We arrived back in Chicago a week ago yesterday. Although it's good to be home, we REALLY miss Uganda and our friends. Of course, this was entirely predictable. Still, I think of something that I'd like to tell Cecilia or Elizabeth and they're not around to tell.
I miss avocados, pineapple, beans, and tomatoes. Yes, we have most of the stuff, but it doesn't taste as good as what we ate in Uganda. I miss friends and the beauty of the green hills. I miss drums at mass. I miss the view of Lake Victoria from the front gate of UMU.
I don't miss cats yowling at night, the electricity going out just as I step in the tub on a dark night, and teenage boys who won't take a hint and go home.
Right now I'm actually at the Woods (motherhouse of my community--the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods). It's good to be with my community. I missed them when I was in Uganda. Of course, now that I'm here, I miss Uganda.
I guess that's life.
My year in Uganda as a Fulbright lecturer at Uganda Martyrs University.
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- Sister Judy
- Chicago, IL, United States
- I am a Sister of Providence and have been for 44 years. I currently live on the south side of Chicago. I teach sociology and social work at Chicago State University. I started the "Sister Judy in Uganda" blog when I was a Fulbrighter at Uganda Martyrs University. That was over a decade ago, but I still have fond memories of that year.
4 comments:
Hallo Sister,
You just can't imagine my life with out sending a note to you just like I used to do. Some times i feel i want to pass near s.2 room to send Bry'chell but all of you are gone. Oh My! I gave out most of the clothes and other staff to the day scholar kids. They says thanks alot. I am now the students president. Talk to you later. Send ragards to all. says Henry
Henry,
Yes, we miss you also. We were talking about St. Mary's at supper tonight. Most nights we talk about Uganda. I know Bry'Chell misses all of you.
We found the other part of the cord for the printer we gave you. I have an idea about how to get it to you, but will wait until I know for sure it will work before I tell you.
Thanks for handing out the clothes and other stuff.
Peace -- Sr. Judy
Hello Sister Judy,
How are you doing! I have missed you and your wonderful counsel so much. When you have an opportunity, please feel free to contact me at 7738912870
Hello Sister: This is Rosette & Sylivia from Uganda of St. Mary's S.S Nkozi . Sister I've always sent u emails on ur email since u left us but no reply. We appreciate ur luv, care and everything u did for us with Bry'Chell also I hope we can one time meet. By theway!!! Sylivia is doing well and they're soon begining their End of term exams.
Hoping to here from you again.
Thank you,
Says Rosette
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