BACK TO UGANDA

MY FLIGHT BACK HOME

On Tuesday morning after, Mr.Smith had helped me check in, i went through security, and a few minutes later boarded the plane.

In a moment we were on our way to Atlanta, and then I connected to Delta airlines on my way to Brussels where I was connected to SN Brussels and we were on our way back to Africa.

It took us 8 hours and by morning we had reached Brussels. We waited for 3 hours before boarding for Africa.

I was so happy to see all the great places from above. I saw Corinth and Thessalonica, the places where Paul preached the gospel and started churches in Europe.

I also viewed the Mediterranean Sea and the Malta Island where Paul was bitten by a snake. These scenes some how made the bible stories more a live in my life.

In the next 10 hours we were in Bujumbura where we connected to Entebbe.

By 10:00 p.m Ugandan time we had reached Entebbe.

Margaret my wife was waiting for me together with Sam our church administrator and Jackie on of our friends from church. They had arranged my transportation to Kampala city where we spent the night and traveled to Kabale the following day.

Thursday 23^rd October, by evening, I had reached home. I found many people waiting for me at home, mostly my sons and daughters.

It was great to be rejoined with my family and friends. They were so happy to see me.

We had a good time of celebration until after mid night. They had prepared a dinner for my welcome.

Different people gave talks on how they were missing me and how I am welcome back home.

I told them several stories of my trip and experience.

I was so happy to be back home.

SUNDAY SERVICE IN KABALE
Sunday service was going to be special dedicated to my welcome back. The service was halted when I came to church as the brethren could not control the great excitement, they all run out the church building when they saw me come with my family. It was too much, hugging me and shaking my hands. I could shake three hands at ago, in each hand.

We had a great service and I shared my US stories for most of the service.

The brethren were happy to have me back home.

We prepared lunch for every body so after church every member including all children was welcomed to our home for lunch. We also had several friends joins us from our city.

Every body enjoyed.

READJUSTING
After one month away from Uganda, it was going to take me some time to adjust to the conditions and life back at home.

I was so tired and I had to rest for a few days to overcome the trip fatigue. Also with the time zone difference, it took me a week to adjust back to our time in Uganda.

With my friends in the US, I had gotten used to eating a lot, so I had to adjust to our eating habits.

I was happy to eat Matoke again and our hot African tea.

I am adjusting to our diet of matoke, posho and beans. I however miss the American and Mexican foods especially Fajitas and Tacos. I miss hamburgers and chicken pies, pizzas, ribs and stakes.

I learnt a lot from America and the American people. It was a great experience that will leave a lasting impact upon my life.

It is now my great responsibility to act upon what I have known and put onto practice learnt.

I also enjoy great communication from the friends I made during my trip.

The kids were so happy to hear from their sponsors and to receive the gifts their sponsors sent them. It was such an encouragement for the kids to know that their sponsors have them at heart. The kids who didn’t receive any thing from sponsors felt badly, as those who received could not hide their excitement.

Thank you, once again friends for bringing joy to these children.