“Summer breeze makes me feel fine, blowin’ through the jasmine in my mind……”, lyrics from a 1970’s song by Seals and Crofts seem to epitomize these summer days. Warmer days are here and with them, many sweet summer memories come drifting back; swimming pools opening; kids on summer break and all the activity of theContinue reading ” “Summer Breeze Makes Me Feel Fine””
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Rainy Season
It’s June now and dry season, (HOT and dry has begun). Rainy season thisyear was short lived so we are back to soaking the gardens daily to keep the soil from hardening like cracked pavement. When our partner Moses wanted to be more consistent in his walks AND he alsowanted to raise funds for PhaseContinue reading “Rainy Season”
“April Showers Bring May Flowers”
“April showers bring May flowers” is an idiom in the U.S., but somehow this year, it’s very applicable in Uganda too! The spring rains were late in Kiburara, but with the April showers, we have seen a greening of all the farms around us and rapid growth for the seeds planted in February. This holdsContinue reading ““April Showers Bring May Flowers””
MID-TERM REPORT
This goes without saying, but we need to appreciate and thank you anyway. Thank you so much for your financial, emotional, spiritual and prayer support these last six months. It will be impossible to document all the beauties and challenges we have faced and overcome these past few months, but we will highlight a few.Continue reading “MID-TERM REPORT”
Brian the Chef
http://www.upwithuganda.org Five o’clock Monday morning, and we are drinking our coffee. Then it’s out the door before the sun crests the horizon with Mama Sarah and Pastor Moses for our pre-dawn walk. We are greeted by groups of young school children and villagers on their way to their classrooms, fields or shops. There is aContinue reading “Brian the Chef”
Dream Search
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”
THE RED EYE
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 “
Retirement or Opportunities
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”
Deck The Halls
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”
Ode To Malachi
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”
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