Laughter I'll Never Forget

I've been wanting to post something every day, at least until we depart to Uganda.  Just before bedtime, I grabbed the camera and started taking pictures with the girls.  After viewing a few of the shots we couldn't stop laughing.  I am glad I was able to capture at least a few laughs.

Trying to get everything ready at work, so things go well during my absence, has been a bit stressful.  I'll be gone from work for three weeks.  I do have an awesome team and I know they'll do well.  In fact, every time I am gone for a while they excel.  I should be gone more often!

Its not only work though.  There are lots of little things to get ready to make sure things go well.  The most important thing by far is my passport.  A few notches down is my yellow fever vaccination record.  This one could be a big deal.  Some countries want to see your vaccination record (yellow card) before they let you in.  Actually, I've gotten vaccinations for yellow fever, hepatitis B, meningitis, typhoid, polio (booster only), tetanus, and the flu.  I also have to remember to start taking malaria pills 2 days before the trip.  

Going to a place where malaria is everywhere, I have to bring some strong mosquito repellent.  I found one that has 98% DEET.  That's some potent poison. 

Then I have to remember to bring a new and crisp $50 bill to pay for a Ugandan visa.  Apparently it is very important the bill has no tears and no markings.  I need a second crispy $20 bill for something else.

I won't be able to use my phone there.  The trick is to get a cheap phone that is unlocked and buy a Ugandan SIM card.  My dad had a phone he uses when he travels to Guatemala and he's letting me borrow it.  

Then there is Christmas...  I've been shopping for a particular gift for Rebecca but haven't found it and now it is getting late.  I am already working on plan 'B'.  

Today I was at the grocery store picking up milk again when all the sudden I remembered I was supposed to meet with the Uganda team at church at 6PM.  I looked at my watch and it was past 7PM.  Oops.

Needless to say, lots of laughs with the girls was such a nice break from the little things, and big things, that sometimes clutter life.