We are here! (a message from Laura)

We have made it safely to Uganda! Our flights were very long and tiring, but no problems at all. We were so thankful to arrive safely. The past 3 days have been busy and fun. We were going to try to get on the Internet and post messages but the Internet was down- we're sorry if you were trying to hear from us! But now we should be able to leave a lot of messages. The children here are wonderful- so full of joy, smiles, and hugs. It really makes you feel like you are special. 'Muzungo (white person), how are you" is something we hear all day- they are so sweet! They love to play with our hair and skin, sit on our lap, and talk to us. They ask so many questions! I have been feeling well and sleeping very well- and the food is very good! Mama Rebecca cooks so well, and treats us very specially. Too bad I will probably not lose much weight! haha! I am really looking forward to teaching the children next week. I enjoy just meeting them and talking right now, but I really want to teach the things I have prepared. Earlier today I did a Bible study with the older girls (13 and older). It was on James 3 and it went so well! I hope to meet with them every day. There is so much love here, and I can see the joy of God so clearly. It has been a blessing. I miss you, Mike very much and I love you. I look forward to seeing you and my small group girls, and everyone else in a week and a half. The time is going very quickly (just as everyone said it would). Thank you for your prayers. God has done more than I have expected already! I will try to write more later!