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All these things shall give thee experience...

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  New area, new challenges                                              July 6- Aug 1 Cascades near Sipi Falls We have figured out several reasons why we were sent to the Uganda Kampala East Mission, one reason has been to get the apartment ready for the missionary couple that is coming after we leave.  There have been several things that have needed attention and after many visits from multiple repair people we now have a washing machine that functions properly and doesn't dump water on the floor and rock and roll.  The toilet still leaks but we will keep after the management on that one. There is a new stove and refrigerator which is very nice. The yuka device, which monitors our electricity usage, is hung properly on a wall and plugged in.  The broom and mop have a home and we have WiFi but are pushing for a better service level.  It's a work in ...
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Joy And Grit In Uganda

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The Messy Joy of Our Mission June 20- July 5 2026 Silverback Mountain Gorilla BUT FIRST We prepared to depart Gulu on Sunday, June 21, but first we had a few last responsibilities and connections to complete the Saturday before.  We had the last missionary preparation class on Saturday, June 20, which turned out to be the same day as the wedding of our friends Fatiki and Constantine. The bride and groom were to be married at the Bardege chapel.  We had a solid plan, and were prepared for the day as we got into the truck to drive to the chapel. Then the truck struggled to start.  We got it started but thinking long term, were concerned about our upcoming drive to Kampala.  Our morning just got complicated.   Sister Kaiser dropped Elder Kaiser off at the chapel and went to pick up prospective missionaries from Pece building. She dropped them off near the chapel then drove to the mechanics shop. A mechanic got in the truck and we drove back to the Bardege Chap...
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