There is a lot to tell about my trip to Uganda. I wish I would have started writing earlier, but of course that is not always practical while on the mission field. Everything went flawlessly on my flight Journey. God gave me some wonderful people to sit next to and with whom I navigate Brussels Airlines. I arrived at the Entebbe Airport around 11 pm their time. It was a little confusing because I waited for Ivan for about 15 minutes and wasn't sure where he was and had no way to contact him, until I saw a fello muzungu (white person) and asked to use her cell phone to call him, only for his phone to be off. Well eventually he came and all was well. The first night I really didn't sleep, I was really off a time schedule. The falling three days were spent traveling to Gulu and doing missions work in Gulu. I ended up being able to interview a 19 year old woman who was kidnapped into the LRA, and given as a child bride at the age of 13. We captured this whole interview on video. Then once I came back I had time to go to the slum in Katogo as well as an orphanage in Kampala. It was such a blessing to be able to do all of these things. I was also able to visit with many people and spend some quality time with Ivan. I also had a lot of time to eat, and sleep and watch big brother africa! My return flight went flawlessly and I returned on time to MSP in time for my mother to pick me up from the airport. Returning home is always bitter sweet. It is nice to see people you miss, but at the same time it was hard to leave especially when I know God has called me to work with these women and young girls.
I was able to do a lot of planning and preparation work while I was there. We came up with a number of ideas for programs, and services.
SInce I have been home now nearly two weeks, God has really blessed me and Alabaster. As of last week Hope Blooms and Alabaster have joined forces. Alabaster is now a branch of Hope Blooms Inc. This provides so many more opportunities as well has brings the mission and services of Hope Blooms on an international level. It will be very awesome to have the accountablity and support of Shannon and all the staff at Hope Blooms. We are currently working on a fundraiser for the first part of August. I am excited to see where God has brought us in this short amount of time. Together we are stronger!
Kelly
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