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Dairy Queen Mac n Cheese My Pillow Kleenex brand tissues Driving Fields o corn Starbucks My family Blaise!!!!!
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it seemed that I was the lone mzungu. When we arrived at our sup-
Jinja MiniVacation New Wears Off July 9th: Let Freedom Nasir, Sudan
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Radio Programming
I finished writing my first 23 teacher training lessons on Monday of this past week, and then Kerry turned all of the technology stuff over to me. I spent the week building precisely one-hour playlists in iTunes of the Chronological Bible Stories, Dinka Rek songs, health and hygiene lessons, and teacher training lessons. Then, I spent the last several days compiling the playlists into chronological days and burning them onto CDs. I was so relieved and excited this morning when I handed all 46 days worth of programming over to Mark (Kerrys guy) to then take to Nairobi. From Nairobi, an AIM pilot will fly the CDs into Aweil, Sudan, where Cush4Christ will begin broadcasting them to tens of thousands of Sudanese. Its kind of nerve-wracking knowing that so many people will be hearing what I wrote, but I cannot wait to begin hearing stories of how God moves. For a little extra info on the radio project, Aid Sudan has two towers built and running in Aweil and Nasir. A third tower is fully-funded and will be erected in a few months in Tonj. Finally, we are praying like crazy that funding quickly comes through on a fourth tower that will go in. For a nation of people in which only 1% of the population are literate, radio is one of the only ways to spread the Word of God to the masses.
He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. Job 9:10
The Surgery
I have had some serious intestinal issues since Ive been in Kampala, and then last week I had chills and muscle aches, so I decided that it was time to see a doctor. Standards of healthcare in Uganda are far below what we are used to; fortunately, there is a mzungu doctor here where those with money can go to receive competent medical care. So, on Wednesday, Kerrie and I drove to Kololo to see Dr. Stockley (an Englishman) at The Surgery. Stockley has been practicing medicine here in Kampala for 25 years, and all of the expats go to him. After a quick consulation, a blood draw, and a stool sample, the doctor reported back to me that absolutely nothing showed up in the tests. WHAT?!? NOTHING?? 85,000 UGX (about $40) and two hours to find out that all of the wonkiness is my new normal. Thankfully, no malaria, no intestinal parasites, and for now, no Bilharzia!
A young boy carries two very heave jerry cans down a dirt road in Jinja.
Jinja Mini-Vacation
The Hendersons, Kerrie, and I loaded up last Friday and headed out of town to a small, tourist town called Jinja. There, I white water rafted on the Nile River, which was one of the most incredible experiences ever! We went over Class 5 rapids and several times I thought I would die...or at least get Bilharzia...but it was so much fun! Saturday, we spent the day on the town. We were total tourists, but there are so many cute craft and coffee shops, I loved being a tourist for a day! It was exactly what our team needed to refuel and refresh after weeks of intense work on the radio program. It was also great for me to spend some time in nature processing things. Praise God for small getaways!
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As Grace and I walked toward the shanty looking shopping mall, I wondered where on earth he was taking me. Inside, the halls were crowded and everyone stared...at me.
Highlights/Praises
Finding a home church in Kampala finally. Our growing multi-cultural Bible study that we host each Tuesday night. All of our employees now attend to soak up Gods Word! My minor boda boda collision was just that...minor! No injuries, which was a miracle!!
No intestinal parasites thus far! A fantastic and festive 4th of July celebration at the American Club here in Kampala. Ugandan friends who teach me a new language and take me to places that, as a mzungu, I would never get to go otherwise.
I get to see Blaise in only 6 DAYS!!!! I dont regret a single second of this trip this summer, but we will never be apart for this long again! Peter Swanns visit and the opportunity that he placed in my lap. I feel tremendous peace about it, but we are still waiting for Blaise and Is vision trip into Nasir next week.
far and wide, an aggressive nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers. -Isaiah 18: 2
Prayer Requests
Pray for what will soon become the new nation of the Republic of South Sudan. They will become independent this coming Saturday, July 9th. Amidst fighting in the North, confused borders, and tribal disputes, please be praying for the people and the leaders as Sudan prepares to split.
Healing for my body. Everything checked out at The Surgery, but then I came down with a bad case of bronchitis. Im on antibiotics, but I dont have much time before I go into Sudan NEXT WEEK! Safe travels for Blaise and the rest of our Nasir team as they leave the U.S. this weekend
and head this way. We are planning to head into Sudan on July 12th.
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When the new wore off, however, a very strange thing hap-
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but... against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12
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Everything in Africa is a power struggle. People here like power and they love to have the upper hand. This definitely came into play as Grace, Mark, and I worked diligently to set up a day when I could
Lake Victoria The first meeting with the head master was brief, and I simply explained why I was in Uganda and what I wanted to do with his school. He asked the question, How are you going to help us? Hmmm
The second meeting was supposed
to be an observation day, but then the head master reneged and suggested that the teachers might think I had bribed him (this subtle mention of bribery was likely a sign that he wanted a bribe). It was a no go. Last week, Grace went and talked to the head master, man-to-man, and the head master has finally agreed to let me come on Wednesday and simply sit in a classroom and observe. Im still skeptical, but I am thrilled that Grace was able to get through the political games!
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Upcoming Events
Its going to be another busy week as we finish some things up and prepare for our trip to Nasir next week! Here are some things that I have planned
Video recording Daniel tell his story of surviving the war Observation at Muyenga High School Photo field trip to another slum area in Kampala Meeting Nancy, one of our Nasir team members, here in Kampala
Mulago Hospital prayer visit Two Bible studies Celebrating Republic of South Sudans independence on July 9th Sudanese church service Picking Blaise and Mimi up on Monday and going to Sudan!!
Romans 12:15
Continued guidance and direction from God, and courage for Blaise and I to follow the path that might mean many sacrifices. Our teams visas for our Nasir trip. Since May, they have changed the requirements, and now they are saying that we
have to go in person to get the visa at least one day in advance...and our team will not be here until 3-5 hours before we are scheduled to leave for Sudan. We are praying that they make an exception for us since the rules just changed. PLEASE PRAY!!
struck by lightening, and the transmitter was blown out. Cush4Christ is working on fixing it, but we need prayers for a quick fix so the Word will be broadcast very soon.