So grateful for all the love and support that I have had in the past month. When I left my job, I made my rounds to see my grandmother, mamaw, brothers, and friends. I don't like saying goodbye and knowing I would be missing important things when I left made it hard to do. Finally got all the donations and my things packed up. Drove back to mobile to fly out.
When we landed it was such a relief feeling. Hard to explain but, I was finally in my new home country. My new family and new sonrise family welcomed me with open arms. After a week and a half in Uganda with my team, parents, sister, and best friend, I had to say good bye to them too. I was reminded by a friend in the states to not be afraid to live this verse out.
Matthew 12:46-50
46,While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. 48,But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49,And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 50,For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
Great encouragement. So thankful.
I have been married for almost a week now, CRAZY! I am so incredibly blessed to be married to Ivan and look forward to the years to come. We are now in our new house and I am in the process of getting it set up and unpacking myself. It's a beautiful home and much more than I expected. Ivan did good (:
Now to learn how to cook, clean, and wash Ugandan style. Right now Ivan and the night guard are getting some American style meals for dinner (while the supplies last). Our 2nd day in the home, Ivan asked Maureen to come help me unpack/clean so I could cook dinner for my family that night. So thankful for her help! My house would have been a wreck without her. Was able to cook breakfast for dinner (easy 1st meal). Eggs, Homemade Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Muffins, and Fresh Juice! Learning how to use the oven was difficult but I finally figured it out and everything turned out great! Last night I made Potatoes, Left over Biscuits, and Stir Fry Veggies.
Mr. Cluckers (the chicken we were given as a wedding gift) watches me through the kitchen door window as I cook and clean every day. If I am not careful and I leave my front door open, I will find him in my living room. (: Trying not to get attached to him but it's so hard! He is my new friend . The goat we were given is with a lady who is taking care of all the Sonrise goat because we don't have much grass for him to eat here at the house.
Must also start learning the languages so I can communicate better! Right now, I am enjoying the babies, girls, and children.
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