Last minute lists, last minute packing, last minute washing, yes these are all the features of what physically occurs the day before a missions trip! In regards to me it’s my first trip into the unknown with the intentions of bringing support to a community whose history is described as painful and oppressive. When I was first given the proposition of going on this missions trip, my thoughts went straight to all the work I could do out there without any thought towards the physical aspect of doing this type of work.

Forwarding to months later it’s all about injections, malaria tablets and dietary requirements! Well this took me by surprise as my heart jumped at the prospect of getting into gear for what lies ahead. As I ponder on this next day and half I have left in the UK I think of other physical aspects: my attitude; my motivation; my mood swings….yes these are what my prayers are centred to!

I’m left with the mixture of joy and nervousness of what lies ahead and hope I haven’t forgotten the important features such as my plane pillow or those all important travel socks I just had to buy…..well here I come Uganda ready or not!

Kate Kimona