Reality is beginning to set in......

Well, I am officially a blogger! I never planned to have a blog as I have always felt it was something for the "younger" generation, and as I will be celebrating my 40th Birthday this summer in Uganda, I do not fit that category. Nonetheless, in an effort to provide some form of communication for our friends and family........Blog I will!!!

In less than 24 hours Scott will once again be en route to one of his favorite places to see some of OUR favorite kids!! And if I'm honest, if it wasn't for the fact that I can picture the huge smiles and feel the excitement of these kids as their Canadian friends arrive, I would likely be much less willing to let him go this time. So, Scott's departure, combined with the fact that we have booked our plane tickets and the fact that the kids got 3 of the 4 needles they will need to travel has worked together to make the reality of this adventure we are embarking a little more real.

The kids are talking more and more about Uganda.....Owen has begun memorizing the names of some of the kids (although he has complained that it is difficult when they all look the same!! If he only knew they think the same about us:)), Beckham is already dreaming about the new soccer moves he plans to acquire while in Mpigi and Paisley is wondering about the "bad men" (although she does that here too so that isn't really new).

All of this to say, we are excited, a bit anxious (20 hours on a plane with Miss Paisley is not an appealing thought) and most of all thankful for the way God is slowly but surely bringing the pieces together for us!

I will work on my blogging skills to try to make this at least slightly interesting, but I have a feeling most of the interesting stuff to write about will be happening post May 31, 2010!!

Needles Anyone?

Happy New Year! Even though it still seems like a long way off...our planning for Uganda took a serious step forward this past week with the reservation of plane tickets (exciting) and immunizations for the kids (not-so-exciting). It's too bad that the kid's first real experience concerning Uganda is getting poked in the arm three times....but that's just the reality of travelling overseas. The experience did, however, prompt us to look at pictures of our past trips to Uganda to remind ourselves of why we are doing this in the first place.

The kids did great with the needles...no tears. Their mother--ever vigilant of making sure her kids don't throw up--switched one immunization shot for the seasonal flu shot....so they have one more visit to the travel clinic for one more immunization shot for Uganda (Paisley has two). Deep down I'm sure the kids are thankful...way deep down.

And we're thankful for your interest and support of our trip.

Blogs will increase in frequency in February or March.....or when Tracey takes over...whatever comes first.

Peace.