MISSION: Uganda Blog Update 05-05-2023

“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;” – Henry V

Well folks. We made it. We survived the trip to America, once again.

After a whirlwind of activity getting ourselves ready to depart in Uganda, we commenced the 48 hour journey to the United States. This time, I made sure our vehicle was ready to make the trip, so no last minute failures to nearly make us miss our flight (thank you to those who sent money for vehicle repairs!). We got our house in order, said our goodbyes, and were on our way. You have to drive 4 and a half hours to Entebbe from where we live. Then we typically camp out at Cafe Java in the Victoria Mall there. I like to treat us to a good meal with some excellent coffee, while we wait out the evening hours before driving the rest of the way to the airport to catch our flight. My friend Ssemuko (the guy who fixes our vehicles) met us there to get the car. He’ll be keeping that for me while we are away. And doing any repairs before we go back.

Then you move into the totalitarian system of people herding called International Air Travel. You waive all your civil liberties under threat of unlawful imprisonment (airports have their own jails), because Lord knows, the world lives under constant threat of terrorist attack from lily white, 6’6” tall Americans of Scot-Irish descent. But, it beats the 2 month trip by ship it would have taken in the olden days, so everybody tolerates it, and pays for the privilege.

The whole trip went very smooth for a change. Thank you for praying. We made all our connecting flights. Nobody got sick. All our bags made it unharmed and unmolested. Which only leaves the exhaustion and jet lag. We are finally starting to recover from the harm we have done to our Circadian rhythms by moving ourselves 8 time zones and nearly flipping our days and nights.

God helped us find a good car to use on this furlough, by way of the tireless effort of my brother-in-law, and some good old fashioned hardline negotiation tactics from my father-in-law. It’s a 2008 Honda Pilot, with new brakes, new transmission, new timing chain. The previous owner got it serviced at the dealership, so it is in great shape. It is so nice not to have to submit to the indignity of driving a minivan. It is very spacious inside, which my enormous frame appreciates.

We are staying in a very comfortable missions house in Pensacola, FL. We have a college graduation and two weddings coming up. I am endeavoring to get us into meetings wherever possible, and report to those supporting churches who express an interest. If you’d like a visit from us, please Contact me. I am no longer separated from you by 7-10 hours, so it should be much easier to communicate. If you would like a visit from us, one thing I have been asking is could you help me find at least one other meeting at a new church in the area when we come? We are in desperate need of more monthly financial support. This is one of the best things you could do to help us. Also be sure to check out our Outstanding Projects page If you would like to support one of the projects we are raising money for out at the refugee camp.

God bless you! Thank you for praying!