Hi Everyone-
So i have very exciting news... I talked with Mandy (the woman that i am traveling to Uganda with) and she told me about how she is going to Holland on her way to Uganda when she goes in September, then she offered me the opportunity to go with her. She is going there to meet with one of the adopting families and since i was planning on traveling with her before she had plans to go to Holland, it seemed good for me to go with her to Holland as well.
But since i am going to Holland that means i will be leaving around the 20th of September instead of beginning of October like i had been planning on. I am more than excited to have this experience and as the time gets closer for to me be leaving i get less and less nervous and more and more excited about with this adventure holds.
A lot of people have been asking me about what it looks like in Uganda so i went on the website for the orphanage and picked some pictures that will give you a good idea of what my life will be like for the 6 months i will be over there. I don't know how things are going to work with me posting pictures of my time over there but i am going to do my best to keep everyone updated through this blog and emails.
So i have very exciting news... I talked with Mandy (the woman that i am traveling to Uganda with) and she told me about how she is going to Holland on her way to Uganda when she goes in September, then she offered me the opportunity to go with her. She is going there to meet with one of the adopting families and since i was planning on traveling with her before she had plans to go to Holland, it seemed good for me to go with her to Holland as well.
But since i am going to Holland that means i will be leaving around the 20th of September instead of beginning of October like i had been planning on. I am more than excited to have this experience and as the time gets closer for to me be leaving i get less and less nervous and more and more excited about with this adventure holds.
A lot of people have been asking me about what it looks like in Uganda so i went on the website for the orphanage and picked some pictures that will give you a good idea of what my life will be like for the 6 months i will be over there. I don't know how things are going to work with me posting pictures of my time over there but i am going to do my best to keep everyone updated through this blog and emails.
Typical market in Jinja, Uganda
Kids from the Orphanage I will be working in.
Outside of the Orphanage Building
Looking toward Jinja with the Nile running through.
I also wanted to let everyone know that i am well on my way to having all the financial support that i need in-order to spend 6 months in Uganda. I have been immensely blessed by friends and family who have provided financial support for this trip. I am also currently working at Horizon Youth Programs (HYP). Each paycheck from this job is going directly toward my time in Uganda. I will have all $6,000 raised by the end of August. Thank you to everyone who supported me, and for everyones dedicated prayer for me and this trip.
In light of me going on this trip my friend Robert took me to get African food (which i have never had by the way) at this place called "A Taste of Africa Cuisine". It was a really funny experience because i was legitimately the only girl in the entire restaurant. According to Robert every man that walked into the restaurant did a double take when they saw me sitting there. Probably the best part of this place was the fact that when you walk up there are about 25-30 Somalian men playing cards or dominos out in front. There is also no menu for their food, you walk in and tell them rice or pasta and he just brings you something. I would recommend it to anyone, such a funny experience! It made me so happy/excited to eat out in Africa!
I will be posting this every once in a while leading up to the trip to keep everyone updated on how they can pray for me and what the Lord has prepared for me.
p.s. please check out the Welcome Home Africa Website for more info about the orphanage and to look at more pictures of... welcomehomeafrica.com
