City of Lights Baby Home

   I can’t even completely describe all the joy from today. Today was the dedication of the baby home! The day had finally arrived! After so much preparation, hard work and dedication, City of Lights Baby Home is officially open! First thing in the morning I went to the Tororo Airfield to pickup my dad and Alex Jones-Moreno. I was so glad that they could make it! I did not want to do this day without them. Building this home is something that my dad had encouraged me and helped me financially with building, so I really wanted him to be here to open this beautiful home.

   As we arrived at Smile Africa I was overwhelmed by the beautiful set up that they had arranged for the dedication. There were many people there to support us with this home, the senator and the mayor had even shown up to the dedication to see City of Lights Baby Home. I was so honored that they came to show their support.

   Many people spoke really encouraging words about Pastor Ruth and myself. It was so nice of the speakers to say such nice things about the work that God has done in Tororo, Uganda. When it was my turn to speak…for the first time in my life, I was speechless. I could not believe what was happening right in front of me. I have dreamed of this baby home for 7 years and now it has come true! Finally I was able to speak and I thanked everyone for coming. I am pretty sure I thanked everyone for coming about 5 times because I was so blown away at the amount of people who came to support, and that this home was finally being opened!

   Today was also my dad’s birthday. I loved being able to spend this day with him…doing what we love most, in a country we both adore. It was perfect. I am so grateful to have a dad who serves other people, loves other people, and believes in me. I am able to accomplish what I have accomplished because I grew up with a father who always told me that I could do anything that I set my heart to do.

   After my dad and I spoke, we were able to finally cut the ribbon, officially opening City of Lights Baby Home! Tears were flowing from my eyes as the nannies carried the babies into their new home. I saw the babies and toddlers laughing and running around their new home. There is huge play area in the center of the home and the children found all the toys and began playing with them. It was everything that I dreamed it could be.

   I am so happy and so overwhelmed with all that God has done. I am looking forward to making this home even better. As time goes on and finances allow, we will be able to furnish the baby home even more. I am so grateful for this new home. I am so excited to watch all of the babies who grow up in City of Lights Baby Home go out and change the world.

"Thank You Jesus for all that you have done! Thank you for this beautiful baby home that will be home to many babies. Thank you Jesus for putting this dream in my heart. Thank you for giving me a family who loves me and supports my dreams. I pray that you will protect these children and help this baby home flourish! I love you! Amen!"