Back in Uganda!

Hello from Uganda!

First of all, I just want to say I had SUCH a good last few weeks in America, spending time with so many wonderful people. Thanks to everyone who made it such a great few weeks. I am going to miss you all a lot!

After a long few days of traveling, I finally made it safely back to Tororo, Uganda. It has been quite the adventure, and I have been completely overwhelmed with God’s love and His providence over this whole trip. In even the smallest things, He has been SO faithful. For instance, one of my friends from Iowa visited me before I left. I accidently left my camera in her purse, and she went back to Iowa just a couple days before I headed out. She shipped it as fast as she could, and we started praying that I could get it in time. I by no means should’ve gotten it, but a lady from the post office hand delivered it to my house literally as I was leaving for the airport. Then, when I got to the airport, I was supposed to pay $400 for my luggage being overweight, but the guy decided not to charge me. Every time I felt at my breaking point, God showed up and provided. He NEVER fails.

Honestly, on the flight over, I was terrified. Two thoughts stuck with me though:

• Romans 8:28- “And we know that those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” I don’t know if this year is going to be hard or wonderful… probably a mixture of both. But I do know that God is going to use it all for His glory, and that He is going to use it for good. No matter what this year brings, it will all be worth it if I can just bring glory to God.
• The story of Peter walking on the water keeps coming back to me. Jesus is saying “come” to me right now, and I have to step out of the boat. It’s completely terrifying if I focus on the waves and the wind around me… but if I keep my eyes on Christ, it enables me to get out of the boat and have an incredible “walking on water” experience. I’m so excited to see God at work this year, and I know He is going to do amazing things.

It was quite different coming to Tororo on my own. I felt pretty alone, and I missed being able to share the experience with others. It’s been so cool though to see how God fulfilled me, and then provided for me. I came back to the Crystal hotel and was greeted by my dear friends who work at the hotel, George and Martha. Then, today I met a Jewish Israeli woman. We ended up talking for quite some time about Christianity, Israel, and Africa. She invited me over for lunch, so I went over to her house and ate with her and her husband. I ate fish, eggplant with humus, and foods I have never even heard of before (nor remember their names). For those of you who know me… this was quite a stretch. All for the sake of the Gospel!

my new Israeli friends!

Afterwards, I got to go to Smile. It was such a happy moment… I may have even teared up a little bit. They even remembered my name! I didn’t expect them to at all. I know it’s not important that they know my name, but more so what I taught them about Jesus. But it was definitely an extra little blessing that they did J Then, tonight, I met three other girls who are serving at Smile for the week. They’re all so sweet and invited me to be a part of their team for the week. The Lord provides. Once again, I am just so overwhelmed by His love… He cares even about the little things.

Sweet, sweet Alupot. SO happy to be able to hold him in my arms once more!

Sandy! Awesome girl. So good to reconnect with her.

Abuchay was pretty happy with the pictures I gave him from last year!

“He who calls you in faithful; He will surely do it.” -1 Thess. 5:24