Africa 2025

April 5, 2025 Today is the day we return home. It has been a laid back day that began when we awoke to rain making its presence known as the drops pelted the metal roofs above us. For those of us across the street on the hill, we waited to the last minute before we moved to the Stevenson's home for breakfast. It was a day that had a very relaxed feel as some of us packed while others read their Bibles, enjoyed card games, caught up on news from home, and sending messages to loved ones who will be waiting when we arrive home on Sunday night. Later we ventured out for one last shopping trip to the open market in dowtown Kampala. On our way back to the Stevenson's compound, some of us sat in tra1ffic while the President of Uganda, and his motorcade passed. The road was cleared and traffic stood still for at least 40 minutes as we waited. After lunch we finished packing, met with all the staff, thanking them for their tremendous support and love, concluding with group pictures ...

4-3-25 Today was day two of the safari. We woke up at 5:00am and were on the road at 6:00am. In order to attempt to see the cats (lions and leopards) it's best to catch them before sunrise when they are finding their spot for the day. Our tour guide/driver's name was Frank. He was very knowledgeable and had a very keen eye for spotting the animals. We had 3 vans for our team to have enough room to enjoy the drive. The other 2 driver's names were Tony and Sam. We were very blessed with being able to see so many of God's creation in their natural environment! We saw many types of "antelopes", they have many different names and were very interesting to see the differences in all of them. The little deer looking animals were called Oribis. They were so cute. We also saw so many different types of birds. There was a beautiful sunrise that we were able to capture. God surely is a Master Painter and Creator. The baboons were alongside the road playin...

April 3, 2025 The first day of the Safari was amazing, to see God's animals in their natural habitat was breathtaking! I didnt know what to expect or what the day would reveal and as we drove through the Safari the animals began to appear and I was atmazed at how freely they were walking around unbothered by our presence! Our tour guide began to explain the pattern of animals that we were seeing and how the animals stayed together when their enemy was around them in order to remain aware of its presence. I loved how the animals all stayed with their pack and each one took turns alerting the others of any potential danger. The giraffe were so beautiful standing as tall as the trees with different spots that distinguished them from the other giraffes. The lions were walking so carefree and unbothered by anything else that was going on. The female lions are the hunters for the family, they go after their prey and provide food for their family. Once the female lion secures the prey...