Today was a good day for me. I'm not sure why, but I felt more relaxed than I had before, maybe just from getting more used to things. We went to the EMI office at 8:30 (about a 7 minute walk from our apt.) for the morning devotional time, then talked with staff over the next couple hours about Ugandan culture and other things. We asked about housekeeping tasks like how we get our propane cook tank refilled (call a motorcycle driver to pick up the old tank and deliver a new), when trash is picked up (day unknown but put it out by the gate), and when Stella would come to do laundry for us (she's sick but Harriet will come tomorrow morning and wash it by hand in tubs).
Then Alisha, the EMI director's wife, took us in her car on her weekly shopping trip. She goes to three western-style grocery stores (aisles! carts!) in a definite order depending on what each store has. We got quite a few more basic items, from chicken for tonight's dinner to a blanket for Scott to take to RVA. It was helpful to have her guided tour of brands and prices, as well as to be in a car that we could load up with the goods. It provided me not only with practical help, but a psychological lift. Things seemed more do-able this afternoon. Plus we ended the trip with ice cream, which helps in any country.
Karen
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Ah, ice cream! Yes, that definitely always helps one's perspective! :) I think pizza is also a good "pick me up" food item. That, and other American-style food that will become a treat for you... Anyway, I'm so so so glad to hear that you're feeling better there and getting settled... Looking forward to hearing more about the adventure!
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