Patience

It is Tuesday morning and I am just waiting to leave for school. I thought I would get some of my thoughts out since it is my penultimate day teaching at Rwentutu. Though I will be sad to leave, I can’t help but think how much I have truly enjoyed my time here. Though my physical presence here will soon be no longer, the memories I have of Rwentutu and the work I did here will always be. At church on Easter Sunday, King James discussed something that made me feel very good about the position I am in. He implied that we have done wonderful things for Rwentutu, but he said teachers must be patient. They may not see significant results of their energies initially, but 5 years, ten years down the road the results will really surface. This made me feel good as a teacher because it reminded me that my influence can be lasting, which encourages me to do good work and do my job with care. So though I will ultimately be forgotten by most of the students I have worked with, the energy I put in to being here will always remain in some form, both here in Uganda, and with me personally. I am looking forward to the next two days I have at Rwentutu. It is a privilege to be here. I would not trade it for anything.