My First Week!

So we barely made it to Bundibugyo. We had to fly in the rainstorm and the pilot had trouble finding the grass airstrip. In fact, the entire 4 passengers had to look for it.   Our plane was so small that we had dump stuff. Most of my luggage with the exception of the essentials is coming on the plane around July 8. That includes the bigger bottle of sunscreen! It was quite the adventure and tons of fun. It's great here because there are fewer distractions in life. I feel like I am adjusting fairly well. It still makes me sad to see so much poverty. Most kids don't have shoes and live in a mud house that is barely 100 sq feet.  Also it's great because most of the local people will stare at you words of the local language, Lulswi (spelling). Olyao Good Morning, Wasylo Good Afternoon, Makulu How are you/ Mirembe I'm fine. That is about it. Of course I know the word for foreigner because most of the kids will shout it at you when you are walking down the dirt street.  I am hoping that I will learn more of the language as I stay here. The team is great. I love them already. One of girls here lived on my sister's hall her freshman year at William and Mary! I think that is quite crazy that I met this person before. Who knew that I had a connection to someone living in Uganda? The house we are living in is pretty nice.  Running water is available which is a plus. We have to filter it to drink it but that is quite easy.  No toilet but we have a cho (outhouse) in the back. We have to cook and fix meals on a gas stove. Our fridge (big plus!) uses propane to chill things. My roomates are great with the exception of the rats that can come in. So far the insects here are not bad. I have a mosquito net I sleep under at night, which is also a great plus.  So far I have just taken most of the week to get adjusted to life here. Our  regular schedule starts next week. I will be teaching the missionary kids, at local primary schools, working in the hospital and health clinic. Also I will have a cell group and help the leader with the bible study. More is to come!  Lastly, for those who want to send me an email. Please use my gmail account! It is my first name.lastname@gmail.com There is a period between each part of my name and my last name is two words. Thanks! Hope everything is going well.

Peace,

-J