This morning I woke up to the sound of about 1000 birds all going to choir practice. There was also some really big rooster that at first I thought was a crying baby. The whole city of Kampala smells like smoke is busy with hundreds of people in their market stores. There is dust everywhere, and a warm mist of humidity.
It is so wonderful to be back with Sports Outreach. Yesterday morning I went to devotionals with the staff at the Mango School for Physically Handicap, where they also have their office. There is another girl here who is 24 and is named Amanda. It is such a blessing to have another America lady to be able to talk to and share this time with. I think we are secret twins; this is her 3rd time to Uganda (just like me.) She is just as in love with the country as I am. Also, she has been to Nicaragua! which I did a few summers ago. And we almost share the same name... Amanda Farrell and Samantha Farwell.
My first night was at the Pope Paul Hotel, but Fred and Nicolette from Sports Outreach have opened their home to me and Amanda for the rest of the week. They have a beautiful adopted daughter named Angel who is sooo full of laughter! It is such a great experience to be in their home. Last night we got back around 7 and talked over tea and coffee for over 2 hours. Nicolette has so many wonderful stories to tell. At about 10pm we ate makote, sweet potato, beef, cabbage, pinapple, and avacado. YUMMMM.
In about 15 mins Amanda Fred and I will head out to do an outreach that is about 60km outside of Kampala. (I forget the name of the town.) It will be a long day but a good one.

Thank you so much for your prayers. I am so greatful for the internet at Fred and Nicolette's home so I can write on the blog. Hopefully the power will come back soon so I can update pictures!

God Bless -Samantha