Friday the Men's conference came to a close, as did our excursion to Uganda. That night we said goodbye to everyone at the church we wouldn't see again the next day, as well as the children we had come to know and love. We handed out toothbrushes as a thank you to them for welcoming us and loving us. My dad and Uncle ate grasshoppers (Kayla and I did on Wednesday. YUMMY) There were lots of hugs and photos. I couldn't believe we had only one day left! Where had the time gone? My father and I were reminded by our new friends Michael and Patrick to not forget our new African names: mine, Kisakye (Cheesawchee) meaning "grace" and my dads, Buyinza (boyinzah), meaning "authority". We were told that we were now African and had extended family in Uganda and to not forget about them. What an amazing place to be! And to think we almost didn't go this year. God has amazing ways of working things, don't you think?
"'For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" Jeremiah 29:11
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the names of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit" Matthew 28:19
Next on the Agenda: The Final Hours
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