Finally arrived!

After over 37 hours of traveling the Mitchell girls finally arrived at our destination in Gulu, Uganda.  The plane ride went smoothly and without any delays, which was a huge answer to prayer. We spent Saturday and Sunday recuperating and adjusting to the 10-hour time difference. Sunday morning we took a short walk to a school near by and within the first 5 minutes of walking, I’m pretty sure the three of us were ready to move here! The people were so warm and welcoming, and the children all ran up to us with open arms.

Today (Monday) we walked about a half hour to the Gulu center high school. Where we met with the head master and discussed a gardening program that my mom could get started for the 1,500 plus kids attending this school. After an hour of discussing the possibilities, they decided on my mom teaching two 80 minutes classes tomorrow morning. Teaching them the technical parts of raising their own garden. 

After meeting at the school we were able to go and visit the Soldiers of Christ ministry (another half hour walk) and got to meet all the kids for the first time. They also greeted us with open arms and were soon singing us songs and dancing!

And to wrap up that whole day we got to go into town, which involved taking our first Bota ride (rented motorcycle), which was quite the experience!

Thank you all for your prayers for our safe travels here! They were much needed. Continue to pray for us as we develop relationships in this community and begin to make an impact on these people. Pray that Jesus’ light would shine through our actions and that we would have the boldness to share our love for Him.

We love you all and miss you!

- Katie                                                                                            





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