May 1, 2018 – Today is a public holiday here in Uganda – Labor Day. The PCAU office was closed, but many places remain open. It means “business” for many shopkeepers. As I was out and about it looked like a “normal” week day, but the traffic was lighter early in the day. I have...
Apr. 29, 2018 – My travels went well and I arrived in Entebbe on time, but going through customs and immigration is getting longer. When I thought I was through the process – and free – I found out all the luggage had to be re-scanned. My welcome was warm and it felt good to...
Apr. 28, 2018 – I am once again off to Uganda, sitting in the Airport in Amsterdam. The decision to come was rather “unplanned” until several weeks ago when I learned the exact dates of the Road to Hope Children’s Camp. Since they don’t interfere with another commitment I have later in May I decided...
Feb. 5, 2018 – Once again, thank you for your interest in my latest journey to Uganda. As I always say, “Each trip is different, and special!” My last days were spent packing, saying my good-byes, finishing up some documentation and teaching George to ride a bicycle. One of Rose’s relatives/friends had left behind a...
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...
