Uganda

i made it to uganda! security was no problem. they didn't ask me one question. just stamped my visa and sent me on my way. thank you for your prayers in making that a smooth transition.
uganda is beautiful! the weather is cool and perfect. i arrived at matoke inn at 7:30 yesterday morning. it's a mission run by AIM. i was so thankful for a bed and a shower. i didn't sleep well on the flight here so i made sure to get a little nap in. it is so peaceful here. a nice yard to walk around and a covered porch to read a book. i have also met so many people here. a family from ontario, a guy from australia, a girl from new york, and another man from england. they are all here for different reasons. some taking rest, some transitioning from home back to mission field, and some retired and just visiting. they are all with AIM.
it is 6:15 here now. i am the only one up. all i hear are roosters crowing and dogs barking. my driver picks me up in a few minutes to take me to the MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) hanger, and from there i fly to Mundri.
thank you all for your prayers. talk to you soon.

Birthday with the Brits

a day in london! that's right. i know you're jealous. i got to spend my birthday in london! well technically it was the next day here but i allowed myself an extension. so i had a 15 hour layover in london, and i decided that was more than enough time to explore a bit of london. and that's what i did. as much as i enjoyed the sightseeing today, i'm about to fall out on the floor i'm so tired. I NEED SLEEP! ok, got to keep this one short. i'm paying for this and watching my minutes disappear quickly. oh, by the way, the lady checking my passport at airport security busted out in singing "happy birthday" to me! got to say that's a first for me. she is a woman after my own heart. made my day! pray for safe flight into uganda. also, i'm staying the night there and flying out on tiny plane the next morning. pray for smooth transition through ugandan customs, that getting visa is no problem, i am able to get to the "guest house" safely, and able to rest well through the night. love you all. and thank you for your prayers!

D-Day

it's finally here. departure day. all packed up and ready to go. thank you all for your prayers and support in getting me to this point. i know that you all will continue your prayers while i am there as well. i can't wait to share my experience with you and hope to keep updated with emails and blog posts. you can also check out the WHM team blog whmsudan.blogspot.com.