I don't really like bees...

It's so much easier for me to hear God's voice here- in Africa. I realized it when we were in Gambia, and now again in Uganda. I realize He is the same no matter where in the world I am. He doesn't change, only I do. I think at home, I get distracted...and busy. I focus so much time on what I am DOING and worldly things, and not on my relationship with my Creator. When I am in Africa, like nowhere I have ever been before, I can sit and be still. I allow myself to listen to His voice and delight in His presence. He has been teaching me so much, especially about myself and things I need to work on in relationship with Him. He is also allowing me to feel and acknowledge the love and value He has for the people I interact with each day. Life is just SO much more joyful to me when I am chasing after the things He cares about, rather than the things I would care about on my own accord.

This week has been busy to say the least! We have now finished up learning and spending time with the Livestock Ministry. The Livestock Program in Kamwenge has helped over 1,012 families, and I think we visited a good number of them! I literally held chickens and gave them immunizations (through administering an eye drop,) and suited up in protective gear to face the "african killer bees" and harvest honey (that's what the first photo is about!) Ruco said at one point in a very serious manner implying I am now a tougher version of my former self, "You are not the girl I married!" Haha! I would have to disagree and say I am still that girl, but truly God is growing in me a more BOLD spirit and is still working on toughening me up all the time! :)




Us near the falls in Kamwenge

Ruco and the waterfall we hiked to after work
The kid I am holding was very scared of the "Mesngu"-me :)

Me vaccinating a chicken given to a man by SP