As we leave Uganda, I have very mixed emotions. I am so
excited to get home to my boys and family, but very sad to leave part of my
heart here in Uganda. I have met some amazing children here, especially
connecting with some of the older children through Dreams Plans. These children
are so amazing, so loving, so genuine, and were so happy that we were concerned
with their dreams and their goals for the next few years of their life. I have also met some little ones that just
needed a few hugs or for someone to carry them around for a little while. I was
nervous that I wouldn’t get to interact with the little ones as much because of
the soccer and education that we were doing, but I was so happy that I did.
These children just melted into your arms. It was amazing what those hugs felt
like (something I’ve missed from my boys), but also just what they needed that
we give our children continuously at home.
“Command those who are rich in this world not to be arrogant
nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope
in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” - 1 Timothy 6:17
I also leave Uganda with a drastically different view of
rich and poor and also the hope that Paul talks about in this verse. In the
United States, the majority of us are very rich in things compared to these
people but they are very rich in hope in God our Father. I sincerely go back to
my life tomorrow with a desire for the hope that the Ugandan people and
children possess. I desire a faith like many I have met like Denis and
Jonathan. Their faith remains in God in all circumstances. I leave Uganda with
a happy and sad heart but with a better hope than when I came.
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