FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS!

We now move right into the championship football league for Busega that Fr Raymond sponsored. He made it a huge event, getting uniforms for the kids, trophies, prizes and of course a DJ! There was a food feast to go along with this. He went ALL OUT! He told me he didn't want the boys to miss out on fun boyhood things. He wanted them to feel they were part of a family and get to enjoy their childhood.

Team pictures 

nerves of steel 

Team Arsenal
Brian with arms outstretched
NOTE the shoes

I told them to look fierce!

They are all very serious

He certainly made this work. Everyone from the kids, including the disabled children and workers had great fun! Everyone had a team they cheered for and the boys all got their team pictures taken. They were all serious and nervous before the matches.

Team Arsenal (seniors) with coach Douglass

Team Manchester City (they won) 

They played ALL OUT!

Love this shot!

If I was only a little more to the left...RATS

There was even an award ceremony a few days later with cake and fireworks. Several of the boys entertained with their music and dance and friends of Busega were invited to join in on the celebration. Three of the Brothers had their profession that same weekend and family members came in from Kenya. They also joined us at Busega.

Douglass the defender playing with the Workers
against the Brothers 

Nice header by one of the brothers

The workers won because of the much larger cheering section! 

Support from above

including cheering and "happy dance" during goals 

Up in the air, junior birdman

 have to get an action shot with my son Brian the defender

They play all out in bare feet, mismatched slippers and mismatched shoes

I LOVE the fact they celebrate life and make good memories for the boys here. These moments are going to make them know that they are truly cared for and loved.

Fr Raymond making memories during the award ceremony 

again, fireworks and cake are a MUST!