When I think of Africa and what I might pack shorts are what come to my mind. Any temperature above 80 degrees in Texas means it is shorts weather, at least outside of work.
That is not going to work in Uganda, because the ladies mainly wear skirts So I thought to pack some skirts, but the skirts I own will not work. Ugandan women do not wear skirts above their knees. All but one of mine have hem lines above my knees.
So what does one wear? Capris and pants is the answer. Luckily I do seem to have more capris in my closest than any other type of bottom. My step-mother has also taken me to get some light weight pants to wear as well.
I am going to purchase a maxi dress or two (thinking Wal-Mart has some cute ones) and a little jacket to cover my shoulders.
I still don't know what to wear when we have a lay over in Dubai. Most people joke that I need to take a veil with me. I know that it is part of U.A.E., but I have heard that it is very westernized.
I have until Sunday night to figure this all out.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Getting Ready for Uganda
I have raised the money, thank you sponsors, to pay for the trip. I have my passport. I have been a pin cushion for the 4 shots I have received. I have my medicine to prevent malaria. I have my medicine just in case I get a stomach bug.
Now all that is left is to pack my bags. Hope I can fit all of my clothes for 2 weeks into a suitcase that doesn't weigh more than 50 pounds.
I am very nervous to travel over the ocean. I've done that before, but it still freaks me out a little bit. I am a little nervous about going to a third-world country.
But I am very excited to be going to see the kids at the school. Just thinking about getting to help build a school, okay so I'm really only going to be painting, in a country where there is no free education gets me excited. I can't express my feelings for being able to help these kids get an education so that they may grow-up to have a chance to pursue their dreams.
This makes me feel blessed to have been born in a country where education is free, at least through 12th grade. I feel even more blessed to have had excellent teachers.
Along with an education, I am so happy to get to share God's love. I was lucky to be born into a family with strong Christian beliefs.
As much as I am enjoying my summer with my daughter, I can't wait to arrive at God Cares School.
Now all that is left is to pack my bags. Hope I can fit all of my clothes for 2 weeks into a suitcase that doesn't weigh more than 50 pounds.
I am very nervous to travel over the ocean. I've done that before, but it still freaks me out a little bit. I am a little nervous about going to a third-world country.
But I am very excited to be going to see the kids at the school. Just thinking about getting to help build a school, okay so I'm really only going to be painting, in a country where there is no free education gets me excited. I can't express my feelings for being able to help these kids get an education so that they may grow-up to have a chance to pursue their dreams.
This makes me feel blessed to have been born in a country where education is free, at least through 12th grade. I feel even more blessed to have had excellent teachers.
Along with an education, I am so happy to get to share God's love. I was lucky to be born into a family with strong Christian beliefs.
As much as I am enjoying my summer with my daughter, I can't wait to arrive at God Cares School.
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