Back to Uganda

So many of you know that I've been in the States for the last 6 weeks or so. I had an incredible time visiting family and friends. I traveled to SoCal, the Bay Area, Reno, Sacramento and many other towns in California. Six weeks sounds like a long time and it certainly felt like a long time. Honesty I was ready to return to Uganda after about 4 weeks.However, I regret that I didn't get to spend time with everyone that I wanted to. So to those that I was not able to spend time with and give you an update, I apologize. It was my heart's desire to see everyone. The problem: everyone is busy!!! There are just so many meals available in 6 weeks and only a select few that work for the schedules of both parties. Unfortunately, I may not get face to face time with many of you over the next 18 months. Although I will be back in June, it will be a very short visit only to see a few high schoolers graduate. So please keep in touch over email, facebook, skype, or whatever other means of communication possible. Thank you all for your love, prayers and support of the mission God has given me in Uganda.

To those who I was able to spend time with, thank you so much for taking care of me during my stay in the States. I am so blessed to have friends and family that love me so much. Many of you have become better friends during my time at home and I hope that distance will not separate the bonds that have been made. To my adoped family (the Aherns), I never realized how much I am a member of the family until I came back this time for a visit. I love you all so much and was heartbroken to have to leave that behind. Thank you for giving me a better picture of how much God loves me unconditionally. I will miss you the most. Thanks to my mom for being so generous and allowing me to use her car during my time in the States. You are a blessing from God.

I'll end with this. I have heard that so many of you enjoy reading my blogs. I had no idea. I'll try to write more so you can keep track of all the trouble I'm getting myself into. God Bless you all and I pray that 2009 will be full of His blessings.