Back to My Ugandan Home

“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back…”

Isaiah 54:2

I arrived in Uganda Wednesday evening with much anticipation and excitement.  This feeling filled my heart.  I couldn’t get through security and baggage claim fast enough.  I was so excited to see my family here.  Tears filled my eyes as I walked toward the crowd of Ugandan people waiting outside.  Many African people waiting in excitement for their friend or loved one.  I searched and searched through the crowd until my eyes locked with the familiar eyes I remembered from 8 months ago.  There was Prudence waiting with anticipation and a smile on her face.  I ran and hugged her so tight, forgetting about my two large bags.  As I let go I noticed Hilda and Susan close by.  I hugged them almost as tight as they welcomed “Auntie Lynne” to Uganda.  We started walking, the girls insisting on carrying my bags, and not far away were the rest of my family.  I gave them all a huge hug and told them how much I loved them and missed them.  Mercy hugged me the longest.  The one who said she didn’t like hugs.  The trip home from Entebbe to Kampala was amazing.  Traveling familiar roads again made me smile and happy to be back to my second home. 

The next day we ventured into Kampala to buy some airtime for my phone.  We do not have internet at The Glory House.  This makes it difficult to communicate with my family and friends.  I had forgotten the business of the city.  The many people walking the streets, and sidewalks.  I see children and adults begging for money on the street everywhere.  They are usually crippled and some look sick.  I was told once not to give them money because they are being watched by others that take the money from them.  My heart is so sad to see God’s children like this.  I’m sure His is breaking for them as well.  Once again I am the minority, the only white wonderer here but I don’t mind because I am with my family.

We stopped by an orphanage to see the children.  This orphanage is going through some tough times but it was nice to see the children and share God’s love with them.  When you have His love to share nothing else matters.  My prayers are that God will protect and guide them.

My body is adjusting to the new time, different food and dust in the air.  I will be fine because I am happy to be home.  I am enlarging my tent.  Stretching myself to live out the vision God put inside of me.  God has said “I am not finished with you.  I’ve got something bigger for you."  As long as you have breath, God isn’t finished with you.