At least once a day, something reminds me why I am so thankful for the Ugandan culture. Yesterday, my reminder came in the form of 4 of my favorite things— singing, dancing, good friends and great food. With 6 of my favorite people in tow, we headed off the the cultural center in Kampala. This was my second trip to the cultural center, but this time, the party had to be moved inside on a count of rain. The ease of said transition was the perfect demonstration of one of the things I love most about this culture—the relaxed nature of the Ugandan people and the calming effect it has on those lucky enough to be in their presence. Which brings me to my next favorite thing…their joy. What gets lost in the pictures is the permanant smiles that are etched on the faces of every person performing. Much like their relaxed nature, their smiles are infectious. Even more catching is their laughter. Believe me when I say that it’s IMPOSSIBLE to be unhappy around people who are filled with that much happiness. There are times when I feel that I need to hear a Ugandan’s laughter more than I need my next breath. I am so thankful that, when I'm finding it hard to breathe, I have these people and this culture to fill me with life.
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this is how our evening began. in Uganda,
the rainbow comes before the rain.
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| our friend Brian—pretty much sums up the people of Uganda |
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| before the rain... |
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…after the rain
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JUST….KEEP DANCING! :-)
all of my love and happiness,
Bliss xxxx
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