The ROBBERY!!

So while we were gone to church yesterday, the house was broken into. The Mickler family had a dvd player, some shoes and some money stolen. I had my camera, wallet ( with credit card and debit card) stolen as well. Surprisingly , the Micklers and I were both very chilled out about it and fine with it. I just was SO grateful they didn't steal my passport, especially since I am leaving in a week. I already went ahead and canceled my credit cards and all is in place..All in all, I am doing super!

THE PREPARATIONS:

Now comes the closing of the week. Saying goodbyes, leaving people, packing bags, and doing Christmas shopping.

Let me just write a few thoughts to sum up my experiences here in Africa and how I have felt coming here.

MY SUMMARY:

Africa began as a dream in my heart, a yearning, a longing to come here. Something ( or SOMEONE* God) was drawing me here. It began when I was 7 years old. Life happened, experiences happened. I traveled, I met people,I had incredible and matchless experiences.Then there came a moment in my life where it was a crucial decision for me. I choose Africa. And I will be eternally grateful for that decision. :)

I came to Uganda. Within a week and half I knew I wanted to move here. I met the people, loved the people.Immersed myself in the culture and will not leave without being changed. The people I have met, all have different stories. Some have been privileged enough to have an education, others have lived under the average income and have suffered as a result of it. Some are open and loving, some are closed and reserved. Many desire to rise above and beyond and maximize their potential, others are satisfied with the monotony of their present circumstance and are unwilling to change. I cannot judge them.

God has opened my heart in this country. He has allowed me to see how selfish I can be sometimes. How I think that my life is complicated or hard, but how in comparison to some people's lives, I have nothing to complain about. He has shown me that I can reach out to people, even though I may not be the most knowledgeable in regards to the Ugandan traditions. God has shown me that love really does transcend through any borders whether cultural, physical or emotional. Love is the best and most extravagant gift we can give others. He has shown me that I need to work on trying new things. I volunteered for a savings and credit cooperative while I was here. I have had no past history of working with savings/credit or business development. :) But He has shown me that I am capable, though I have had plenty of mishaps!!

Overall, I love Africa.I love what I become when I am here. I love the culture, the country, the people.


I will return here soon, very soon. :)