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The death of a praying mantis posted on June 27, 2010 - 6:07pm

Today a praying mantis died. It got into a fight with a butterfly, the butterfly over powered it and killed it. There was sadness in Mich’s heart; today will be imprinted in his memory for a long time. He found the mantis a few days ago and kept it in a tin on the shelf. He checked on it every other day and exclaimed how the little creature was growing. Just how the butterfly came into contact with the mantis is still a mystery but that is the story and we will stick to it.

Mich buried the praying mantis and took the butterfly captive into his tin.
This is the grave.

Not yet posted on June 21, 2010 - 6:39pm

I went for my scheduled appointment last Monday ready to have the stitches removed but Dr. Alex decided against it. He said I should give it 2 more weeks. He thinks baby is still small and not quite ready to see the world. I was disappointed. I really wanted the stitches out so that I could go on my way without worrying about what would happen if labor started and they were still in. I thought I would have a better chance of a natural delivery if the baby was small plus I didn’t think I would have the baby immediately anyway. But the doctor knows better and now, I’m good with it. I prayed about it, I know God will work things out beautifully.

Sitting home makes the hours tick by really slow, but it is nice to sleep in. My bags are packed and I’m looking forward to this new chapter in our lives. This period allows me time to pray over the baby, over the delivery, and life thereafter, for quick healing, for energy, for good health and so on.

Happy Father's day posted on June 19, 2010 - 9:03pm

HOW?How does he become a ManWithout a Man to show him how?How does he become a father Without a Father to show him how?In school? - By the intellectuals?On the streets? - By the seasoned?In the bar? - By those who see double?How?They call Him Abba Father to the FatherlessHe will show you howMjayhttp://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/emailconfirm?k=KM2wtjVaiz&i=24354594

Been chilling posted on June 10, 2010 - 4:35pm

35 weeks today, woo hoo!And what have I been upto? you may ask. Well, I have been partying: had a 3 day office retreat in the beautiful Lake Victoria Serena hotel - just off Entebbe road. Celebrated Sam's birthday and our 9th anniversary- went to the movies, then took a boat ride the next day to Buwunga and spent the day with MTN friends. Hosted family to lunch and tea at home and now am just chilling. My work contract is up, hopefully it will be renewed in the next financial year - July ..., in the mean time I will prepare for the debut of our little bundle of joy.

Love is serious business posted on May 21, 2010 - 11:58am

It was while at a friend’s wedding recently that I was reminded of the beauty and seriousness of the vows I made to Mr. O almost 9 years ago. At 24 I was rosy eyed and love stricken, this was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. What that entailed?! – I had no clue. Even with all the counseling, the excitement of walking down the aisle and sharing house with my boy friend got the better of me. Now, almost 9 years later, sitting in the congregation and listening to Flavia saying her vows, set me nodding like a puppet on strings, like I was having a eureka moment.

A day in the life of this expecting mommy posted on May 14, 2010 - 12:56pm

I honk the car horn, throw my head back and wait.I hear fumbling on the other side before the gate creaks and opens in a haphazard fashion.There, I see Mich, struggling to drag this heavy metal, pulling it back like a playmate resisting his tag. Tripping over his own feet in excitement , he grins as he lets the car in. I roll the car into parking position and switch off the engine.I’m exhausted!My back is on fire, my hands and feet are expanding like they are being pumped with air pressure. My facial features compete for space. My nose stretches east and west, my eyes sink under the flab of chubby eyelids as though in the game of hide and seek. My cheeks are filled up like I’m hoarding nuts on each side.Then I hear on the radio how some crazy Chinese man stormed a kindergarten and hacked 8 or 9 toddlers to death.

My world posted on April 26, 2010 - 9:59am

We have come a long way and there is still a distance to travel but I give thanks to God for bringing me this far. It’s a new experience. Feels like I’m expecting for the first time. Touching my belly and feeling parts of this little person’s body is amazing. Obviously I’m doing a lot of guess work but am certain that the head is somewhere around “here”, the butt is somewhere around “here”, the knees or elbows … I can’t tell the fingers and toes apart but I feel him/her drawing circles and lines, punching and poking the trapeze, aka my stomach. Trips to the loo have stepped up to almost every 30 minutes – that can be very bothersome.

My bounce is gone. I have recently acquired the duck walk for balancing purposes but I try to keep it as subtle as possible.

Pregnancy and tradition in Kampala posted on April 10, 2010 - 6:50pm

Tradition! tradition!Just like Tevye would sing in "Fiddler on the roof".I stumbled on some interesting pregnancy information over the long weekend.While Helen lived with me, she talked about a herb expecting mothers in Teso take to avoid miscarriage and to strengthen the womb. The ingredients include tree buck and millet grains; it’s pounded to powder, mixed with water and taken 3 times a day.

YOUR BROKEN HEART MENDED MINE posted on March 30, 2010 - 11:51am

Your eyes locked in a loving gazeWords were not necessary - You had been chosenPapa’s heart was breaking but you knew It had to be done.A decision soaked in Love and Mercy,Grace and Compassion,Sorrow and Pain,And Passion – a mission!Wrapped in swaddling cloth and held in the delicate but firm hands of a maiden.Through she was naïve and inexperienced you saw obedience, desire and wisdom.How did you feel dressed in human flesh? - A “made-in-your-likeness” baby?You! Perfectly God yet perfectly man.32 years on, your purpose unfolded12 simple men by your side, questioning, always questioning,Crowds following, some smiling, some sneeringLadies reaching for your cloak, emptying perfume jars on your feet,Eager to hear you, feed you and wash your feet with their tears.The donkey and the PalmsThe 12 simple men at the dinnerThe garden – bleeding with sorrow

24 weeks with a stitch and what to expect posted on March 25, 2010 - 11:17am

When I first became pregnant in 2004, there was one book that moms swore by. It was expensive, those with copies guarded them jealously. I was told the book had everything an expecting mom needed to know about pregnancy and the title – “What To Expect When You're Expecting” said it all. Although I was never able to get my hands on a copy, I visited the website regularly and I still do. What I appreciate about WTE, (apart from the detailed information on various topics) is the humor. It was easy to get a slight smile on my face on days when I was bloated, when the world has a sick smell or when I couldn't lift my head off the pillow.