This past week we had off of school so some of us teachers headed to a village to do mission work. The 4 days mainly involved integrating with village life which so far has been one of my favorite aspects of living here. Some of us helped a couple teachers working at the school (2 teachers for 87 students if I remember) and went "door-to-door" around the village. It was good. Had some cultural frustrations, but for the most part learning to make food Ugandan style and playing with children was amazing. The children here are very different. Their lives are difficult and yet they don't shy away from smiling. They are easily amused also. It has been easy to fall in love with the children here. The rest of the week was maybe less holy, but still necessary. Nathanael (history teacher), Karli (PE), Jesse (Art), Donna (Math) and I went to a camping resort near some beautiful falls. We hiked and were overwhelmed by God's creation. The highlight was repelling down a 100 foot waterfall. Yes, like a boss.
Heading in to this next term I can feel the whirlwind of the last two month catching up. My prayer is for God to provide me with the same enthusiasm and excitement I have been blessed with so far. The teachers I am working with are amazing people and so far have been the greatest blessing. My prayer request is that this community we have will grow stronger as we all are here for more than the experience; we are here to serve the Lord as best we can.
In the future I will tell about people I have met so far and rolex's but this is a start. I am reading The Shack right now and have been pleasantly surprised. Actually that sounds very pompous. I have really really liked it so far.
I love each of you and think of you daily. I need prayers for clarity. I have been able to do many things while I have been here, but it can clutter. The clarity I am praying for is for direction as to how best to work here for Him. Thanks for your support!
