Greetings

Olio tya ya'll!!!

I have coined a new phrase in Lusoga. I like to refer is as Southern Hospitality meets Busoga.

I met my co-workers that I will work with for the next few years. All I can say is that they are awesome. I definitely believe that God's favor has been upon me and this group. First He saves us from an accident that could have taken our lives, but we only had a few scratches and bruises and now He has enabled us to be paired with people of like minds and goals within areas that we are truly interested in. How awesome!!! I believe "the prayers of the righteous availeth much." Thanks Mom and Dad and all those interceding on our behalf: Grandparents, ministers, family, and friends.

I will work along side 2 colleagues in developing a youth program in Kamuli. One of my colleagues shares a teaching background like myself. How awesome! I go for a site visit next week where I will be fortunate enough to pick out my own house and I might even have a toilet and a kitchen. I'm still praying on those items. So send up some praise now because I know God is able! I have mastered going to the pit latrine- but hey- I won't complain if I get a "porcelain throne!" I am heir to His throne!!!

Tunawayanga!!!

Much Needed Update

Hey all-I have found out that I will be in the Kamuli area of Uganda for the next 2 years. Southeaster Uganda. I will be working with an international NGO with Orphans and Vulerable Children and Youth. I am excited. These next two years are looking more promising and fun!

Frog- Update
I walked home in the dark when it was raining. (a 20min walk) A frog's heaven. Thanks to the assistance of my good friend Diana and her head lamp I made it all the way home and then saw a HUGE frog near the steps of the house and I freaked out!!! Hey, but I did make the walk home. I won't try that one again.

Mail Update

I don't have any. Hmmm.
Well just an FYI when you send packages it gets here faster if they are in a padded envelope vs a box. If you label the package "religious materials" or add some religious phrases then it doesn't get tampered with and it ships faster. Just a hint or two. Oh if you send books or media materials you can get a media discount rate from the US post office. I'll be waiting.

I miss you all write/email soon. It's hard to access the internet sometimes b/c of reliability and funds. Peace