“Babirye” is the name given to the first born of a set of twins if the first born is a girl. Maggie was given that name. According to information from the mother, Maggie’s twin died a few months after the birth. They were born at home and received no immediate care.
We have since learned some interesting information about twins. Our lawyer shared with us that often times if a twin dies, it is considered bad omen to talk about the one that has passed. This explains a little for us. Last year when we learned about her name, we asked if she had a twin. Everyone said no. Turns out, they didn’t want to wish ill will on the Maggie, the living child, by speaking of the one that had died.
Good information for us and definitely part of the story God has written for Maggie. We are still in waiting mode in regards to the adoption. Not much we can do but look forward to a positive ruling on the 27th. We fully believe that if this is what God has in mind for our family, then He will make an easy path for us. In the meantime, we have been busy with the children in the sponsor program. We are working on update photos, letters, and interviews for new children. I have seen many of your sponsored kids already and they all send their greetings. It is so amazing for me to have seen these kids repeatedly over the last 4 or 5 years and watch them grow right in front of the eye of the camera. I do my best to remember almost all 325 of the kids names, and they do their best to cooperate with me when taking their photo. They remember me and I remember them. It is an amazing relationship.
From Uganda with Love,
Ali
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