June 17

Our lucky streak with health ended today. Several people got some kind of stomach crud and others have sore throats. We’re all tired, but we’re getting close to a return trip home.

Today, we drove up to the Murchison Falls. Words cannot do justice to their power! We all experienced the feeling of insignificance in relation to the majesty of God’s creation. After checking out the falls, we gathered together under the shade of a large tree and had a worship service. We shared some of the songs we had learned here, had a time of prayer, and served each other communion. (The elements had been blessed at CSN prior to our trip and they survived in pretty good shape, considering.) What a wonderful time of sharing with each other in the beauty of God’s creation.

Did we mention that the roads here are very bumpy? Think narrow country roads with tons of potholes in Kansas and you will be seeing the highways here in Uganda. Our driver spends a lot of time swerving around potholes, often onto the “shoulder,” which is really just a red dirt rut that doesn’t have grass. All of this makes those of us who are susceptible to car sickness just a bit queasy. The good news is that we made it back to Kampala in one piece with all our souvenirs intact—thanks to our driver Joel. We spend the night here and then leave early tomorrow morning for the airport. We’re all filled with the wonderful tiredness that comes with accomplishing something beautiful. We have so much to share with all of you when we get home! Continue praying for our safe travel and for healing for those who are ill. We arrive in Wichita on Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. on American 4428. We’ll be wearing our “tangerine” shirts so you can’t miss us if you come out to greet us. Thanks for the blessings of your prayer!