This time last year I was in tears. I was so fearful of the unknown and sad about the distance. I broke down on several occasions and wanted to run to the nearest airport and give up. I felt guilty, alone and insecure about my decision of leaving my son behind. What I didn't know at … Continue reading He is finally here!
Bringing my son has been the topic of conversation in my head for the last 6 months or so. Yes, at times, I do talk to myself, who doesn't? Honestly speaking, I try to channel those thoughts to God, however, I'm human so I slip at times. Maybe it's not meant for him Initially, there … Continue reading So I decided…
If you read my last post, I highlighted some of the benefits of raising African-American children overseas. In hindsight, I’ve also experienced situations that weren’t so pleasant. They were more like stark splashes of reality that kept my third eye open and aware. This post is about some of the disadvantages to raising African-American children … Continue reading Disadvantages to raising black children abroad
I recently interviewed Murray Shiraz, a spoken word enthusiast in Kampala. I met Murray through a Facebook connect before arriving here due to my interest in developing productive relationships with intellectually motivated individuals who have a direct and positive impact on the empowerment of the Kampala community. Through his culture awareness, youth appreciation and love … Continue reading Interview exclusive: The power of the spoken word…
I’m finally back in Kampala after a 2.5 week hiatus in the States. Homebound to Chicago was my destination. I really needed that trip, primarily to connect with home, regroup and most importantly, to see my son. It seems like such a long time since my last post. Between the goodbye cries with my son, 20 hour flight itineraries, … Continue reading Home is where the heart is…
To this day, I don't know how I managed to survive 4 months without my son being with me. As a hands on mom who is actively involved in my son's life, it was such a hard decision and transition to say the least. My prayers were answered, God protected him and now we are reunited … Continue reading Reunited for the holidays! The best gift of all!
And...here we go again-Another Thanksgiving away from family, friends and good home-cooked food. Wait a minute, come to think of it, this is my first time away from my son...on a holiday. It's not just the fact of missing him but knowing that he is not around during times like this. Why does it matter? … Continue reading Holiday blues- How I cope: My life in Uganda
Hey there, Have you ever let doubt, fear, worry or anxiety get the best of you? Well, I have. Matter of fact, prior to actually arriving in Uganda, I experienced the worst anxiety. I was so torn about my decision that I almost decided not to go. I almost completely gave up on Uganda based … Continue reading Fear…how it almost took my life…
In his absence… I know, I know. You see all of my pictures with my smiling face…full of grace. You see the pictures of me having the time of my life. These pictures aren’t lying…at all. I just haven’t shared the other half of my story... Let me preface this post by saying I’m truly … Continue reading In his absence: My life in Uganda
Before I even arrived in Uganda, I was warned about the overwhelming cases of Malaria. Of course, the shady government and media want to depict Africa as this disease ridden and war torn state. Again, so far from the undeniable truth. I, however, decided to come to Uganda without taking any formal Malaria preventative medication. Silly … Continue reading Malaria! Oh, No!: My life in Uganda
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