Its a new year

Its a new year, seems like I have just realized that. Mother was here for a month and that was fun! I always had hot breakfasts and dinners. It was good that she was able to come over and just chill- something she has not done in way too long. Going back to Uganda with her was even more refreshing for me, it was good to get away from Cairo and the hassle of life here. Uganda reminds me that there are good people and good men at that. People seemed extra kind, polite, good natured and pleasant, plain good manners. One of my highlights was walking in Kampala town and not being a center of attention. Even the Caucasian people were practically invisible. People just mind their own business. Ida and I were awed at how nice it was to be around such good natured, good looking and love-able people. Am back in Cairo, its good to be back because then I can continue work and school.The Pharmacy guy downstairs missed me, he wondered where I had been, dude it was only two weeks- makes me feel like I am often at the Pharmacy. My bowab asked me whether I was here to stay...oh my Cairo men! and the vegetable seller at the market had the biggest 2010 smile for me, he even let me buy a bag of vegetables for three pounds less than he charges me. The chicken seller let me take the chicken ten pounds less and said I could bring it later. Cairo, you do not seem so dodgy after all! I am trying to finish some research work that keeps me on my toes, this semester am going to be Dr. Hani's Teaching Assistant. Am kind of looking forward to this as I need the money. My thesis proposal was approved today and am excited. Waiting queasily to start interviews. I miss Milton, so much! sometimes it feels like there is a deep hole in my heart, other times I smile knowing God knows best. In the midst of all the pain and distance, I know he cares even more than we do and I know he is aware of each of our needs. But truth be told some days its not as logical as today. Yet I will wait.