Sharing the news

Yesterday evening, we sat down with Patricia and asked her if she wanted to come to America with us.  She was sitting on Maren's lap in a chair, and she started to get fidgety.  She was picking at things on her legs that were not there.  She was playing with the hem of her dress.  She wasn't sure what to say and probably wasn't sure what to even think.   Maren was describing some of the things to see and do, and I'm sure the whole conversation was much too much to try to take in for a little 5-year-old mind.  After a couple of minutes, we changed the subject and moved on to getting ready for bed with showers and all.  She was excited about sleeping in a bed next to Maren.  She was excited about her new Princess and the Frog toothbrush.  And she was most excited about this...

The night went well; both girls slept until about 8:30 this morning when Patricia quickly jumped out from under her mosquito net and all but flew to the bathroom.  Maren has been loading her up these days with plenty of Crystal Light and juice and her bladder had probably had all it could take!  Besides the candy, one of Patricia's most favorite snacks that we brought is the Quaker flavored mini rice cakes.  It takes her two sittings to devour a bag.

There was an email from the lawyer this morning (sent yesterday) that he has received the written ruling and has filed for the passport.  Great news!

Nate is planning on attending a white water rafting excursion on the Nile tomorrow.  I'm sure it will be very exciting!  Later today we should be heading into Jinja Town for some shopping.  I'm going to try to find some African fabric for the GSF tailor to make matching dresses for the girls.

As I write we're chilling on the veranda at the back of the Greer's/Claudia's duplex house, taking in the beautiful view of the GSF campus below as well as the countryside beyond, while we run a load of clothes in the washer.  It's hot in the sun, but the shade and breeze are fabulous.  I'm thinking that the cold upon returning is going to be a pretty big slap in the face.

Goodbye for now,
Kim