I find it incredibly funny that my carry on weighs more than each of my checked bags...
I have more stuff for my friends than I do for myself (OK the cured meat may be a little selfish, but I can't possibly eat 4 pounds of salt pork, 4 pounds of summer sausage and 2 pounds of pepperoni while I'm there. Besides it'll give me a great opportunity to go on that beans and rice diet I've been wanting to try....
I spent last Friday with a missionary friend of mine. She spent the past year in Switzerland. Some people think that it was vacation, but I tell you the truth, it was not. She spent more than a few hours alone - really alone - no TV, radio or phone or anyone else. It wasn't a journey where she was supposed to be alone, but after her daily work was done (ministering to a precious aging servant!) all she had was time. She could get on the computer, but even that was limited... Emailing your kids is just not the same as talking to them or being with them. Emoticons don't even come close to sharing all the feeling in your voice or face... It was so encouraging to know that God showed up when she hadn't planned it.
I have no real plans for what I'll do or be in Uganda other than a servant to my dear friend and her family! Perhaps that's the best place for me to begin - with nothing to offer but me. I could ask to go on safari or some exotic journey, but Uganda is exotic enough TYVM! I'm content just doing whatever my hands find to do...
Like now, I have shoes to shod on my 3 yo, dinner to make ready and tidying up along with folding laundry...
May the Lord Bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you and give you peace forever...
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bags are packed. now what?
Leave, thats' what!
And don't leave your mind back here with your boys. they're in fine hands. They will survive!
I want to hear all about it (and see lots of pics) just as soon as you get back!
Hm, haven't thought about the absence of the always available drinking water -- we do take much for granted, don't we? I was with Kimmy's Vball team when they went to a national tournament in TN. The team was staying in a house together and when they arrived they were all thirsty. One by one they looked and looked for bottles of water (none had been brought it yet and it was late at night) and with shocked expressions, asked, "What are we going to drink?" Introducing them to the faucet (which contained wonderful, cool, well water) was almost humorous.
We'll be praying ... post when you can.
Godspeed dear friend. May you find the ability to sleep on the eternally long flights.
How awesome! I'm so jealous. Can't wait to hear how it goes!
Wishing you the best of luck.
All this encouragement... I'm delirious...
If you have bonus points and need a place to stay, ... read my next post.
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