Today is the day we officially say goodbye to Ethiopia and
hello to Uganda. It is always
bitter sweet and I have to say that we didn’t spend enough time in
Ethiopia. Hopefully the stars will
align soon and Shannon and I will be back very soon to visit our friends when
we travel to bring Zion home. I
am, however, ready to be done with the rainy season in Ethiopia.
The flight was uneventful, as was the trip through
immigration and customs (just the way we like it). Our favorite Ugandan bus driver, named Abus, was ready and
waiting to take us to our home base of Canaan’s Children’s Home for the next 4
nights.
The travel from Entebbe airport was filled with lots of
scenery, traffic, motorcycles and potholes. It is always great to get to see Lake Victoria (the second
largest lake on Earth) and all of its beautiful wildlife.
As we pulled into Canaan’s, we received the normal rock star
welcome. The kids greet us by
surrounding the bus and cheering until we open the doors and enter the mob of
young people. It was so
heartwarming that I was the first off of the bus and immediately spotted my
good friend Richard (age 9), and shortly later my boy Stuart (7). Both of them became my good friends
last year and we haven’t missed a beat.
We quickly reconnected.
Shannon and I sponsor Stuart, so our family is directly tied to him in
more ways than 1. It means a lot
to us and them that both Shannon and I can visit them and love on them at
different times throughout the year.
We were also greeted by one of my favorite people in the
world, Pastor Isaac. He really is
one of the greatest men that I know and truly a Man of God. He teaches me so much whenever we talk
and I treasure the time we have together.
He inspires me to be a better father, husband, and overall man.
The day ended with a tasty meal made by Momma Rebecca and
some of the girls here and then some fellowship with the team and leaders at
Canaan’s.
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