Karamoja Okkens

fun in the puddles...for a while 'football'

Time still goes by quickly. For the most part, I am in the routine of life here in Karamoja. Second grade has begun, again, for Caleb and I am even trying to do more 'preschool' with Megan. Yes, the 'nice' interruptions from Jacob make this challenging at times, but I still try and plug along. This morning has been a bit frustrating I must confess. Mom needs some more patience and student needs some more understanding. ;) Can we both get some please?! One day at a time. So, with God's help, we will continue after our current 'recess' and finish for the day. When school isn't taking place, the kids are busy playing with each other or some local Karimojong kids. Lately, it has been some football (soccer, for we Americans) out on the compound. What fun they have! Now, to 'finish' for the day...

We finally arrived in Karamoja on Friday after almost a week of traveling. Thankfully, our children survived the 25 hours of flying (6 more than usual due to a British Air strike that re-routed us through South Africa!) plus layovers and then the drive from the airport all the way up to Karamoja. And….all our luggage arrived! God is good. We so enjoyed our 7 months stateside and were thankful to see those of you that we did. Yes, the time went quickly. The children so enjoyed their time with grandparents and old and new friends. I must confess I am greatly missing home. But taking care of three kids while unpacking doesn’t leave me much time to sit around and cry about it. Until next time, San Diego. We are slowly getting settled and organized. David is easing back into the ministry thanks to his colleague, Al Tricarico. We have returned at about the beginning of visitor season. It keeps things busy and it is an encouragement to have many folks here from the states. Th...