DANCING IN THE SUNSHINE WITH TEARS OF JOY

Teaching and Learning in Uganda with Marilyn Vlahos

When I first learned, on a gray January day in Mississippi, that I might really be able to teach in Africa this year, I knew I was already “dancing in the sunshine.”  About two weeks later, when I heard that I would be flying to Uganda on my birthday in March with a team from True Impact Ministries to help build two classrooms in Kigalama for Maranatha Schools, as well as visit five schools and three orphanages, I was truly “dancing in the sunshine with tears of joy.” 

This VACATION WITH A PURPOSE was all that I had hoped and prayed for and more.  I came home with a focused sense of renewal and purpose, and the feeling of joy that comes with listening to and answering one of those unexpected calls that God sends our way from time to time.  This summer I began planning with True Impact Ministries to spend the fall school term as a volunteer teacher/consultant with Maranatha schools in Mityana, Uganda, something that I hope to continue for many years.

Since leaving home on September 10, I’ve been communicating with family and friends through Facebook and iPhone text.  However, this recent FB reminder from youngest grandchild Emma, now officially a teenager, has prompted me to be more active and officially start a blog.  

Emma Hunter That was a long status! I didn't think you could type that much in a post! Last time I tried to type a lot, like 300 words, it didn't post. Sorry but I didn't read it.
Wednesday at 11:33pm via mobile · Like · 2

Marilyn Vlahos Emma, thanks for looking at it. I should be like Susannah and use a blog for long stuff, but I just haven't done that yet.
Wednesday at 11:38pm · Like · 1

Amanda Stegenga Hunter Awesome! (gotta love Emma)
Thursday at 3:36am via mobile · Like · 2

Yesterday I also joined Linkedin (Marilyn Vlahos: Teacher/Writer) and will post a link there.  I’ll continue to post HOME LIFE pictures and brief comments regularly on Facebook but will use this blog for more in-depth (and sometimes boring) discussion on a variety of professional and personal issues, with a link and brief comment on FB.  The first few posts here will be “reruns” from FB, with some additional updates.

DANCING IN THE SUNSHINE  .......  WITH TEARS OF JOY