It's less than two weeks until I leave for Uganda. I am excited and also a little nervous! It's been 5 years since I've been out on the mission field and I've never been to Africa. I should be use to traveling alone and to countries for the first time. After all, this is not my first trip =). At least this time I will be meeting and working with people I know and who will meet me at the airport in Entebbe!
I received word today that there have been bombings in Kampala, which is the capital of Uganda. Islamic terrorists targeted 3 different locations, 2 bombs went off and the 3rd failed to detonate. At last count 76 people were killed and many injured. The group that claimed responsibility is angry at the Ugandan government for sending troops to aid the UN backed transitional government in Somalia. They have threatened to attack both Uganda and Burundi.
Please pray for the nation of Uganda during this time. Also, pray for my safety as I travel as well as that God would provide all my needs as I get ready to leave and after I arrive.
Don't think you got my message a few minutes ago...google account, etc. Anyway, my son, Tripp, is getting home today from Africa, having traveled with ICM and Jars of Clay, promoting Air 1 Radio. He was in Kampala 35 hours before the bombing. They visited the orphanages and churches they planted. May I send my number, etc..I KNOW Tripp would love to talk to you before you go....that was his first trip. I'll send on FB privately. I am soooo excited to hear about your life!
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