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So doing things by African time, we only moved to Kampala on Friday. Since then I have had quite the experience of a lifetime : the extreme sport of white-water-rafting, on the Nile! Grade 5 rapids (the more dangerous end of the spectrum) I can say I’ll never do it again, but it was worth the experience I guess. I thank God that my two friends and I stayed safe throughout the entire day. Only a little sore with muscles we never knew we had the days after. Praise Jesus. The adrenaline of those rapids is something I’ll never forget. pictures aren't in yet, but this is a sample of what we did.
yep. on the border of insanity.

Before we left Suubi I got my hair done by some of the vocational students. Even though it is mighty uncomfortable to sleep on it, I won’t lie, I quite enjoy this different hairstyle. I wasn’t aware I was getting black extensions and with 6 people working on my long unfamiliar blonde locks, well I didn’t really have a moment to protest. In a short 4 ¾ hours it was finished! And ta-dah!! This is the outcome !

For now we are back to work at the babies home here in Kampala, called The Bulrushes. I’m not particularly at peace with being here, which is resulting in not a willing or positive attitude. I am attempting to try and hold out hope that God has a plan and even though change is hard, it is good. There are very few toddlers here (small toddlers is what I usually worked with in Suubi) so mostly small, new, and sick babies are here. It’s significantly different in regards to personality, smiles, hugs and feeding. It’s different and new. Never mind oodles of new babies to learn, but a whole new staff team as well. As well as a new apartment, which comes with new problems (relevant to Africa:) and just a whole new load of new challenges.

It’s unfamiliar. 

I won’t lie to you. Life is hard. And sometimes I can’t even write hopeful or encouraging words, cause I feel like I barely believe them. Sometimes, well I’m just miserable. So there is the real truth. Sometimes I just wanna mope. Eat oreo’s and listen to harsh rock music.

 So I do.

Teeth update : the dentist told me he suspected I was grinding my teeth, so with that being said I’m persevering here until May!

I promise to write soon on my experiences in Suubi! :)