Can I just say...one month from today I will be on a plane to Uganda! The end.

Moccassins. Scarf. Coffee. Jason Mraz.

That four word title sums up my day perfectly. They are the words that would first come to mind if asked to describe my day. It's Autumn here now, a little bit early for the rest of the world. But I love it. This is by far my favorite time of year and in my book it couldn't be shorter...that's the only downside, it doesn't last long here. I can't get enough of the smell in the air, somehow it's different. And the perfect breeze, not too hot, not too cold...the colored leaves. They are finally their true colors (not to sound cliche or anything)...the purples, golds, reds and oranges that color the mountain sides...as if they were a page in a coloring book that a small child colored all over with, using every shade in their 24-pack of Crayola Crayons. I spent my day doing childcare at the church, and browsing Borders in town while drinking a "Large Hazelnut Toffee Mocha" from Seattle's Best and listening to my freshly-purchased Jason Mraz CD, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." on the drive home in my little orange car. How fantastic. Not an every day occurence, though sometimes I wish it were. Anyways, none of this really matters in the long run, except for the fact that it describes the day that wouldn't be "special" at all, except for the fact that today means, 34 more until I leave for Uganda. This my friends, is very happy. Yes indeed.

The beauty of God's creation...through my eyes.

'Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" ' Isaiah 6:8...36 days.

Well here I am, writing! It's been awhile, I know...I think I'll tend to write a lot more in my posts and probably more often once I am in Uganda. Only 36 days to go! I am so very anxious! I am definitely ready to go, and I am incredibly excited to see what God has for the women of Suubi and also for Rachel and Adam and I as we go on this great adventure!

On another note...I went into town the other day and did a bunch of photography. Here are a few of my favorites!









...Who's to say
What's impossible
Well they forgot
This world keeps spinning
And with each new day
I can feel a change in everything
And as the surface breaks reflections fade
But in some ways they remain the same
And as my mind begins to spread its wings
There's no stopping curiosity

I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I'll find the things they say just can't be found
I'll share this love I find with everyone
We'll sing and dance to Mother Nature's songs
I don't want this feeling to go away...

Upside Down by Jack Johnson