Uganda : Day 3 [Still processing]

I know now what Katie Davis was talking about when she said that she was constantly sweating. We have been here for 3 days and I have been in a constant state of sweating. We haven’t gone out much— we’ve been settling in, getting our house set up - nesting, and team bonding. I woke up today missing home. i think that will be normal for the first little bit. I didn’t really miss America much, even though I was extremely hot due to no air conditioner. I just missed my family, that community. The community here is wonderful though. We worship every night. It is nice to have Ugandans with us singing to Jesus. Its like tour all over again, sidetone: I cannot wait to see those babes. Tomorrow is church and I think I will be able to see 2, at least I am hoping so.

Yesterday we went to the market. I had Alejandro behind me and Bucky in front of me at all times. Charles, one of our Ugandan family members, gave us rules before we showed up. “Keep your bags in front of you and the lady stays in the middle.” I understood why the second we stepped down the side street. It was crazy, crowded. You’ve all seen movies with Chinatown, I am sure. Imagine that size of the street, people and shops--  now put a truck driving down every other 8 minutes. It was crazy, but I am so glad I didn’t miss out on it. 

This blog is all over the place, partially because I am all over the place.

I am overwhelmed, but continent.

I am sad sometimes, but joyful.

I am worried sometimes about he future, but I am at peace. 

It is all crazy that I am here. That this is my home. That I was chosen to be on this adventure. I wouldn’t trade this for the world. I have laughed and cried and laughed more. Today we sat in the hammocks and a little girl peeked her head over our wall to greet us. She said her name was, Josephine and she was 10. I am beyond excited to go out into our village and meet the families. We are having them over for dinner soon. 

My heart could explode most days, already. 

Innocent is living with us and seeing him brings back so many memories of tour, of the joy and of Jesus. He brings joy without saying words. 

I am here. I am ready and I am excited. 

(said like Leslie Knope)