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Proud to be an American…Now DO!

February 8, 2012
Adventures
Life on the Field

It's so hard sitting down to blog about my experiences here in Lira. There are so many things that I want to share, so many things that I want to say. So I'll give you a little peek a day earlier this week. From my journal: February 3, 2012 Oh what a day! I'll start with yesterday… Yesterday was a day for quiet time. We compiled a list of 200 things we want to see God do in our lives, in the team, and in Uganda. The quiet time was much needed. Today we are just beginning to flex the muscles we'll be using in ministry. We have a plan of action, and we are eagerly...

They named their pig “Darby”!

February 8, 2012
Adventures
Life on the Field

Ok so my blog doesn't actually have to do with this pig, but a family did name their pig after me! This week I started working with compassion international. It's been a really good experience. I don't know about you guys, but when I see adds for child sponsor programs I get really depressed. You see videos of hungry, sad children with some sad song in the background. If I'm being honest, that's when I usually change the channel. Now don't get my wring, that is the reality of the situation. These kids are hungry, they are lost, and they are looking for love. But...

Stranded in the desert with no water and a couple chickens

February 8, 2012
Adventures
Adventure

Hey everyone!! So this past week has been great! On friday we went to the AIDS club meeting where we got to interact with people living positively with HIV/AIDS. It was really cool to see the strength that these people have! On Saturday we spent the entire day at the church helpinng with the compassion program. It is really cool to be able to be involved and see what they are actually doing for these sponsored children. For those of you who dont know, compassion is an organization through which people can sponsor a child. The child recieves food, education and other important items such as...

Is this real life?! Is this going to be forever?!

February 1, 2012
Adventures
Life on the Field

If you know anything about me, you know I LOVE to laugh. I love to laugh at myself and I love to laugh at other people. I just love to laugh. One video that makes me laugh is called "David After Dentist". If you haven't seen in I recommend you go to youtube and watch it. If you're anything like me, you'll get a good chuckle out of it. My favorite line in "David After Dentist" is when David asks "Is this real life? Is this going to be forever?". This week I found myself asking JUST that. 1." Is this real life?!" Who gets to leave school,...

I Can Never Think of Titles!

February 1, 2012
Adventures
Admissions

The internet connection has been…trying…today so I don't have much time to write but here goes: One of the many things God has been teaching me during these past two weeks (cannot believe it has only been two weeks- it feels like we've lived here for months) is an incredible tolerance- or even an enjoyment- or things that would normally really annoy me. Such as… -Kids accidentally pouring my whole water bottle into my backpack. My poor Bible will forever wear the physical scars. -Looking, feeling and being dirty. All the time. -Never doing anything "on...

Hiding sweet potatoes in purses

February 1, 2012
Adventures
Admissions

so. just sitting at the internet cafe drinking a coffee milkshake…trying to find the desire to write about something. Eating dairy products here is always a bit of an adrenalin rush, since you never know exactly how you'll feel afterwards, but ice cream is worth the risk and i've always liked living life on the edge. There are a lot of things you never realize you miss till they're gone…like ice. and broccoli. This second week has been a bit harder getting acclimated as we finally realize we'll be here for 4 months but it is so awesome getting to know the people...

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