Keith's Thoughts on Uganda

Have you ever been to Africa? Have you ever met a person born in Africa? If not, I hope one of these things might happen to you. You won't really know what it's like until you've experienced it for yourself, but I can tell you what I have experienced from the Ugandan culture. My dad and mom tell about many things in their blogs. I hope I can show you more of a teenager's perspective of life in Uganda.

I dearly love all the people at Hope Children's Home. I always find it so easy to love these people. It may be different for other people, but as for me God has placed a special spot in my heart for loving those who lost their parents, have no family, or are have been rejected. It is sad that these people live in poverty, but God's light is shining over Africa and making a huge difference in people's lives. Some may call them a lost cause or uncivilized people, but I see so much love and joy in those that find their true purpose that God has shown them. There is so much to know about them. If you get a chance to know more about God's love for Africa, or He has stirred your heart for Africa please make room in your life for Africa or other people in need of God's light.

I often miss my friends from back home, but I guess that's where E-mail comes in handy. My dad doesn't have to be at work all day, and we do school at home so our family is totally different now. We find opportunities to work together all the time. I have found that we are also closer as a family. I find it so amazing that while God sent us here to bless others He has blessed us so much. While in Uganda, Africa we have access to western food, internet, an awesome church, a wonderful house, and opportunities to love the Ugandan people at every corner.

A year really flies by when you have lots to do. Between doing school and driving to Hope Children's Home every day the weeks just fly past you incredibly fast. It’s hard to think that we’re already over half way through our stay! Often times I want to go home, but the next moment I never want to leave. There are things I will miss and things I won’t miss. For instance, I won’t miss the weird feeling of kids pulling on my arms to get my attention. I will miss the kids themselves, however. I think Show Mercy has done a great job at fulfilling their mission to reach out in love to Uganda.

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