Dear Friend,

In March, the Tree of Life Ministries Board of Directors met, and we were delighted that Vincentia could be with us. She had recovered from a long illness.

Sadly, on Easter Day, she joined our other strong Ugandan woman board member, Alice, in heaven.

There was an outpouring of sympathy for the loss of this outstanding member of the Lukaya community. She had given much to help Mustard Seed Academy grow and thrive. But before that, she was known as ‘musawo,’ which is Luganda for medic. She had a maternity clinic at the edge of town, with her own home on the same property.

The mayor of Lukaya posted: “You have served well, and I’m grateful to request heaven to receive you well, Mrs Tamale Nakyeyune Vincentia. You handled thousands of deliveries, and that is enough rent in heaven’s paradise.”

Directors and staff posted: “It’s so sad.” “We shall miss the parental role she has played for our community.” “My God, l will miss her; she has been like a mother.” “Banange kitalo nnyo - Friends, this is so terrible.” “Kitalo nnyo nnyo - Very, very terrible.”

This photo captures the essence of our mission—Ugandan and American hands joining together to nurture the seeds we’ve planted. Your support helps sustain this multicultural partnership that Vincentia helped build.

Though we’ve lost two remarkable women (Alice, early in 2023), their legacy continues through every child who thrives at Mustard Seed Academy. Board members, staff, and supporters like you form an unbreakable chain of care that spans continents and generations.