Heart4Africa joined in to celebrate Colin Bigger's 21st birthday, and Colin shared the spotlight with two of our wonderful friends: Francis and Martin.  It is the first trip to America for both of these men, and I was very interested to know what they thought.  We opened up topcis such as marriage with the massive difference between American divorce rates and uganda divorce rates.  We talked about efficiency at the expense of relationships.  All conversations I wish I could sum up in a nut shell, but I can't.  Instead I am extending an invitation to you into these conversations; instead of sharing the interesting details, joyful common ground, helpful understandings, and happy friendships I want you to create your own.  Join with Heawrt4Africa in these friendships, come meet these men (and our other friends to come), shake their hands, listen to their stories, and remember their hearts and faces forever.

It is AMAZING to sit with friends and talk with no expectations.  Well...ok, I'll tell you one story..!  But only because I cannot help myself:  One of the men remarked on how much he admired the efficiency of America; he liked that we got things done.  He said, "In Uganda this would never happen because your neighbors always stop in."  I laughed because I remember sitting in the kitchen for HOURS with my roommates and friends, sometimes until the lights turned off, just talking.  You can never ask your guests to leave in Uganda, it is rude.  Our friend looked at me as I laughed and I remarked that was one of my favorite things about Uganda...and I miss it here.  I explained that here it can be VERY hard to maintain relationships because of our busy schedules.  I don't think our friend had considered that before; we agreed eventually that our countries have their own strengths and weakness.  

Conversations like these are so fulfilling because it is simply two brains and hearts coming together to shake hands...no alternative motive, agenda to complete, or greed anywhere.   My other favorite conversations include our kids and our dreams to make them the princes and princesses they were born to be.  We sit around talking about how little they once were and how beautiful they are now a few years later.  I always leave wanting to jump on a plane right that second.  Mike, Annette, I have had Africa in every thought since last night.  Lucky Colin will be returning to Africa later this month (SO jealous)..!

*TINA*

Please join us at any public events and meet two incredible men who will change your hearts and outlook.  Their schedule is below

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