Category Archives: Uganda

>Hilda Josephine Aguti, the girl with three first names

Posted on February 15, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

>One of the last days that we were in Uganda we had the opportunity to meet our first little girl that we sponsor through Compassion. It was a much better and less awkward experience that the one we had visiting … Continue reading →

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>Our little man. Our first little man. Charles.

Posted on February 11, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

>So, now that we have been home for a little while, I am starting to put my thoughts and feelings about Uganda into something more than a jumbled mess! Buckle up and here we go! I figured that we would … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Uganda | 6 Comments

>So…this is my real last update. I promise

Posted on January 26, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

>There was some miracle worked while we were in the bush and we have internet! Real honest to goodness internet here at our hotel! This whole time they would tell us this about our internet; “Oh, it should be working.” … Continue reading →

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>Uganda: Take Three (and probably the last from here!)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

> I know that it has been days since I have been able to get on and do a good solid update. So…here you go! With a borrowed US plug adapter thanks to Ryan from Ohio, here is my final … Continue reading →

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>Uganda: Take Two

Posted on January 18, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

> Aren’t they precious? This little dude pooped on me while I was holding him! Ewww. But he was too sweet! This was Children’s Church at the opening of one of the two new house churches we planted today! Hello … Continue reading →

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>Uganda: Take One

Posted on January 17, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

> Hey guys! We are in Uganda! Safe flights, safe first day! Internet is sporadic and I have been trying to do this for hours. Here are the pictures that I was able to get downloaded! Enjoy! These are from … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Kids, Uganda | 5 Comments

>I. am. leaving. tomorrow.

Posted on January 15, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

>Tomorrow. 6:05pm. I leave for Uganda. Uganda. My heart. period.

Posted in Africa, Headed to Uganda, Uganda | 2 Comments

>Africa. Three days.

Posted on January 11, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

>Hey everybody. I know you all know by now but, I AM FLIPPIN’ GOING TO AFRICA! I leave on Friday. Holy stinking moley. Can you believe it? I sure can’t! Guess what else. Two weeks from today we are meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Compassion, Headed to Uganda, Uganda | 79 Comments

>Flight Plan

Posted on January 6, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

>I figured that today I would give you all a little sample of what is in store for Matthew and I during our trip! We will be flying out January 15 at 6:00 pm from Atlanta, from there we make … Continue reading →

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>Christmas Morning = Epic

Posted on January 5, 2011 by imoverwhelmedbyjoy

>Eleven days and counting! Here is my next post about Matthew surprising me with our trip to Africa! This is a little peek into Christmas morning and all that happened! Hope you enjoy! Get ready, its a little sappy. If … Continue reading →