A little life update with pictures and a video.
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A storm rolling in quickly over the hills of Kampala.
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Plane to go to Rwanda, reading so much, and an amazing sunset on my last night
A surprise trip....
A few weeks ago, we were looking at the immigration process and checking on my work permit status. Things have been progressing about as well as can be expected. Slowly my papers are getting through each office by the unending efforts of a Ugandan lady that works in the office. She serves us and helps us in countless ways by going to offices all around town. We are so thankful for her helpful, servant's heart.
With the steps that are left for my work permit, it was decided that I would be granted a mandatory vacation out of the country so I could return and get a new 3 month visa. I decided to go to Rwanda and visit friends from my orientation in Kenya one year ago.
Believe it or not, I actually managed to truly take a vacation. I read an entire book from start to finish, had some fabulous food, caught up on some sleep, and didn't even check my work email for over four days. I was also blessed to meet the other AIM missionaries there and learn a little bit more about their ministries.
With the steps that are left for my work permit, it was decided that I would be granted a mandatory vacation out of the country so I could return and get a new 3 month visa. I decided to go to Rwanda and visit friends from my orientation in Kenya one year ago.
Believe it or not, I actually managed to truly take a vacation. I read an entire book from start to finish, had some fabulous food, caught up on some sleep, and didn't even check my work email for over four days. I was also blessed to meet the other AIM missionaries there and learn a little bit more about their ministries.
Before we get too far into year two.....I wanted you to know that I put together a video about most of the events of the first year. Click the link below to see it.
Ugandan Elections....
Elections took place on 18 February. Generally the plan was to stay close to our homes and not do any unnecessary trips around town until the results were announced and we could get an idea of how peaceful the response would be. Saturday afternoon the electoral commission announced that the current president of 30 years was re-elected. There have been some very minor protests as the main opposition party was not happy about this result but everyone has been very safe.
During these days, I spent some time with friends. One of them even made some fabulous pumpkin soup and shared with me. I think it is one of my new favorite meals. One afternoon some of us gathered and played another of my new favorites: Ticket to Ride. It is a game I have only played one other time about a year ago in Kenya. I highly reccomend it to all!!
Countless thank you's to each of you for your faithful prayerful support throughout the election time!! Please continue to pray that peace prevails as we get back to our usual routines.
During these days, I spent some time with friends. One of them even made some fabulous pumpkin soup and shared with me. I think it is one of my new favorite meals. One afternoon some of us gathered and played another of my new favorites: Ticket to Ride. It is a game I have only played one other time about a year ago in Kenya. I highly reccomend it to all!!
Countless thank you's to each of you for your faithful prayerful support throughout the election time!! Please continue to pray that peace prevails as we get back to our usual routines.
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Fabulous pumpkin soup and a movie with a friend, just a thought to consider, and a lovely game afternoon with more friends
(Text: Don't shine so others can see you, SHINE so that through you, others can see HIM.)
