Going to Kampala

Today there were several people at GSF who were going to Kampala for various reasons. A one year old boy from the village and his mother needed a transport to a clinic in the capital for treatment for high pressure in one eye. His eye has been bulging since he was a newborn and GSF has been helping him get treatment. One of the missionary kids needed to go to an orthodontist. And two summer interns needed to do some shopping. 

I decided to go along to spend time with the others and to get chicken. In Jinja you can get whole live chickens, but that means you have to slaughter it, pluck the feathers and clean it. So we haven't eaten chicken here. But in Kampala you can buy frozen or fresh chicken like at a grocery store in the states.  We also needed to get some things for our school like a printer/copier which are not as readily available in Jinja. 

It was a good trip, although a very full day. I enjoyed looking around the stores and spending time with the other women on this trip. I was also glad we were able to use our van to assist with transportation. While I was in a store called "Game" I ran into our friends from London, the Ruhl family. Apparently God really wants us to be friends, since he puts us in the same place often. It was great to see them again! After getting supplies and frozen chicken along with a few other grocery items, we got in the van to head back to GSF. Then we stopped for lunch at Cafe Java about 2:30. It was delicious! I ordered a chicken burrito and savored every bite. It was a very nice time to share a meal and tell stories of how God has called us to where we are now. 

I am very thankful for this day trip to Kampala. It has helped in several ways. First, it has helped me to be more comfortable in Kampala shopping for things. Our initial day in Kampala was very overwhelming since we arrived jet lagged with 4 tired children; today was much better! Secondly, it has been a good day to better get to know some of the other women here. I am very thankful for this time together. Also, I am happy that our van provided transport for a family in need. Please pray for this little boy to continue to heal. Those of you who have contributed to our support have helped make this possible. Finally, I am thankful for a delicious lunch and safe travels! 

Below is a picture of our family in our van, for which we are very thankful! Since we have a 45 minute or so commute, we are so grateful that God provided us with a reliable vehicle! And we are also thankful for the many of you who have helped us purchase it!