Mosquitoes are evil....

...really, they are.
I am trying to sit IN MY HOUSE WITH WINDOWS CLOSED in peace but they keep on finding their way in to bite my knees....WHAT!?

I missed Tegot this week while we were in Kampala. It was a nice break. I did enjoy my time in Kampala. I think it was because Simon drove most of the way and was the one who got harassed by the traffic police. Ai Vi. All worked out though.

I was able to get my visa extended for two months with no hassle and in one day....still kinda shocked by it...had to check it couple of times to make sure it was real. I mean, it was done in one day, no problems and for $50...sweetness.

So much seems to be happening but as I am sitting here I just can't remember it all...so I am gonna stick with what is on my heart right now.

I know I have been "talking" (probably complaining is more like it - I apologize!)about the white factor. Well, in Gayaza and Kampala no one screams out muzungu or munu...and I felt myself missing that...no clue why...but I did. Anyways, as I was catching myself missing that I believe the Holy Spirit totally convicted me of my attitude and perspective on it. He guided me through stories in the Gospels where it talks about Jesus being swarmed by people and them just being around ALL THE TIME. It reminded me of what is happening here with people staring, following and yelling muzungu or munu at me. I felt like I stopped in my tracks and was hit with the cliche how would Jesus handle this? I then realized he would not get annoyed or get angry but he would love them, respond to them and be an opportunity to teach them who he really is.

So, that being said, I am learning to respond and acknowledge everytime someone yells muzungu or munu with absolute love. I am learning to respond with love when someone wants to cheat me. What helps me is to envision His face, what His eyes look like looking at the people, how He smiles....when I do that I feel my heart growing with love. When I especially respond to the children screaming at me with a smile, wave and a "apwoyo"...I see in their faces they just want to be recognized. Isn't that what we all want? Just to be recognized by Someone who wants to love us so much?