We are now just a couple of days away from leaving the States and heading back to Uganda. We were blessed to be able to spend two months in the States and as I reflect on our time here, I am truly grateful!

I’m grateful for all our friends and family that we were able to reconnect with (though a bit sad there were so many we didn’t get to see).

I’m grateful that my kids’ friends welcomed them back with open arms.

I’m grateful for all the churches and civic organizations that gave up their pulpit or podium to allow us to share our story.

I’m grateful for our awesome staff back home that kept everything running while we were away.

I’m grateful for the friend that helped to get our maize harvested.

I’m grateful for friends that took care of our finances back in Uganda.

I’m grateful for a friend that fixed my vehicle in Uganda while we were away.

I’m grateful for an awesome Board of Directors for Heart for Uganda.

I’m grateful for our new volunteer bookkeeper.

I’m grateful for friends that invited us over or took us out to a meal.

I’m grateful for family and friends that gave us a place to stay while here.

I’m grateful that we were able to raise the money to build a house for our farm manager.

I’m grateful for my father-in-law for getting our 4-Runner up and running with tags, insurance, a new battery, and a full tank of gas.

I’m thankful for friends that sent Vicki and me to a bed and breakfast to get refreshed.

I’m grateful for an awesome church family and Sunday School group.

I’m grateful for the friend that allowed us to borrow his truck while here.

I’m grateful for the friend that organized our airport pickup.

I’m grateful for parents that picked us up from the airport and will wake up very early on Saturday morning to take us there.

I’m grateful for friends that slipped us money to help with expenses while we were here.

I’m grateful for the Directors that donated to buy a camera for our organization.

I’m grateful that we were able to spend the holidays with our extended family this year.

I’m grateful for the free eye exams.

I’m grateful for my sister that did Vicki’s hair for her.

I’m grateful for the new monthly donors to Heart for Uganda.

I’m quite sure that I left off many blessings that we have received while we have been back, and I’m grateful for everyone that came alongside us. Thank you all for walking with us in this journey!

Thank you!

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