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August 31, 2017

Favorite.

August is one of my favorite months. It begins with my birthday, which I don't care how old you are- is special. It's also the start of school + fall [while still technically being summer, especially in Florida, hello summer ALL THE TIME] and even though this year I'm in Uganda where it literally is summer year round [thanks Equator!] I'm filled with that sense of crunchy leaves + crisp air and I'm craving apple cinnamon everything. I love this month every year. I also love that my new favorite season is approaching, even if it is only in my mind.



Donald loves to make faces for the camera.

Baby Joseph loves screaming Auntie Laura.

MY ROOMMATE IS BETTER THAN YOURS + MADE BANANA PANCAKES.

Reasons why I never get work done- Donald.

Celebrating the end of my birthday month with hiking the mountain + wine.

My favorite little shadow.


Thanks August, you've been beautiful. Until next year.

August 23, 2017

Hope.

It amazes me how Jesus continually gives us things to hope for. Sometimes they come in huge packages like His forgiveness. Other times they come in the form of a single word.

And sometimes it turns into a conversation that Jesus wants you to have that is absolutely terrifying. The can't eat, can't breath, don't laugh at my baby kind of moment. When you know sharing is what you should do but you're afraid if you relinquish control it'll blow up in your face. 

God has not given us a spirit of fear but of wisdom and of sound mind. How is it I'll trust God with what's happening around me or where to walk or where to live but HE gives me an idea and I hold tight to it like it's my baby AND I DO NOT WANT TO SHARE. 

Isn't sharing the first lesson you learn in preschool? AND if we remember correctly isn't this God sharing his idea with me? 

I panic about timing. Did I share it too soon? Too early? Did I say too much? But isn't this all with the friend that I panicked about not having her room? JESUS REDEEMS. Jesus is bigger than all of this. If He wants it to happen, He'll make it happen. It's cute I think that I can get in the way. That's not to say I shouldn't be seeking HIM for my timing but that I do need to stop panicking over it. Jesus you've got it. I can rest soundly in that. 


Selfies with Donald.


When the kiddos take over your camera.

When the kiddos take over your camera.

Denis takes a selfie part I.

Denis takes a selfie part II.

When the kiddos take over your camera.


August 9, 2017

Sipi Falls Recap

Sipi Falls was beautiful + a perfectly fabulous road-trip! There are so many beautiful parts of Uganda + I'm so thankful for the time, ability and friends to go travel while I'm here.

It was freezing for Uganda. So cold that we didn't even need mosquito nets IN THE MIDDLE OF UGANDA WHAT IS LIFE. I wore pants + sweaters + wished for my boots. Seriously people, actual cold not just I've been in Uganda too long cold. We hiked 6 miles up and down the foothills of Mt. Elgon to see all 3 waterfalls at Sipi Falls. It was beautiful + exhausting and gorgeous. Translation: it was beautiful but I legit thought death was coming upon me basically the entire time after the first hour...we hiked for six hours. SWEET BABY JESUS WHAT.


At the base of the largest waterfall.

At the base of the largest waterfall.
At the base of the largest waterfall.


View from our front door.

Climbing Sipi Falls.

Climbing Sipi Falls.

Enjoying the view + a phone call with Momma.

The most ADORABLE room.

Can I live here? Please?

Best view on the property.

View from our porch.


Climbing Sipi Falls.

At the base of the largest waterfall.

At the base of the largest waterfall.

The largest of the three falls, over 100 feet!









Climbing Sipi Falls.

Still smiling at Waterfall two.


On our way to waterfall number 3. Notice it isn't a selfie this time? Pretty sure I was DONE.

Beautiful scenery on the way up.

Waterfall number one, when it was still going very well.

View from the top.

View from the top.

Beautiful scenery on the way up.

View from the top.

Beautiful scenery on the way up.

View on the way up.

Waterfall number two from the top!


Why yes I did do a cheesy pose. SUE ME OKAY.

Group selfie at the top of waterfall two.

We made it to the top- Finally!

We made it to the top- Finally!


We're besties now and yes I did pat him on the head.

View from the top.

Beautiful scenery greeted us at every turn.




Beautiful footpaths.




Views on the way up.

WE MADE IT TO THE TOP!

Group shot with our tour guide Paul.

Climbing in the natural pool with Lindsey.

Beautiful scenery on the way up.

Selfie with Laura!

Holding a chameleon.

Holding a chameleon.
I'd go back, even if the hiking was killer.

Thanks Sipi Falls, until next time.