SAFARI DAY! The beauty of creation never goes out of style. Probably the only day of the year that I'm happy to get up at 4:30 am because the African sunrise takes the cake. The drive to get to and through the park is stunning, and Murchison Falls are powerfully breathtaking. We hiked down the … Continue reading A Teacher and a Preacher

Happy Independence Day! (Better late than never, right?) Margaret's birthday is the same as America's, so it was a good day for celebration. We brought decorations and party favors for our house and the kids. They love America so they were more than willing to help us celebrate, especially with the sparklers. Fire may have … Continue reading Extremely Humbled and Incredibly Blessed

On Friday, we had an awesome day of surgery in Lira. We left at 9 a.m. so we could arrive before the clinic opened. When we arrived, the "waiting room" (also serving as pre-op holding, post-op, and sometimes a consultation room) was already full of patients who wanted treated by the muzungus. This was by … Continue reading Kelsey Stiers, M.D.

The story you've all been waiting for: Out of respect, all the children call the adults and visitors either Auntie, Uncle, or Mama, depending on roles. I am an Auntie and usually, they use your first name with it. I was hanging out at my host house after lunch when a child named Kay Morris … Continue reading Seek to Serve

We have arrived safe and sound at RG! Always long but the smoothest trip ever...praise God! Not a single bag or person was lost. (Side note: My team includes a family, the Straders, me, and two others random women like myself). After piling all 8 of us (driver included) and 14 + bags in your … Continue reading Are We There Yet? Part 1