Some News...

Well, (again) I am feeling WAY behind on posting blogs and photos of life and what is going on. Sorry about that but I have been busy.

First, I spent a day painting with Glenn. What you might ask??? Well, I am very happy to say that I have moved into a new room. I am now living in Senior Quarters (a neighborhood on the opposite side of town from Mama and Pastor's house) with 3 other American missionary girls.

Many people here have asked me why I "shifted" and the honest answer is that "To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven." I still feel like God has purposed me here in Mbale (and at LCH) and the season has not yet come to a close. I have LOVED my time at the Ogenga's house and they ARE my family. But, seeing as I am getting older, it was just time to move out- whether in Africa or America, I would not stay under my parent's roof forever. :) And I am so grateful for the opportunity to live with some girls my age!! It has already been a lot of fun (I have only lived there for a week now). There have also been some funny moments and conversations from me adjusting to Americanized life in Uganda. All I have known is the Ugandan way.

These are my new housemates...Brooklyn, Jennifer, Emily, (and me). They are all with a team with the New Testament Church of Christ group that is here. Brooklyn is an intern for the next 3 months and will be painting murals, while the other 2 are teachers at the mission school.
And this is my great room. I was able to fit everything in it (surprising how much you can collect in 2 years!!) and it felt like home as soon as I put my photos up. (this is a shameless hint to send me photos of you through snail mail- my address is on the side of the page)

So, that is my big news and change for now. We had our first day of Term 3 today, so the kids are all back to school. Let me know how you are!!