The words strike at the heart of everyone who hears them and have such an insidious connotation. To us, they indicate self-righteousness, slavery, and an absolute lack of value of human life. But when you hear the words come out of a mother’s mouth about her own children it takes it to a new dimension. Veronica is a 51 year … Read More
My 39th Birthday (Jerry Miele)
It’s been an adventurous and exciting trip so far. I celebrated my 39th birthday waking up for my first full day in Africa. That day my best friend, Alex, and I began our journey to meet up with the rest of the team who was already in Gulu, Uganda, which was to serve as our base of operations for the … Read More
Open Our Eyes (Tammy Pryor)
Our day began as I stepped out of my comfort zone by leading the morning devotion. I chose Exodus 3:11 where Moses feels incompetent to lead God’s people out of Egypt. This scripture I found fitting for the ones where this is their first mission trip but equally fitting for even the seasoned missionary. Each time I gear up for a … Read More
Eyes Opened (Karen Padgett)
Today was the beginning of my eyes being opened. In Matthew 25:40 the Bible says, the king will answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did this to one of these brothers of mine, even the least of of them, you did it to Me. I have never thought of myself as wealthy. Comfortable yes. Today, … Read More
The Start to Uganda, November 2015 (Eddie Humphrey)
What a special day this has been. As I write this entry, it is hard to know exactly where to start. Our mission team is comprised of (10) participants from Texas, Tennessee and Indiana, plus (3) members of the incredible Sweet Sleep Staff. A personal sidebar real quick, this is my fourth consecutive year to travel to this dear African … Read More
Now That You Know
I’ll never forget my first mission trip. It was my first time out of the country, first time to see abject poverty, first time to serve outside of myself. It was a Sweet Sleep mission trip to Kampala, Uganda and we constructed bunk beds for 250 kids in two orphanages. I ended up on that trip simply because a few months … Read More
Frustrated & Fired Up (Savannah Koehn)
I’m frustrated and fired up. I have a new passion and a deep love for the vulnerable people of Uganda, and I miss them. I felt helpful, I saw the hurting, and I want to do more. The people I encounter back home have not experienced what I have, and I cannot explain or show them exactly why I feel … Read More
Our Both Hands Project
It’s your birthday – make a wish! What do you wish for? OUR wish came true this weekend as we celebrated twelve years of incredible ministry by linking arms with local non-profit ministry Both Hands Foundation to serve a local widow by doing home repairs and giving her a total yard makeover! Early Saturday morning, a team of more than … Read More
Happy Birthday to Sweet Sleep
Happy Birthday Sweet Sleep! For 12 years, Sweet Sleep has worked tirelessly to show God’s love and hope in Christ to the world’s orphaned and abandoned children. What started with serving a singular need in a tiny country called Moldova has turned into a ministry that has provided over 22,000 beds to children in seven countries, emergency relief efforts following … Read More
Intro to Moldova 2015
I am struck today in a very profound way by the circumstances in which I find myself. I’m standing in a camp that was built during the Soviet era that was used as an Communist indoctrination camp for youth. I’m standing on ground that was dedicated to promoting thoughts and ideals that were openly in opposition to my Christian beliefs. … Read More