The post you've all been waiting for...a how to guide to communicate with me 🙂 I welcome any and all communication with all of you! Please be in touch. I love to hear and see updates of what's going on with y'all in the motherland. I do have a Ugandan telephone number, so if you … Continue reading Call Me, Maybe?

The journey was long, but we could not have asked for easier travel! The moment I walked through the international terminal gate in Chicago, I became the minority. I was grateful to find the my seat-mate on the plane was a fellow American, who understood the idea of personal space AND personal hygiene. While feeling … Continue reading Bananas is Back

January 5th. 7:40 pm. Chicago. I've been repeatedly saying that for quite some time now, and rumor has it, that's tomorrow... Can't believe the time has really come. Thanks to many helpers, my bags are (mostly) packed, with just a few pounds to spare to throw in a couple last minute cheeseburgers and pizzas on … Continue reading Peace and Love

Adaptation. Merriam-Webster defines adaptation as "the process of changing to fit some purpose or situation". Process. Merriam-Webster defines process as "a series of changes that happen naturally". I have a natural process for everything that I do, and I like things to go smoothly in the order I prefer. Some people call me stubborn or picky, but I prefer to … Continue reading Adaptation

Brace yourself. It's been a roller coaster over the last week, so this post could get quite lengthy. Hold out though, because this will finish up all the travel adventures I had in Africa. Meaning, yes, I am back on American soil! 🙂 After long, emotional goodbyes to my new RG kids and family, I … Continue reading Bittersweet Endings