HOPE - CHRISTMAS IN UGANDA

Christmas in Uganda

by marjorie williams

here are 24 orphans in Uganda eagerly awaiting a gift from their Aunties in Newfoundland. Six years ago, a very devoted supporter of H.O.P.E. (Helping Orphans Prosper through Education), Catherine Bailey, vowed to make sure these children had a gift to open on Christmas morning.

Six years ago, when we started to support these children, food, water and clothing were our first priority. They were living in conditions that were hard to believe existed in a world where we have so much. We simply could not walk away from these beautiful children we came to love.

Eventually we learned that education was the most important thing one needed in order to break the cycle of poverty they were engulfed in. H.O.P.E. currently has all 24 children enrolled in a full-time private boarding school which allows them to have constant and reliable access to food, water, shelter, healthcare, education, supervision and compassion. We were also very fortunate to hire a doctor to take care of their medical needs. So basically, we covered all the needs of the children, but the one thing they needed was to know how much they were loved. That small Christmas gift that they waited for, even prayed for, did just that.

Every year Catherine calls upon her friends and family to donate. If you knew her, you would understand how persistent she is to raise as much money as possible.

We purchase the gifts, and get together, along with our elves, to wrap the presents and write cards to the children, and off to Uganda it goes. Sometimes by Canada post, sometimes by courier, and albeit expensive, they always arrive on time.

The best delivery was when Marjorie and Betty of H.O.P.E. delivered the gifts personally. This year again, they are being personally delivered by Santa Claus (aka Eddie Joyce).

Knowing that each child will receive some candy, a small toy, some clothes, a teddy bear, anything at all helps make the children so very happy. It is nowhere near the Christmas gifts our children have become accustomed to receiving these days.

We also provide them with an extra special meal, which would include pop and a Christmas cake. They typically make a field day event in celebration!

HOPE is so happy to have Catherine on our team. Christmas is a time for giving, and giving these children the knowledge that they are loved and cared for, is worth all the effort of getting these gifts all the way to the middle of Africa. Our love for them is bigger than that. If there was ever a definition of the true meaning of Christmas, this is it.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A CHARITABLE DONATION TO THESE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN AND THIS WORTHY CAUSE PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW. YOUR GIFT OF GIVING WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

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Creating Beautiful Homes To Live In

H O M E C A L L E D P L A C E A WOMEN ROCK MAGAZINE

INTERIOR DESIGN A

friendship created through design

Using a combination of different shades of blues, beiges and creams made for a very serene and cozy feel in this living room space.

A HOME TO CHERISH

Creating a beautiful home for one of my most cherished friends was a labour of love. Rosa had a vision for her new family home and I was determined to makes her dream come true.

A ROOM DESIGNED FOR PRACTICALITY, FUNTIONALITY AND BEAUTY!

The love felt in this home was quite evident when working on this intriguing home design project with my wonderful client/friend Roja.

Lily, their beautiful family dog was always there to greet me at the front door. She is cherished by all family members and treated with so much love and tenderness. It is endearing to watch.

MAKING MEMORIES a fabulous family room

ojR a wanted her family room to exude a certain calmness so that's exactly what I did.

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I started with my inspirational piece which was the area carpet. A beautiful 8x10 in a light gray with a cream background and a hint of blue was where

I built upon my design colour scheme.

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LIVING ROOM

The best part of this wonderful job that I am so blessed to have is meeting people like my very treasured friend Roja. We had so much fun working on the design project. Thankyou Roja for your friendship and hospitality. It was an absolute pleasure.

LIVING ROOM

A WOW FACTOR

INTRODUCING A SUNBURST MIRROR IN A SILVER FINISH AND PAIRING IT WITH A CONTEMPORARY CREAM BUFFET MADE FOR A HUGE IMPACT ON THIS OTHERWISE EMPTY LIVING ROOM WALL SPACE.

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THESE BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL CHYSANTHEMUMS PLACED STRATEGICALLY IN THE CENTRE SCREAM FOR ATTENTION WITH IT'S DEEP ORANGE HUE.

HC OOSEANATURAL WOODELEMENTTOADD WARMTH TO YOUR SPACE.

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SIMPLE BLACK AND WHITE PRINTSSTATEA CERTAIN CALMNESS TO THIS WELL APPOINTED SPACE.

ROJA WAS ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED WITH THIS GORGEOUS SHELVING UNIT.ITADDEDARUSTIC ELEMENT YET DIDN'T TAKE AWAY FROM THE

CLEAN LINES AND MODERN FEEL SHE ENVISIONED FOR HER SPACE.