Uganda III

Uganda II

We've only been gone for 4 hours and there are already stories to tell. We voted and our favorite is Kent saying, "not to change the subject, but do you know that in Hawaii you are responsible for your coconuts on your palm trees? Like if they fall off and hit someone on the head you are responsible for them.". Which of course had NOTHING to do with what we were talking about.

Baggage weigh in went well, only one bag was over and they let it though. Dad and Kent were searched pretty heavily and they confiscated dad's toothpaste, which he is still upset about...I told him nothing over 3 ounces, but what do I know?

I am so excited for this trip and am honored that the Lord is allowing me this opportunity. My goal is to be completely open to what he has and to let others know that He loves them.

Uganda 2011

This time next week I will be in London, England waiting to board a plane to Entibee, Uganda for a 10 day mission trip. I cannot wait to get there! Our team leader, Kevin Hoke, has warned us about the spiritual warfare that we would encounter prior to this trip, but I didn't really believe that is would happen to me. (One would think that after things my life, I'd know...)Well, he was right. It hit last Saturday in the form of my plans not happening like I wanted them to and my glasses and camera breaking and the shingles off the north side of my rent house completely being peeled off during that freakish storm we had yesterday. Then I remembered the words of Jesus, "Who of you has ever added a day to your life by worrying?". I have to have a lot of talks with myself. Here's what they sound like: "April, just deal with this little annoyance and move on. Don't let Satan get a foothold on your joy. He's trying to push his way in and He's not welcome." Crazy I know, but it works. So, next time I freak out, please remind me to have a talk with myself! More updates to come on the mission trip!