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http://www.upwithuganda.org (Anonymous, shared with me by my daughter. Thank You Tessa) Too many people start their dream search with a misstep. They focus mostly on the “What” (what they want) and neglect the “Who” (those special friends or friends of friends who can help them). The people in your “Who” World are the most importantContinue reading “Dream Search”

http://www.upwithuganda.org It is a real thing, the red eye. I thought back twenty years ago, when I made my first overseas flight, when I met five travelers at breakfast last month. Three of them were Generation Z (in their twenties). It is hard sleeping on a plane. Flying over the Atlantic in the middle ofContinue reading “THE RED EYE “

http://www.upwithuganda.org I would have never expected to be where I am today. This would not have been the choice I had envisioned during my career pursuing my American Dream.  In 1971, just before high school graduation, I became a Jesus follower, some say an apprentice. This decision changed the trajectory of my life. After graduation,Continue reading “Retirement or Opportunities”

http://www.upwithuganda.org Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa La, La, La, La…oh wait—PAUSE! Before we move full force into our celebrations for Christmas Paul and I wanted to share some things we’ve been particularly thankful for this past month! September through November were busy. I (Mary) was less busy setting up our apartment inContinue reading “Deck The Halls”

http://www.upwithuganda.org One of the most difficult parts of an overseas assignment is that you are not at home for key life events. We recently lost a good companion. We knew that old age had taken its toll and that this was a strong probability, but that didn’t make the “hurt” any less. Here is ourContinue reading “Ode To Malachi”

http://www.upwithuganda.org It was an early wake up alarm last week. Five am, shower, dress, grab a quick travelers cup of Java and off to the airport. Our daughter Tessa was sweet enough to volunteer (or be volunteered) to chauffeur us. Dulles International Airport was a forty five minute haul but at that hour we couldContinue reading “Arrival”

How a Ugandan Women’s Bible Study Took Root March 2016 Author: Bao Nguyen On a Wednesday afternoon in January, we found ourselves driving down a dirt path in western Uganda so narrow that, at times, the branches scraped the sides of the vehicle. At one point, we pulled as far left on the path as possibleContinue reading “A Mustard Seed Grows in Africa”

God has knit us closely with Pastor Moses, his church, the larger community and friends. They have become like extended family. In recent years The Lord made it clear that we should invest more of our time and energy growing his church in Uganda. That is where we find ourselves today. Packed up our homeContinue reading “Bags Packed Tickets Confirmed”

Several days out from our new departure date. In short, the countdown continues, and we are aware of how much we are loved here at home. We are also aware of thelove waiting for us in Kiburara, Uganda and our friends anxious to have us join them…but this is also a significant “tearing” time forContinue reading “Leaving Soon!”