Kate in Uganda: Hello to 30!

My birthday was a wonderfully fantastic day. The weather was beautiful and sunny. I took the day off of work, so I had a nice, easy morning. My parents and grandparents both called to wish me a happy birthday, and it was nice to hear from them. I spent some time in the Word and talking with Jesus, I read, I opened up the gifts my mom had sent with me (totally breaking tradition!), and got ready for my party ☺. I’m not one to usually throw myself a party, but I thought that this year could be an exception.

The party was at 3pm. Nearly everyone I invited was able to come: the Hope Alive! staff, my neighbors on the compound, and a few friends from church. We hung out for awhile, had cake, brownies, and ice cream, and then played a game (the animal game is the best game ever!). It was so nice to spend time celebrating with my friends. In the evening I was able to check my email and received many, many, many birthday greetings from all my wonderful friends and family back home. I went to bed exhausted but happy. I really didn’t want the day to end. Being 30 isn’t all that bad ☺.