Bethsaida Church in Bukavu has initiated a ministry they call 'Manna Ministries'. The above picture is their logo. It is the umbrella organization for supporting education for children too poor to attend other schools; supporting those who go into the prison to teach, visit and encourage; finding care and function for orphan children; supporting the fledgling handicapped children's program; and providing training and resources for rural pastors who have not had any support. In addition, we are searching for optometrists, carpenters, teachers, electricians, plumbers, farmers.......anyone who will provide even a short term training for people. It is ALL so needed! This year, I was given Crocs (shoes) for children, school supply kits, mens kits, sewing kits, 60 pair of reading glasses (thanks to the Lion's Club), and of course 160 pearl necklaces (search earlier posts for an explanation).
IF YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN COMING WITH ME TO HELP (even short term can offer more than you can imagine), PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! Donations would also be welcome!

FROM HERE TO THERE AND BACK AGAIN

I arrived home last evening. No luggage, I traveled lighter than I intended to! At least I had company on the journey this time. My friend's name is Malaria. The airlines thought the 2 of us should stay in Uganda, and then again in Amsterdam! I had a mental picture of standing out on the runway and waving to the plane as it took off! However, we 2 had no other plans, so we remained seated, and got through to Canada. Had a lot of help on the way, until the plane staffed by Canadians. The sum total of their offered assistance was "Have a nice flight"! Now, I must locate my luggage......perhaps some of those places Malaria suggested we were visiting, were actually real?!
Feeling happy to see loved ones at home, and also feeling a deep sense of loss for loved ones left behind.....caught between 2 cultures.....again

FROM HERE TO THERE AND BACK AGAIN

I arrived home last evening. No luggage, I traveled lighter than I intended to! At least I had company on the journey this time. My friend's name is Malaria. The airlines thought the 2 of us should stay in Uganda, and then again in Amsterdam! I had a mental picture of standing out on the runway and waving to the plane as it took off! However, we 2 had no other plans, so we remained seated, and got through to Canada. Had a lot of help on the way, until the plane staffed by Canadians. The sum total of their offered assistance was "Have a nice flight"! Now, I must locate my luggage......perhaps some of those places Malaria suggested we were visiting, were actually real?!
Feeling happy to see loved ones at home, and also feeling a deep sense of loss for loved ones left behind.....caught between 2 cultures.....again

Taking a few days R&R between a busy teaching schedule & the rigors of re-entry culture shock. (aka "who are you and what did you do with my home?")



Here is a quote from someone who has also experienced this phenomenon:
"When I come back home, I expect to understand everyone and for everyone to understand me – but because living in a foreign country has indelibly left its mark on me, i just end up confusing and being confused by everyone else, and I feel even more out of place and disjointed at “home” than I did in the foreign country."
I am thankful to have some time to prepare for re-entry, and time to say the heartbreaking farewells. Our family here have been so remarkable, I am at a loss to express my love and appreciation!

Taking a few days R&R between a busy teaching schedule & the rigors of re-entry culture shock. (aka "who are you and what did you do with my home?")



Here is a quote from someone who has also experienced this phenomenon:
"When I come back home, I expect to understand everyone and for everyone to understand me – but because living in a foreign country has indelibly left its mark on me, i just end up confusing and being confused by everyone else, and I feel even more out of place and disjointed at “home” than I did in the foreign country."
I am thankful to have some time to prepare for re-entry, and time to say the heartbreaking farewells. Our family here have been so remarkable, I am at a loss to express my love and appreciation!

Kavumu class

Kavumu class