The Adventures of Sticky- Steven + Niki

   After journeying near and far the apostle Paul wanted to know where he should preach and teach next. A message from God came “step over into Macedonia”. -Acts 16:9. With that in mind every year here in Uganda and across Africa Jehovah's Witnesses engage in what we call “Macedonia campaigns”. On Saturdays during the summer special efforts are made to visit more remote towns and villages to teach the people there.   What a blessing it was to be a part of it for our first time! The people were hungry for spiritual truths, which made it a true honor to take part in feeding them Bible knowledge. Many children followed us curiously butting-in on each new conversation. “More books! More books! More books plllllease?!” Their mismatched tattered clothes and dusty bear-feet were reminders of how much these people need hope of something better.   The message of God's kingdom and it's blessing brought light to their eyes and a smile to their faces. Their reaction in turn,

  HOME. We were flooded by a rush of emotions stepping off the plane; mostly relief and excitement with a tinge of sadness thinking of our family and friends we had to leave behind. We picked up our car in Kampala when we came from the airport Thursday. Then Friday morning we set out for our new hometown Mbarara which is 4 hours west. We actually drove ourselves here! First time!... Driving on the opposite side of the road is strange,and a little scary. I feel like Steven is going to hit everything!  Thankfully he is an excellent driver.  It was beautiful journey from Kampala to Mbarara. A mountainous backdrop with staggered villages. A nice surprise awaited us as we neared a reserve; a herd of wild zebra grazing near the road! Of course we pulled over. I felt like a little kid at the zoo for the first time. "Zebra!!!"    Until we find our own place we are staying in the home of 2 Japanese need greaters* while they are in Japan working to return. We like it