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Well, we returned from Uganda 2 days ago. I want to say again that the reason for the lack of posts on this trip was that the wifi connections in each place were sporadic at best. And, at day’s end when I wanted to post about the activities of the day, I was so tired out that I could barely stay awake, much less put down some coherent thoughts for the blog.

It was a wonderful week through and through. We met some dedicated, brilliant people who are serving as pastors and pastor’s wives throughout East Africa.  For me, it ranks near the top of the list of international ministry trips I have taken. I hope that someday we can return.

The other day I received an email from one of the pastors in attendance, a man named John from Kenya, with whom I had a conversation one day. I want to share with you his words:

“Dear David Grisanti,
I can’t thank you enough brother for your selfless commitment to teach, challenge and inspire, in the convention we just wound up in Uganda.

I may not be sure how many people the Lord had selectively sent you to minister to but at lest am sure God purposely sent you to me.

Am yet to see a man with such precision of thought, clarity of ideas and honesty in confessing their own errors in ministry. You may truly never know what you did to the ministry God has given me but I can only say thank you because I know you can never fully understand this.

I have desired for long to find someone exactly your type who has travelled ahead to help me at least with guidance, and I praise the Lord to have brought me one in that forum.

As I told you I deal with the education and mentorship of High School students and there are many challenges that come along, some of which I already shared with you.

God bless you a lot for your heart for Him, and may long live MTI.

Regards,
John.”

Such encouraging words, and a reminder of why we do this. Thanks for all your support and prayers.

At the end of the retreat we were able to arrange a 2-night stay at Murchison Falls National Park, about a 5 or 6 hour drive from the site of the retreat. All I can say is WOW! Uganda is a beautiful place.

Blessings,

David