3 months ago today I landed in Uganda.  

I cannot believe it.  I only have 3 months left.  It's crazy.

So far, I helped in the big move to the new location, I have conquered a staph infection, said goodbye to 3 children who were reunited, welcomed 6 new babies to Amani,  taught preschool and continue to teach preschool, gotten to know over 50 beautiful children and watch as some slowly come out of their shells, and the babies who weren't crawling are now all over the place now, watched my babies Isaiah and Sundae learn to walk, spent Christmas with some pretty incredible people, saw an incredible team come through and build and amazing new playground (with 15 swings) for our babies, and I have been so extremely blessed. 

 My God is an awesome God.  

Over 50 children who He promises to give a hope and a future- because they are His.  And we are His.  And I'm learning to trust Him in everything- even when it hurts.  These kids have stolen my heart, and I can't imagine getting on a plane and leaving them.  My heart breaks every time I think about it.  

I love Enoch's craziness.  

I love Frank's sweet kisses he insists on giving me.  

I love how Carol finally likes me, and calls me "auntie naananaana." 

I love Freddy's random little hugs.   

I love Simon's....Simon-ness. 

I love Jonah's eager to please and that sweet toothless smile.

I love Sundae's deep husky laugh and huge smile. 

I love wycliff's sweet hugs and "auntie, auntie..."s.

I love Moses' loud voice and silliness. 

I love Jeremiah's one-tooth grin.

I love Precious' infectious laughter.

I love Judah... because who couldn't??

And I do not want to leave.  I blame it on those dark eyes, and naptime hugs and kisses, and those sweet moments when the hardest child to break through to whispers that he loves you, and the sadness in the 5 year olds eyes as he asks you if you leave for 'merica "tomorrow" because he misheard a conversation.  I blame it on the giggles, and the small "auntie, auntie, how are yoooou?".  I blame it on the children- yes, I do.... 

But hey, I have 3 more months to soak it in.  God is sooo good.