Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Welcome to Uganda

We landed in Entebbe this morning around 7:30 local time. The view of the sunrise from the plane was spectacular -- it seemed that the horizon was endless and the sun rose as a red ball from leftover storm clouds.

From Entebbe it was about an hour car ride to Nansana and the CLD headquarters. We got settled in and then headed out to visit Solomon at the sew shop -- he and the women working there are truly inspirational. We were fortunate to be able to share in a devotional time with the women led by James the Boy ("the Boy" beacause he's not a woman, but he hangs out at the sew shop).

Our latest adventure was our first taste of Ugandan food. I had matooke and chapati in g-nut sauce. Its no Oscar Meyer weiner, but quite satisfying. We're on our way to play soccer with the kids from the Children's Home, and then maybe some much needed sleep.

5 comments:

martowen said...

So glad to hear you made it safely! We're praying for you - asking God to show you his heart for the people involved with CLD and that he would bless the relationships you're building. Can't wait to hear more!

Chip Anderson said...

Snow at home.

Tiffani said...

get used to the gnut paste. It's one of the BEST items in the ugandan food repertoire. So glad you guys are all doing well. Praying for you and thinking about you all tons!

Dr. Bobby said...

Glad to hear you all made it safe...and to hear that the hot sauce warranted a departure from otherwise smooth travels. You've got to have priorities! Will keep praying for clarity of God's purpose for all involved and that the light of Christ keeps shining brightly out of you all.

Dac said...

I can't wait to hear about this amazing adventure.