we've been busy.

its been less than a year since this whole idea of AFRICA began. it's crazy to think that after all this planning, it's actually happening.
when i asked the people in uganda what i could bring that the kids need more than anything, they said toothbrushes. the administrators said theyve had to pull some teeth this past year, only because the children there do not have any access to dental care. and when i say that they pull their rotted teeth, i mean without any novocaine or professional care whatsoever; english majors will do serious dental work on toddlers.
when i heard this, it broke my heart.
in my world history class, i was presenting the documentary, invisible children to my class. i had been planning this since before we had decided to go to africa and thought it would be fitting to have the class collect toothbrushes and toothpaste for my trip. i had no idea that my class would come through as they did. i was expecting maybe 100? donations.
i ended up receiving well over 1000.
craziness.
absolute insanity.

so, thats basically the begining.
i cant wait to write the rest.

love.
-katie