Hello friends. :)

Well, we just got back tonight from our safari to Murchison Falls. I am EXHAUSTED, but it was so so worth it. I'll hopefully be able to upload some pictures soon.. I left just completely blown away by God's beauty and creativity. It really is amazing how intricate and amazing His creation is. How people can see the world and not see Him just blows me away!!

Anyway, there were 7 of us that went and it was really good. We had some great and challenging conversations.. We encouraged each other and pushed each other towards the cross. And what are relationships for, if not to sharpen each other to look more like Christ?

Something that I was really encouraged by this weekend is just knowing that I am where God wants me. During a conversation with a few of the girls, I was asked if last year I ever wondered WHY I was here for so long or missed home so badly. The answer, to both, was no. The only night that I questioned what in the world I was doing was the first night last year, when I was completely overwhelmed. And although there are/were definitely things that I miss about home (family, friends, Chick-Fil-A, nice paved roads and traffic laws, the lack of ants, etc....) nothing about that outweighs the love that I have for the people here and my joy and contentment that comes from serving here, knowing that this is exactly where I am called right now. I am so thankful that the other volunteer asked me that because I was so encouraged by it. :) God is good. I am not, but I am thankful for this answer from Him through my obedience.

Due to some new privacy policies at the orphanage, I am not allowed to post pictures of any of the kids that are here. I am so sad about this, but I will respect it. I will do my best to show Uganda through pictures of things other than these children (although the internet is pretty slow and I may wait until I get home), and will be happy to go through pictures with anyone interested when I get home. :)

Prayer requests:
*that I will die to myself daily and learn more of what it means to be less of me and more of Him
*that I will be better about reading Scripture
*that I will be humbled and broken by what is around me
*that I will joyfully serve the kids, the mamas, and the other volunteers

Love ya'll!! Thanks so much for your support!