Eastern Uganda

For four days my friend Erin and I lived in a rural homestay in Eastern Uganda. In a place with no water, no electricity, and no paved roads for miles it was the quietest I have been in a long time. Our time was spent doing research on gender roles in school age children but also a lot of time reading, napping, sitting, and eating very good food. Everyone in the village where we lived were peasants as lived by subsistence farming. Our family had cows, goats, rabbits, pigeons, chickens, and a very cute kitten. The family had eight children which is about average for rural families. The stars were unbelievable. As I sat outside in quiet after a full day of... not much I recognized how different my life was at that moment then it so often is at school. I was not exhausted, wasn't over committed, and was not running from one thing to the next. I was amazed at how different lives people can lead. I felt privileged to get to be part of both.
Here is another thought... the family that I was living with had enough food to feed their family, a primary school for all children to go to school, and a a few bicycles for transportation. And the village seemed to peaceful, content, and most people truly seemed so happy. So maybe all the development we always are talking about and entrepreneurs, electricity, commercial farming, all the things people often push that a simple way of life is what people want. People should not be denied rights of access but maybe it shouldn't be forced upon people either, a standard that we think is best for people. ...Something to ponder
Our week was also spent at Sippi falls where we stayed in these cabins on a mountain and hiked up to the most beautiful. Two mornings we even woke up to pancakes! Sitting on the porch with coffee and my bible I was reminded of the goodness of God, how big he is and how beautiful his creation, and also for how much he cares for me and all that he is doing.
So Blessed :)