Monday, October 10, 2011

Way Too Long

Oops! I was gently reminded the other day that I have not updated my blog in nearly 3months! I didn't believe it at first, as I have had it on my mind and even on my "to-do" list to update it for several weeks now. I some how thought that by thinking about it and "intending to do it" the update would post itself? Anyway, it has been way too long!

So many things have gone on, relationships developed, ministries started,lessons learned etc. that I don't know where to begin. I'll just start with the "basics". Since being here, my hair has grown longer and lighter, my skin darker, and my walking muscles larger. I have not had a "real" shower since leaving the states. I also have not used a blow dryer, curling iron or eaten ice cream. I know, those of you who know me well will be in shock about that. However, yesterday,I did paint my toe nails for the first time since being here. It was a special "dress-up" occasion as we celebrated Uganda's 49th year of Independence!

Currently, in addition to working with the ECM sponsored children in Tegot Village, I am also doing volunteer work at a local babies home and a local hospital. I will go into detail on each of these ministries at a later time, or at least give updates on them. The days fill up and are going by rather quickly now, especially in comparisson to when I first arrived. The rain that "hapmpered" many of our plans for the first few months has seemed to back off a bit. They say it is still the "rainy season" and the dry season doesn't begin until December. That is when things are supposed to really get hot around here! Don't get me wrong, it is always hot here to a girl who comes from Indiana but this is supposed to be exceptionally hot! I'm not too excited about that.

Well, I didn't have a real "plan" in writing this post - as you can probably tell. Neither do I have much time at present to write anymore. So, I will get myself a little more organized and get back to you. Don't ask me to give you a date for that though, as I probably won't keep it. Just being honest! :)