CEED to train a team in drilling operations. That team would then go to […]
Friends and Family of CEED, I have never moved to a foreign country I don’t like goodbyes, I have never owned less and I have always worked. I am out of my comfort zone. My prayers were “let me not be worried, but please open some doors”. There […]
It’s getting closer…. Jim is making his final preparations to go to Uganda for an extended stay. It’s been more complicated than he expected, and there have been many obstacles to his plans. Going to Africa is not the same as going on a week’s vacation. You can’t just turn […]