Back in our African home

On Saturday we arrived back in Uganda via Doha, Qatar.  We had a good furlough and it was great to catch up with family and friends.  As is ever the case we were not able to see everyone but we were grateful for the ones we did see.  Thanks to all the folks at Wester Hailes Baptist for organizing a buffet and enabling us to catch up with so many people at that event.  It was very helpful.

Rather than formal events we had a lot of informal times with friends and supporters which made it a bit more personal.  We shared about our work and lives in Uganda as we walked along a beach, drinking coffee and tea in a coffee shop, visiting places of interest, in people's homes or taking a stroll along a river.  Thanks to all of you for taking the time to ask questions and inquire about our life in Uganda.

In amongst meeting with people we were able to do some fun things with the kids and show them some of their Scottish home.  Thankfully we had wonderful weather the whole time we were there which meant we lived outside as much as possible.   J and Z were able to have bikes when we were home so they loved riding them any time they could.

In addition to spending time with the Scottish clan we also had a visit from Simon's Dad, sister, and brother-in-law.   They were able to see some of the sights of Scotland without rain which is always a bonus.  We were thankful for the time that we had with them and also for the time they were able to have with Joshua and Zara.

As always it is never easy saying goodbye and something you never get used to.    Thanks to my Mum also for hosting us during our time in Scotland.

Below are some photos of some of the fun things we were able to do with Joshua and Zara.

Time to get wet

 

Playing on Nairn Beach

 

Fort George

 

Joshua at the Culloden visitor centre learning about one of Scotland's many battles.  He enjoyed looking at all the weaponary.