Top 10 in 10 Months

Our Top 10 Things We've Learned in 10 Months

1. "Everything, no matter how big or how small, is for God's Glory and our good" - Allison.
2. "We have taken things for granted in the United States" - Julia.
3. "The power goes out a lot in Africa" - Bradley.
4.  If a job is at best 75% complete, then consider yourself 100% satisfied.  However, expect more like 50% complete, which is a pretty good day.
5.  The prosperity gospel is alive and well, unfortunately.
6. Asking if someone is married in Uganda is not an easy question.  Its a very gray area.  Sometimes they are not even sure themselves.
7. Ugandan churches preach at 100 decibels and up...for about 12 solid hours.
8. No matter how messed up the US healthcare system is, it is still a gift from the Lord with some of the most brilliant minds in all of humankind.
9. Africa can age a person at the pace equivalent to dog-years!
10. The ministries in which EMI partners with have testimonies of God's mighty power and healing that will blow your mind!  Each new term, with each new project trip Jim's goes on, is accompanied with awe and wonder of the Lord's sovereignty, authority, and love for His people.


Our Top 10 Things We Miss the Most

1. Four seasons
2. Clean air
3. Clean water
4. Berries
5. A public library
6.  Sports/ playing or watching
7.  Communicating clearly/ being understood
8.  Going outside in public parks/ walks/ running/ riding bikes
9.  Our home church
10. Friends and Family


Our Top 10 Things We Love the Most

1. A less frantic/ scheduled lifestyle
2. Star Fruit
3. Bargaining
4. Aggie's Baby Home
5. $7.50 tennis lessons and $8.00 piano lessons
6. The rain
7. The deeper relationships growing with our supporters
8.The Lord understood in a new light
9. EMI
10.When friends and family come to visit!