6 weeks

That’s how much longer I’ll be in Uganda. Half of me is elated to be home & with everyone I hold so dear in my life. Half of me is distraught that my friends here I leave behind – that life in Kaabong is soon to become memories instead of reality. But somehow there’s peace in that tension. I’m taking the time to truly experience each day here fully while looking forward to what is yet to come in these six weeks.

For those who aren’t yet in the know, my contract with Medair ends mid-August. I’ve extended a month to allow for a handover with the new guy taking my place. He should arrive beginning of September, which works out quite well! Back in May I really considered extending my contract until June 2009…and was pretty convinced of it. But after some prayer and a lot of talking it over I knew that taking a break and spending time with friends & family was necessary for me. With the anxiety issues I’ve had over the past 9 months, I really need to take it easy for a few months. So what better time to spend some quality time with my family? The plan is to head back to Denver for the last two weeks of September and then to go to Ohio for the next few months to live with the fam. And after that…well I’ve had a pretty good proposition for a place to live in Denver that I’m excited for. That’s where I’m planning to land in the beginning of 09.

And the details, well, I suppose they will fall into place, right?

Some pics from the past few weeks:

this one was taken by Jo in Kotido

this was taken by Jakob a few months ago in Kalapatha - but very normal around here!