Feb. 2, 2018 – Tomorrow will be my last day in the office. Staff will be “scattered” at meetings so I’m not sure what the day will hold for me. I left the office mid-morning today (Thursday) to take George shopping for some of the items he needs for school. Dianah accompanied me, and it...
Jan. 31, 2018 – It’s mid-week of my final week in Uganda. My time here has been shorter, but always good in it’s own way – with its own stories to tell. This trip has not been without its challenges: no water for a couple of days and after it was restored, having a truck...
Jan. 28, 2018 – I thought today would be a catch up day but things have a way of changing – as they do for anyone. I cleaned my house this morning with the help of Joel and George. We finished around one in the afternoon and walked through the village buying some food staples...
Jan. 25, 2018 – We saw the children off this morning, each to their own Districts. Some will travel for 10 hours on a bus or taxi. They were “bright” and energetic at 8:00 A.M. but I imagine most of them are sleeping on their way home. Once meeting these teens you can’t forget them....
Jan. 24, 2018 – This will be brief. The camp is still going on into the night – because you know teens have more energy than me. Rose and I left after this second day around 7:30 after a closing and a cake! There are so many stories and these older children have matured and look...
Jan 22, 2018 – It has been awhile since I have communicated. There is never a dull day. They are active and filled with interactions with good people. Last Friday we had a final meeting for the Empowerment Retreat which begins today, Monday. I met the two main facilitators for the retreat from an organization...
Jan. 18. 2018 – Last week at this time I was finalizing my packing for my travels – The time goes by fast! Yesterday was a lighter day at the office and in the evening, I went to a local Rotary Meeting with Rose. She’s very involved and has missed being with this group of...
Jan. 16, 2018 – Already it seems like I have been here longer than a couple of days! They have been full days,as usual – along with some surprises. Yesterday late afternoon, after arriving home from the office I had a couple of visitors. One of the children who Tom and I, along with Christy and Ron Brewers, sponsor through...
Jan. 15, 2018 – All of you should know by now that when I use this “salutation” for a letter it’s regarding a trip to Uganda. I usually find time to write prior to leaving, but the days prior were a bit hectic and –here I am in Uganda, and already at work in the...
