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Published: January 11th 2013
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This blog lists 5 highlighted bullet points first. You are invited to read on if you have time.1. Been packed for two days. Have everything needed for 2 and 1/2 weeks.
2. Tying up communication with family and friends. Loved ones want to know...
3. Tying up loose ends with the basement. Somehow it needed to flood a few days ago.
4. What is in store for us? Hope unfolding for Bweranyange Girls' School and KARUCO - Karagwe University College.
5. Can't wait to see old friends, and get to know many others.
NARRATIVE: Did a 'test' pack of two check-in and two carry on bags plus each of us with a briefcase or backpack. I generally travel über light so this is ridiculous. How can Americans carry so much stuff!! We have gifts for many. Not so painstakingly chosen but good and convenient to carry. Fake leather folders, jump drives, skinny wallets, silk scarves, brightly colored notebooks, and of course, the solar powered key chains. Tried to think of everyone. Folks in Uganda and in Karagwe. My hope is to acknowledge all, affirm all friendships and elevate fringe folks -- the girls, the lowly. Steve and I are invited to a wedding and a seminary celebration in Uganda. I am stunned at how stressed out I am about what to wear. I have started making up outfits in my head and then look for them online. Apparently I have a right to be surprised that they don't exist. I even waltzed outside my comfort zone and asked one of my guy friends to ask his wife what I should wear. What is happening to me? Yikes. I long to see my friends. What will I find? Only a few have email so I have not been in touch. Will they be eager to see me? Can we easily reconnect and forge anew the flame of solid relationships? Bring it on! I can hardly wait to see their faces. I have never seen such faces of joy. So many have a deep and steadfast joy that seems to come from a rooted view and a strong spiritual center. So many are simply the picture of grace. I cannot wait to see them. Family: Older son, Jordan still has his boot and crutch from his fall and pinned ankle surgery. Younger son, Erik just started a job and is saving up for school. Last trip to Africa I brought them drums complete with lots of cowhide. And for our new DIL - Cassi- What will it be this time? The flight is on time. Typical treating Steve like a king and him denying first class to sit with me. Not sure I would turn down the 'swivel, eat when you want' seat. But then again, we are telling ourselves that economy is our style and we prefer steerage. Land in Amsterdam at 6:14am. Nighty night.
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