When leaving Tommy in the Charleston airport and boarding my first flight to Uganda, I thought that 6 weeks would feel like eternity. As I took my first car ride in this new place, I thought to myself “Self, what have you gotten yourself into?!?!” After taking my first, cold bucket shower and being introduced to a squat outdoor toilet, I knew my time here was going to be an adventure. At that point I didn’t know whether it would be good or bad, but an adventure it was. I absolutely can’t believe that in 2 days time, I will be boarding to fly home. Did it feel like eternity? Nope. Am I regretful for coming? Absolutely not. I cannot begin to recount the laughs, friends, and life inspiring moments I have obtained. Now, my time here wasn’t as flowery as I painted above. I also dealt with tears, heartache, and much frustration.
The last time I was able to write, it was a little more the 2 weeks ago. In short, I had the thrill of my life while rafting the Nile. I also conquered craft stalls and customs once again while traveling to and from Kenya. I learned much much more about African life while working in Busia and village life became no sweat to me while ministering to our last schools in the Kayunga district.
I have so many stories and many pictures to accompany them. Throughout all of my travels around Uganda, I have been reminded time and time again of how great God is. He is doing amazing work with the people here. Unfortunetly, the devil has had his play too. So if you ask me how life is here, I’d say that spiritually it is the same as the US. Everyone has struggles, everyone has their blessings. The two countries just differ in what they struggle with and which blessings they receive. I am greatly looking forward to sharing my time here with everyone who will listen. When I get back to the US, please still continue reading my blog. I will be writing more post on my stories, pictures, and thoughts. I haven’t had much time to do much blogging while here and expect to have more when at home. I do not think for one moment that I was sent on this trip for God to use me to witness to only the people of Uganda. I know God is also using me to speak to my home country about my experiences. I pray that he uses me to continue his work with all the stories I share with all of you and all the others who didn’t get the pleasure of following me on this blog. If all the plans in my head work out (I still have to ask), I hope to talk with Grace’s congregation(SC) on Sunday, July 25. I also plan to talk to Bethany’s congregation (OH) on Sunday, August 1. Please pray for my safe journey this Tuesday (9pm Uganda time) and arrival Wednesday (3:30 EST). Praise God from whom all blessing flow!
Mom, 
dale, and 
Norm are discussing. 
Who knows. I just did a google search on “lucille huelsman” and found this result about American spies being trained in African languages.
http://www.oromoindex.com/forums/showthread.php?10923-American-spies-to-learn-Tigrinya