Tomorrow is the big day. I have two bags that are bulging at the seams; not so much with my stuff, but gifts that people have contributed to the people in Uganda and the projects in which we will be involved. I think I am over the weight limit (okay, I know I am), but am hoping that the lovely people at Northwest Airlines will be compassionate and not make me lighten the load much.
I had a very busy day. It started out about 1am with my youngest, Emily, awakening me with an earache. We went to the couch and I micro-waved a moist heat pad to put on her ear to comfort her so that she could finally get some rest until we could get to the doctor in the morning (yes, she has an ear infection now ;-(). As I was sitting on the couch trying to hold her in just the right position to comfort her and bring sleep, I wondered about the women I have yet to meet in Uganda. What do they do at 1am with a sick child? They don’t have the conveniences of the microwave or a doctor on every corner with a prescription pad ready to write a prescription to end the pain immediately, a pharmacy stocked full of the medications that we need and an insurance card that makes the costs of these conveniences bearable.
I guess I am trying to prepare my heart for all that lies ahead in the next few weeks. But, I am not sure that anything within my imagination can do so.
I was able to spend a little time with my family and friends today. Just ask my friend, Dina, how hectic this day was. She had a rough one, yet still managed to come through in helping me get ready for this adventure ---Even taking us to Wilderness park to have a wonderful lunch together (where above picture was taken with Emily). Thanks, Dina!!!
Wish me luck and I hope this gets updated within the next two weeks. Just don’t forget to check the Hope4Kids blog for definite updates (link at the bottom of my page).
Continually grateful for you prayers, love, and support!
Jodi
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