Author: Adventures

Last week, we had an incredible experience in Nairobi, Kenya, for our midpoint debrief. The busride there went a lot more smoothly than our initial busride–so much so that we even made it there early and on our first day we were able to go to a Nairobi mall! I cannot even recall how many tears of joy I shed that day at the sight of so many clothes, and so much ice cream and American candy. We also discovered a legitimate supermarket, complete with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Oreos, and Nature Valley Bars. The next day in Nairobi, we went to Java House–a restaurant that we had...

 Uganda, Africa edition! In America, I’ve never done any of these things. But in Africa, this is normal living! Started all my mornings at around 6:30 a.m. That’s what living in a room full of 4 girls will do to you. Taken freezing cold showers. Eaten only a couple of different meals on repeat. Heard someone say, “I’m coming!” and then they show up 5 hours later. Been in a place where it rains at least 5 times a week. Greeted someone with “hello!” and they respond, “I’m fine!” Become friends with everyone...

Hi Everyone! So…we didn't go to the bush… yet. Some logistical things fell through and so we are hoping to go in November. We still are leaving for Nairobi on October 20th for mid-point debrief and will back in Lira October 26th. I thought I would update you some things we have done lately and give you a bit of an understanding of the culture here in Uganda. – The last day of the anniversary at Victory Church equalled a march around Lira. About 200 Africans and our team marched around the city for 2 hours. We sang praises to God and waved leafy branches. It...

Missionary life isn't everything it's always cracked up to be. I know a lot of you have been saying how jealous you are of me being in Africa, and how you wish you could be here. But in reality, do you really wish you were here?   Because i'm going to be real right now and say it is so hard being here. It's so hard being away from everything you have ever known. It's lonely, and I find my heart longing for the comfort of everything back home. I battle with my mind every single day. I fight for my heart to be here. I fight the Enemy off every single day. ...