So I decided…

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 …

Home is where the heart is…

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, …

A special thank you message to all my followers!

I want to personally thank each and every reader of this blog. Because of your visits, likes, views and follows, I continuously stay encouraged and keep pushing along on this arduous yet totally rewarding writing journey. Honestly, 2015 has been quite a journey in my life, rife with challenges, triumphs and new beginnings. I, however, decided …

Reunited for the holidays! The best gift of all!

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 …

Holiday Ramblings: My life in Uganda

The date has finally arrived. The date that I’ve anticipated since I left the States. What date is this? The day I go home for the Christmas holiday to see family and more importantly, to spend time with my son.  While traveling abroad and extending my life in other places, I tend to always think …

Holiday blues- How I cope: My life in Uganda

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? …

Fear…how it almost took my life…

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 …

In his absence: My life in Uganda

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 …

It just takes one step…

I took that one step.  I was hesitant about the consequences of moving forward at first, unsure of what in the world (literally) I'd be getting myself into but... I took a step. I know, I've taken chances before but this time, however, seemed so different. Maybe it was the location, the fear of the unknown, …