New Adventures

Time is running quickly as I am preparing for my next visit to Uganda. I will be going for the entire month of July again. This year I am traveling alone, without my better half, so I can focus on the organization of Tree of Wisdom. Fear not, our dear friends in Uganda have promised to keep me safe!!

Attempting to pack for such an adventure is always interesting. The things that seemed hard last time are easy--visa, travel, immunizations, etc. The hard part is what to bring...actually, what not to bring, because they need everything. Evading insects in every way possible has also become a major focus---watch one episode of "Monsters Inside of Me" and you'll know why. ALL of those organisms congregate in Uganda.

Great thanks to all my dear friends who have donated so many items for the trip. Medical supplies, toothbrushes, beanie babies, matchbox cars, clothing...the list

goes on and on. The outpouring of generosity is truly humbling. One woman, after hearing about the "garbage balls" that the children play with during one of our talks, sent me a check for $150. She said, "Buy as many balls as you can with this, children shouldn't have to play with garbage." I am blessed to have the opportunity to see the goodness of people on a daily basis because of this project.

Stay tuned. I will try to update as often as internet access and electricity allow.

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you all!

Monique