May 2022
In each of our newsletters, we seek to encourage, applaud and honor each of you as partners who are making a difference in the world. This month, we want to recognize all of the women in our lives who are making an impact in the lives of others as we celebrate Mother’s Day. We know that we are living in a world where the “traditional” mom is becoming extinct but we also recognize that many women stand as protectors of all that is good. For some, Mother’s day comes with feelings of loss, sadness and unfulfilled dreams due to life’s circumstances. For those experiencing those feelings, our hearts break with you.

We do recognize that each of you are unique beings that were fearfully and wonderfully made and are being used to shape and mold others through your investment in them. So, whether you are a mother, grandmother, aunt, sister or dear female friend, we encourage you to be intentional in your influence over those in your lives. May you experience God’s favor and peace and we wish for each of you a special Mother’s Day. We hope you also enjoy our articles from our ROTOM Uganda staff.

"Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the Lord should be praised. Give her credit for all she does. She deserves the respect of everyone."
Proverbs 31:30-31 (GNT)
There's Love in Abundance 🖤💛❤️
By Kenneth Mugayehwenkyi

It is remarkable to know that each one of us is loved by our heavenly father and that He has given us the ability to love immeasurably. It has been over two years now since Uganda registered its first COVID-19 case. In those early days of 2020, we had no idea of how quickly the world would change and how those changes would affect us all in ways, both big and small.
VOC's Setting the Groundwork for Seniors

Meet Falisto Lufatiye, a remarkable senior who lives at one of ROTOM’s Village Outreach Senior Care Centers. Not only does he have a beautiful smile, but he also has a groundbreaking story that helped establish the initial VOC. Falisto was born in 1932 in Burundi, East Africa. He migrated from Burundi to Uganda to find work as a laborer on farms in 1969. He had 2 sons and 1 daughter whom he left in Burundi and ever since, has not had contact with them. Falisto is afraid to go home to Burundi because he believes, everyone he left there is now dead.
Grannies Helping Grannies Across the Waters

When the AIDS pandemic first swept across Africa, it took the lives of 35 million people which left their children alone and orphaned. The most vulnerable, the strong dedicated grandmothers “stepped in” to care for these precious children. And, by the amazing hand of the Lord, the Stephen Lewis Foundation launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, in response to the emerging crisis
WHY OUR PARTNERS LOVE OUR SENIORS...

"I am so blessed to participate in this ministry. I have gained family, made friends and found a spiritual purpose previously unknown to me. In ROTOM I have found my real focus and am so fulfilled when I am able to help the poor and widows as our Lord and Savior commanded us. This is true religion, not just sitting in a pew each week. I wish everyone was able to go and visit these precious grannies and grandpas and see how we can do God’s work in a way that blesses them and us."

Sherry Skinner - Monument, CO 
Your commitment allows us to offer hope to seniors in Uganda and Ethiopia. Do you know someone who could get involved? Share your ROTOM story with them today and help us connect all our seniors with a life-changing friendship. We'd also love to hear from you. Please email us your story of how your friendship has changed your life! Call (888) 540.3439
YOU CAN BECOME A HEALTH CARE HERO!
This month, can you help one of our seniors with their most pressing needs? Do this by giving a special, one-time gift to your senior! Make a Health Impact today and change their health and life for years to come! For more info., go to this link.
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