CELEBRATE good times!
Fun filled times.
As I sat down to write this newsletter, I decided to use pictures to guide my thoughts. Sometimes I will have a topic or two in mind and just add some pictures for fun. This month, I realized that the fun was captured in pictures.
1. Friendsgiving: A group of us decided to have a friendsgiving instead of Thanksgiving. Only three countries are represented in the photo but a couple others missed the photo. We had quite the feast of food and desserts. This was also when I discovered how fun a selfie stick can truly be.
2. Christmas bazaar: The German ambassador hosts a German Christmas market and bazaar every year at the residence. There is even genuine German sausage which was so delicious. There were many unique crafts as well.
3. Christmas party [not pictured]: A group of ladies from church that meets twice a month had a Christmas party. This is the very group that I originally started attending and led me to my home church in Kampala. I found such joy in it as I knew if I was in America then I would be doing the same thing with a group of ladies from church. It was one of those moments that made my heart smile and me realize that I have made a home in Uganda.
1. Friendsgiving: A group of us decided to have a friendsgiving instead of Thanksgiving. Only three countries are represented in the photo but a couple others missed the photo. We had quite the feast of food and desserts. This was also when I discovered how fun a selfie stick can truly be.
2. Christmas bazaar: The German ambassador hosts a German Christmas market and bazaar every year at the residence. There is even genuine German sausage which was so delicious. There were many unique crafts as well.
3. Christmas party [not pictured]: A group of ladies from church that meets twice a month had a Christmas party. This is the very group that I originally started attending and led me to my home church in Kampala. I found such joy in it as I knew if I was in America then I would be doing the same thing with a group of ladies from church. It was one of those moments that made my heart smile and me realize that I have made a home in Uganda.
3. Love Feast: One weekend we had a Love Feast at church. It was one large celebration of everything! There was one large service outside under tents instead of two services. People dressed in their traditional dress from different areas of Uganda and brought much delicious food. Different groups at church did some presentations with singing and music.
5. Uganda-versary: I flew to Uganda for the first time on Tuesday 17 November 2015. I was so excited to celebrate one year in Uganda with my friends. Unfortunately, I was otherwise occupied on that day. So we celebrated on 17 December. It was a fabulous time with lots of laughter and some sweet treats. The excited eyes are due to the fact that I was using a selfie stick to take that picture.
6. Friends: I really am thankful for all the friends I have made in Uganda. I have been so blessed to connect with a variety of people. In this picture, the three of us each volunteer through three different organizations.
5. Uganda-versary: I flew to Uganda for the first time on Tuesday 17 November 2015. I was so excited to celebrate one year in Uganda with my friends. Unfortunately, I was otherwise occupied on that day. So we celebrated on 17 December. It was a fabulous time with lots of laughter and some sweet treats. The excited eyes are due to the fact that I was using a selfie stick to take that picture.
6. Friends: I really am thankful for all the friends I have made in Uganda. I have been so blessed to connect with a variety of people. In this picture, the three of us each volunteer through three different organizations.
And there is also the excitement and joy of Christmas! What a wonderful time to be with others and celebrate Christ being born!! Even without many "traditional" things leading up to Christmas, I was still in a very celebratory mood in recent weeks. My body has healed really well from the surgery I had in Kenya which was just 6 weeks ago. I do hope that you and your family have had a very merry Christmas with lots of memory making moments.
Many blessings to you as 2016 comes to a close!
With love and gratitude for all you do,
Katherine
Many blessings to you as 2016 comes to a close!
With love and gratitude for all you do,
Katherine
