Provisons of Stay

While preparing to leave to Uganda, there was 1 commonly asked question. “Where will you stay?” My thinking was, where can’t I stay? Some may be unfamiliar with the hospitality of Ugandans, but for many of them, they are as family to me. 

So with some reassuring words of faith, I replied, “Hummm I haven't told anyone in Uganda that I am coming, soooo we will see what will happen.” With the 60 day VISA, these are the places I stayed with some pictures. 

Bed view from Jinja!

God's provisions of stay 

After a long journey, and nights ride to Jinja, a warm welcome

- Friends house in Jinja 2 nights

Bene, a YWAM leader who mentored me

- Benes house 1 night

Companion in all things

- Devis 2 nights

First time visiting the base, they asked me to stay

- 1 night YWAM

Return to Devis’- Thankful for the warm welcome from his roommate

- 1 night Devis' mom

On the floor of the 
Church building 

My parents moved to a new house, so my aunt houses Devis and I

- 2 nights Aunts house in the village

After a Church service we slept on the floor

- 1 night in Mbarara with Devis' aunts

Return to Devis’ house in Kampala

- 1 night at Devis' house

After preaching to the muslims, he housed me at his guest house

- 1 night at Evangelist Stephen's house

While visiting the YWAM base, they asked me to stay

- 1 night Luweero 

Back to Devis’

- 1 night Devis' house 

Thank you Gary!

Met up with my Ugandan dad

- Dad’s house in Kamapala

Gary’s family called me to come and visit

- 6 days Hoima 

Wanted some intentional time of using internet

- 3 days Bush Pig Hostel (Kampala) 

Faithful lDevis

- 1 day Devis' 

Had so much luggage and stayed at a hotel

- 1 day Jinja guest house

A family of 7 took me into their embrace

- 1 day Nyega

Family friends in Jinja town 

Waiting for the bus.
Sometimes the best place is
on your luggage. 

- 2 days mama wa Moses

Sometimes this happens… 14 hour bus ride to Kabong

- 1 night on a bus 

YWAM Base leaders housed me during our ministry serving food in the hospital 

- 8 days in Kabong 

Finally made it out to see Onesimus and his family 

- 3 days Soroti 

In the refugee camp, 
sometimes slept in the hammock.

Pastor took us 3 in housing to do ministry in the camp

- 5 days Rhino Refugee Camp

The journey back from the camp was long, so stayed at the base

- 1 day YWAM Luweero

Back to Devis’

- 1 day Devis 

Last moments in Uganda!

Last day spent with my Ugandan dad at his house 

- 1 day Dad’s house

So thankful to everyone who offered and gave me a place to stay. Going out to Uganda, I would have never thought about all the ways the Lord had worked, connections that were made, and how He lit the narrow road with the light of His Word and took me step by step. In these travels and adventures, there was discovery afresh of the promise in Matthew 6:33. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."

Thank You Lord for not only allowing me to know this promise personally but discovering more of the depths of what it means to trust You. Lavish those who aided in my help during the ministry of Your Kingdom come, and fill their houses with Your presence. In Your name Jesus, amen!