Wow! Where do we start?! We first want to apologize for taking so long to post. Not only was internet access hard to come by at first, but we also had trouble opening our account. Now that we have finally worked it all out, we should be able to update the site much more frequently.
Our journey to Uganda began about two and a half weeks ago (and there is so much to tell), so we are just going to jump right into the adventure.
The first picture was taken on our first official tour of my school. It is just as beautiful as all the pictures on their website. There are palm trees
all around, a stream running through the center of campus, and lots of sunshine. Even though the school is extrememly nice, outside of the school walls is the poverty you typically think of when you think of Africa. The next pictures are of the street we drive/walk on everyday to and from school. The people are so friendly, and their faces light up when you smile and wave! Right on this street you can buy anything from vegetables to airtime for your cell phone.
Our journey to Uganda began about two and a half weeks ago (and there is so much to tell), so we are just going to jump right into the adventure.
The first picture was taken on our first official tour of my school. It is just as beautiful as all the pictures on their website. There are palm trees
all around, a stream running through the center of campus, and lots of sunshine. Even though the school is extrememly nice, outside of the school walls is the poverty you typically think of when you think of Africa. The next pictures are of the street we drive/walk on everyday to and from school. The people are so friendly, and their faces light up when you smile and wave! Right on this street you can buy anything from vegetables to airtime for your cell phone.
The Wednesday after we arrived was Brad's birthday! Our friends John and Erica had us over for dinner and cake! The entire first week we were here, someone from our mission organization hosted us for at least one meal a day! We felt so spoiled!
As far as teaching goes, I jumped right into school immediately. Beginning on Tuesday morning, I was on my own. I have 13 students and out of those, only 3 are American. I have three from Korea, one from Holland, one from England, one from Germany, and others from different countries in Africa. The whole school is this way. Teachers included. And most of the children’s parents are doing some sort of ministry. It is such a wonderful atmosphere! In just the short time I have been here, I have learned so much, and I really look forward to getting in routine with the class. The first Friday, I surprised the children with water color paints. You would have thought I had brought candy. Things such as markers and paints are hard to come by, so it was a treat for them as well as myself! 
As for Brad, he has been running around with the mission field director, Jon Mayo, before beginning pastor training on the first Thursday and Friday. He was able to observe some of the classes Thursday, then on Friday he jumped in and taught the 4 gospels... in 4 hours! I think he really enjoyed his time with the pastors, and we all know he did a great job! I’ll have to let him explain it in greater detail later.
We were wrong about the number of people that live here in Kamapala. It is not 800,000… it’s more like 3.5 million! Because Kampala is the capital, people from all over the world live here. There are approximately 3,000 Americans living in Uganda. The life expectancy is about 42, (compared with the age of 30 only 10 years ago) and about 70% of the population are under the age of 30.
I cannot begin to tell you how much we are enjoying our time here! God has been so good, and we look forward to being able to keep you posted on more of a weekly basis. Unfortunately that is all we have time for for now. We love you all and miss you dearly! Thank you for all your support and prayers. Feel free to email us at annieandbradbrown@gmail.com or send us snail mail at P.O. Box 11788 Kampala, Uganda (not zip code necessary).
As for Brad, he has been running around with the mission field director, Jon Mayo, before beginning pastor training on the first Thursday and Friday. He was able to observe some of the classes Thursday, then on Friday he jumped in and taught the 4 gospels... in 4 hours! I think he really enjoyed his time with the pastors, and we all know he did a great job! I’ll have to let him explain it in greater detail later.
We were wrong about the number of people that live here in Kamapala. It is not 800,000… it’s more like 3.5 million! Because Kampala is the capital, people from all over the world live here. There are approximately 3,000 Americans living in Uganda. The life expectancy is about 42, (compared with the age of 30 only 10 years ago) and about 70% of the population are under the age of 30.
I cannot begin to tell you how much we are enjoying our time here! God has been so good, and we look forward to being able to keep you posted on more of a weekly basis. Unfortunately that is all we have time for for now. We love you all and miss you dearly! Thank you for all your support and prayers. Feel free to email us at annieandbradbrown@gmail.com or send us snail mail at P.O. Box 11788 Kampala, Uganda (not zip code necessary).
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