I wasn’t really sure how Christmas would be in another country and away from my biological family. But the Lord has provided me with a new family here in Uganda. Kelli, Alissa and I decorated the house with decos that came from Joanna Coppedge, and stuff that their families had sent out here. We had a Christmas party/ cookie swap and made paper snowflakes. Christmas Eve many ex-pats went over to Sherry’s for a huge Christmas party. Sherry works for Radio Paces a catholic radio station and lives on the compound of the radio station. They have a huge tree that is decorated with lights, we sang Christmas carols in all the languages that were represented by the people there (which it was like 5. Italian, Dutch, German, English and Lugbara). There were also 21 flavors of ice cream which was GLORIOUS!!!! Christmas morning, Kelli, Alissa and I woke up and had a special breakfast cooked by Alissa (cinnamon rolls and quiche). Then we opened presents from each other’s families and each other. It was definitely a time of surprises. Mom got a package to Kelli that I was never expecting and didn’t know it came. So that was awesome. After we opened presents, we just had a quiet day of relaxing and watching some t.v. Later on we went over to the Wafler’s house for a team meal of Gumbo that Evan’s family had sent out here. It really was a great Christmas holiday!!!!
For New years Eve 2009/2010, we went to Arua Hill to spend the evening with the Germans from Diguna and watched the fireworks from there. Perfect view and they were beautiful!!! And it is a new year here 8 hours before Florida!!
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