Life in Kampala, Uganda

Probably time to update on our lives here in Uganda.
Let’s see:
Little Miss R is back at the baby home.  After they did her brain surgery they glued the incision shut.  I know they use glue all over the world in medical procedures, but it did just kind of strike me funny.  Can you imagine being the chief surgeon in brain surgery and turning to the assisting physician and saying, “Ummm, time to close, could you please pass me the glue?”  Just kind of makes me giggle.  Who knew?
Last night I threw up and threw up and threw up.  Not sure what that is all about but my ab is still feeling rather ishy.  Dw often jokes about his “Africa Weight Loss Program”….and I guess I signed up for it without remembering that I did.   
We have been taking documents to the attorney’s office via walking {most days}.  It is an hour and a half walk one way to the office {and we walk at a good clip!}.  Emma and I love walking the streets of Kampala and being in the midst of the people.  There is so much I want to write about it all.  We pass many little orphaned children who live on the streets and we give them food we have loaded our purses with.  
There are many very handicapped adults also begging.  Some I am guessing might even have Arthrogryposis.  When I saw one I was pretty certain had it, tears streamed down my face.  Too up close and personal for this mama.  I wanted to scoop that older man up and take him home with me.  I gave him money and he clutched it in disbelief.  I’m certain not many give him paper money.  Maybe a coin here and there, but not often paper I’m guessing.  
Walking three hours many days to the attorneys and back has given us good exercise, for sure!
Lastly, the Lord spoke something very profound regarding the situation here through all the verses you my sweet friends posted.  And then I got an email from a lurker named Katherine.  What she wrote completely confirmed what He has whispered to my heart.  My heart was so encouraged.   I will share more in the days ahead, 
but for now, 
I’m off to dip my toes in……

11 thoughts on “Life in Kampala, Uganda

  1. Linny, I appreciate that you love Ugandians of ANY age (and especially those 'forgotten' by their own). That may sounds trite but after all this unnecessary drama with blog readers and foreign adoption I want to be sure that you know that those of who really read and really pray for you can see your heart. Thank you for sharing and being honest so much – from your bowels to your prayer life! 🙂

  2. Linny
    I'm praying for open doors for you this week!! My heart goes out to you and Emma for being away from the family for so long but I know that every day there God uses you to touch someone in ways you may never know or understand.

    Really miss hearing from your sweet hubby and hope he is enjoying the relaxing highly easy job of being a "house husband" while you are away–lol!!! Keep up the excellent Job Dwight!!!

  3. I continue to pray for you all, and the journey God has you on. God's grace is abounding, and even though he is a mountain mover, HE is never SHAKEN.

    Psalm 71:2-3
    "Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness;
    turn your ear to me and save me.
    Be my rock of refuge,
    to which I will always go;
    give the command to save me,
    for you are my rock and fortress."

    As this verse was read in church on Sunday, I could not help but think of Ruby Grace and Sarah Jane.

    Continuing to pray for you all, may God's mighty will be done!!!

    Sending Love and Prayers Your Way,
    Shawna

  4. Hebrews 13:20-21 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Praying for you, Emma and Gods precious treasures!! To HIM be all the glory

  5. Hey there – Prayers for your safety walking through Kampala if the traffic is anything like we saw in China. At least in the picture all the vehicles appear to be going the same way. We were in a bus accident in China 1 day after adopting our daughter. No one on the bus was hurt much. Was able to hold onto the toddler while being flung forward. 🙂

    Also for the cessation of your Ugandan Weight Loss program – don't have enough to lose, particuarly when you are walking distances.

  6. Thank you for the update, even thought I'm sure it's hard to decide what to share. I'm glad to hear that Ruby is out of the hospital, and I continue to pray for your mountains. Praying that they bow down and move aside and believing with you that they will. Can't wait to hear about the next miracle God gives!! love and hugs 🙂

  7. Can't wait to hear your updates!!

    I just love that picture you posted so much. Thank you for posting a little piece of Kampala for us to see. Oh, how I miss that place!

    AND!! Are you by any chance off to dip your toes…..IN THE NILE?!? 🙂 Aaaaa! We got to spend a day there when I was in Uganda this summer, and it was SO amazing!! Hope that's where you're "dipping"! 😉

  8. Is that where you and Emma walked to the attorney, a busy road? For some reason the picture I've always had in my mind was a deserted soil land 🙂

    Will pray for your bowels, and for healing for Ruby Grace, and grace for Sarah Jane. And can't wait to hear about what the Lord spoke to you about that Katherine confirmed 🙂

  9. Hoping all gets completed at attorneys office soon and home. I just thank you for your posts. Awhile back there was something about how you love all your children no matter how old they are. I don't know what it was but it just made my heart turn closer to my relationship with my adult daughter that's living us for now. It's been a time in our lives we hadn't planned on but God is blessing us. I just feel it's changed me and so hugs to you for helping all of us see we can grow in our love to our dear children, who are so special to me, no matter their age! 🙂

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