I had known her for years. She exuded positive energy with a dose of trepidation. She smiled easily, though not often, if that makes any sense. Her clothes were worn but not ill fitting or inappropriate for the seasons. I just figured she refused to wear a coat like my sons do. … [Read more...] about The Voice of a Hungry Child
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Wild About Uganda
To see and experience the Earth's creatures in their own land is simply astounding. This isn't some Disney adventure I'm talkin' about. I felt grace in the warmth of the Ugandan sun, on the shores of where the Nile begins... This slideshow … [Read more...] about Wild About Uganda
The Beauty of Uganda
There are a few things that strike me as worldly differences between the United States and Uganda. For starters, here at home we are battling an obesity epidemic, with even the youngest among us afflicted with diabetes and heart disease. As you can imagine, in much of Uganda … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Uganda
The Privilege of Church in Uganda
I came all the way to Uganda to go to church. And it was worth it. We had the privilege of shadowing a family today, and that took us to the Church of Uganda. The family of seven (five kids plus mom and dad) worships there, and we joined in. Though the language barrier was there … [Read more...] about The Privilege of Church in Uganda
Children Laugh in the Same Language
The thing about being in Uganda, or any developing country for that matter, is to not view the experience through the lens of our own paradigm. As an American who lives a rather charmed life, it would be easy to be horrified at how villagers in Uganda live. It is a shock for sure … [Read more...] about Children Laugh in the Same Language