When people see pictures of or hear about Cape Town, they think or see money or beauty. I’ve even heard people say that it’s one of the nicest places in the world. While that may be true…it’s actually a very tough place.                     The need is very great. Each and every person we’ve come in contact with tells us that Cape Town is one of the most dangerous places in the world. They say that it’s not uncommon for people to turn on the news and hear of girls being raped and left on the side of...

Our first day at Ntabas care point a little girl runs up to me, clings to my legs and looks up at me. The sadness in her eyes broke my heart.   The children who come to these carepoints are typically orphans. Some are 7,8,9 years old (maybe younger,maybe older) who run the household, or have been impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic here in Swaziland.   We start working with the children around 10am  teaching them songs, dances, games etc. Loving on these kids might be the only attention the get in a day. The meal that they receive here for lunch at these carepoints might be the...

God thank you for being gracious and bringing me on the field in a days notice. You're always providing for me and reminding me of Your faithfulness, though I don't deserve it. I'm back on a plane. This time I'm headed 'home' only it doesn't feel like going home. For the first time in my life- I don't feel like I have a home. I know God is calling me to be mobile and in that I have peace. Going from Kenya to Tanzania was a hard transition, leaving behind a ministry and group of people I quickly fell in love with. All of this, only to end up in a place of...

In the course of the last month in a half, my heart has experienced more pain and sadness then it has joy and happiness.  I’ve been questioning whether or not I made the right decision by coming on the trip.  While being here, nothing has seemed to been what I imagined and the worst part is I’m unable to have the comfort of my family along side me.     Before embarking on this journey I was an incredibly lonely person.  I had lost a lot of friends and I was trying to figure out the direction of my life. I would ask God to bring people into my life, to surround...

It’s hard to believe that my first month in Africa is over.  It’s crazy to think our time here in Uganda is over.  We leave for Kenya tomorrow and while I’m so excited for what Kenya has instore, pieces of my heart will be left here in Tororo, Uganda. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been able to meet some pretty incredble people.  One of those people was Cathrine.  She’s 26 and is currently located at the Tororo Hospital.  In 2008 she became paralazyed from the waist down.  She has such a beautiful spirit though.  Her smile...

       When faced with the reality of how little I can do for this country, I feel inadequate. I feel useless. I feel as though I’m not enough. And yet, I know even the smallest thing I do for the wounded hearts of Uganda, I do for Him.        I have the unshakable confidence that comes from faith to push me forward. I believe He sees me. I believe He gives my weak and tired hands new life. His Life. And with that, all things are possible.       So, I have made a resolution never to consider whether the...