It hasn't been all that easy to transition back home after this trip. Sure, I was (and am!) thrilled to see Seth and my parents. And sure, it was nice to have a hot shower with water pressure or to be able to talk to Rene on the phone when she called to get the scoop. I like all of those things. But more than any of that, I'm kind of disgusted with my life here. I found myself angry that no one looked at me or waved or smiled after I parked my car and walked to work this morning. I was sick at the thought that, for the price that I would pay to park downtown today, some Ugandans would live for a month. I looked at all of Seth's things (and mine) and I felt guilty. I am truly in shock to be home. So, I decided to make some changes. Now. Lord, help me to keep this feeling and not lose the value of life beyond the quest for money and things that has so swallowed up this country -- self included. Help me to keep my eyes on the only ONE that matters.
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I thought it would be fun for you to see the sights of Uganda from our car ride. Check it out on the video below. It's kind of fast, but you get the idea. These people, living in these conditions, are JOYFUL. Kind. Friendly. Loving. CONTENT. Makes you wonder, eh?
5 comments:
I love this post :))
After recently rereading through Katie's blog, I've found myself saying no to unnecessary things - like, for example, my mom wanted me to get a new pair of shoes, haha, and i told her there's no need. the ones i have are perfectly fine. all i kept thinking about was how there are millions of people everywhere who don't even have one pair or anything to call their own. nothing. so yeah, and i haven't even been to africa yet (can't wait for Jan.)! but through things i've read, like Katie's blog, your's and a few others, my eyes have been completely opened.
i can't say thank you enough!
I have heard folks say the same things you are Deb after returning to the states from third world countries. I know it is deep in your heart and will change you forever but the "shock" will go away.
Love you...
Welcome home Deb! Wow, your blog brought me to tears! What an amazing experience for you...I can only hope and pray that me and my family will have a chance like that someday. We will be praying for you as you make this great decision about Betty. If the Lord puts it in your heart to do, HE will give you the grace to do it. I love you.
Holly
You know Deb, even tho people do not look at you, smile or whatever, YOU can always be the one to reach out and make a difference. You can say "hi" to them first and then they MAY look at you and acknowledge you. Their socks would probably be knocked off to hear someone talk to them. So many people as downtrodden and sad as you well know even if they are wealthy because as we all know the famous saying "$$ does not buy happiness". I found this to be true on our recent short cruise..at first anyway no one would look at us so I just started talking and made some great friends. After awhile, everyone was pretty friendly but I usually made the first move and learned a lot.
Love you...
Hi Deb, we would love to hang out! Praying for you and all that is going on. Proud of the amazing person Christ has made you :)
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