What day is it anyway?

I have been here for almost two weeks, and I'm already losing track of the days. And I do apologize for not posting really much of anything. I will try to be better and the power has been great lately, so I won't have that excuse to stop me.

This week has been one of much traveling, in all forms. I went to Kampala and Entebbe on Monday to pick up my luggage, fix a phone and pick up a few things on my enormous list of items I forgot to pick up when I first arrived. I have been making various trips to Kiwoko to gather things and drop off people - I'm even learning how to drive on the 'wrong' side of the car and the 'wrong' side of the road. The hardest part of driving here is learning how close I can get to the ditch before falling in, in order to allow enough room for oncoming vehicles. But I can remember the words of my grandfather - "Stay between the ditches," and that is what I am hoping for.

I went to David Family on Tuesday and it was so good to see them again! And thank you to Gladys, my Luganda teacher, who helped me blow them all away when I answered a question that they asked in Luganda. They were convinced that I had no idea what they were asking, but ah ha, I did! Victory at last!

As I approach the weekend, I have a new creature to keep an eye out for - the kids found a 9 foot long Python skin shed -- yes I guess I am in Africa!

I am Here!

After 3 plane rides, two sleepless nights and an amazing shopping trip in Kampala, I made it back to Kasana safe and sound. Thank you to all of you who have been praying for me and for my safety. It has been great to be back at Kasana and with the new experience of living on my own here, it has been a stretching experience as well.

Becca has been such a blessing to have with me as she calmly helped me shop when I was hardly functioning and as her encouraging words have brought me through days when I didn't think I had anything left.

David family, the family group that I have been a part of in the past, brought by a loaf of freshly baked bread today to bless me and what a blessing it was! I can't explain how much I have missed them and how wonderful it has been to see the family again.

Speaking of David Family, I am going to go visit them, so I must be going. So long for now!

And I'm Off!

I just touched down in London and I'm trying to figure out ways to occupy the large time-slot ahead of me. Turning on my computer turned out to be the smartest thing I've done all day, as London Heathrow now has free wi-fi!

So, now I'm off! After many tearful good-byes, I'm off to be "Gone to Uganda" once again. It has been almost a year since I've been back, and with the new challenges that lie before me have set my nerves racing, adrenaline pumping from sheer excitement and activated an overwhelming fear of failure.

For those of you who ever have watched "The Simpsons", I am feeling like the old Mr. Burns, who at one time has so many diseases surging throughout his body, in fact he should be dying, but all of the diseases are counteracting one another, saving his life and creating him into a medical miracle. I have so many things going on inside that I 'should' be falling apart, but since He is holding me together, I am, as the Ugandans say, 'fine.' The One who has called me back to Uganda is above every fear, pain, and triumph.

My role this time will be a bit different that my previous role in 2008. I will be managing the Guesthouse (the 'Inn' where teams and visitors stay while serving at New Hope Uganda) and coordinating the teams and visitors that serve at New Hope. I have big shoes to fill, but thankfully my feet are rather large.

When I reach Uganda tomorrow morning, I will be greeted by a great friend, Nancy and my 3rd cousin, Becca. Becca will be staying with me for a month as she will serve as my assistant and I am so grateful for following His call to come. I am very much looking forward to seeing familiar faces tomorrow!

I will try and post as often as I can and as always, I REALLY enjoy hearing from you!