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Lockdown

Jun 19, 2021 by Leoma G Gilley

When we chose dates for the iDELTA course six months ago, we had no idea that the evening after the majority of students and staff arrived, the country would go into lockdown! Wow! Talk about timing!

 

A second wave of COVID-19 has hit Uganda. Each of our staff and students have been tested (sometimes several times) and found to be negative. The conference center staff are staying on the center, and so not exposed to outside factors. There are quite a few protocols in place like wearing masks, socially distancing, washing hands, using sanitizer. We even provided face shields for students who wanted to be even more secure. We have spread the students out as much as possible in the classrooms, so we feel we are being reasonably safe. Our tea breaks and devotional times are held out of doors in a very beautiful setting. The weather is very pleasant, feels like a lovely spring day.

Friends don't give friends COVID-19, do they?

Friends don't give friends COVID-19, do they?
Jun 09, 2021 by Leoma G Gilley

As you can imagine, preparing for a course with students coming from eight countries and staff from several more countries, there is a LOT to do. We went into the office on Tuesday and met the staff working there. We enjoyed a nice meal at what is currently my favorite Entebbe restaurant called Muti. They have wonderful juices as well as delicious food! It is a bit pricey, but at least I know what I’m getting.

Richard caught me up on the plans that have been put in place and we also prepared for the teacher briefing to be on Thursday and Friday. Tuesday was a short day, and I was ready to go home and lie down on my bed. It definitely needed to be an early night.

 

Going to Uganda in a Pandemic

Jun 03, 2021 by Leoma G Gilley
Every trip has its challenges, and this one was no exception. First of all, there is a pandemic of COVID-19. Thankfully, I’ve had access to the vaccine and am an FVP (fully-vaccinated person). I’m deeply grateful that I can claim that status, as where I’m going, very few people can.

Prayer, What I Used to Think

Apr 04, 2021 by Leoma G Gilley

I used to think prayer was talking;
Now I know it is more listening.

I used to think prayer was asking;
Now I know it is more receiving.