Alec and Katie

I can’t believe it. It’s time for us to leave for Uganda. Bags are packed. Malaria pill was taken. Cars are situated (we have street cleaning restrictions). Bills paid. Apartment keys distributed to trusty friends (helps when one of your very best friends lives across the street!) We are ready!

Things I knew I’d pack for Uganda:

1. Lots of snacks and books for the 22 hours of flight time (not counting layovers!)
2. Gifts and supplies for the people we’ll be serving.
3. Comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

Things I did NOT know I would pack for Uganda:

1. a Santa suit.
   Yes, we have a Santa suit in our luggage to use for one of the Christmas parties for the kids. The even funnier part, Alec had to take out his TUX to fit the Santa suit. He was really looking forward to impressing the mum’s at the surprise dinner we are throwing for them… they are the backbone of the Watoto organization and have given their lives to raise orphans. We can’t wait to honor them. and of course, can’t wait to see our friend in a Santa suit in the middle of Africa.

See you in a few weeks – we look forward to sharing our experience with you. We’ll do our best to check in through the blog, but don’t know how possible that will be. We love you all!

alec and katie