In a tribute to my working on my portrait and editing skills and in true "HoNY" style... May I present Portraits, Episode 1:
My brother Jeff: the most hardworking guy I know, who also knows how to play hard. A man of few words but big actions who can always be counted on. Thanks for sharing my love of BBQ, action movies, shooting, and being creative.
Kia: my soul sister, because best friend is too shallow a title. When I first met her she said I looked like I didn't belong in the group of Americans. We've been our own unique group ever since. Passionate, determined, fiery, and a sweetheart, this girl gets me through the rough days, laughs with me, and can exchange entire convos with only facial expressions.
Massa: aka Superman. I met this guy for the first time when he came to pick me up at the airport. Many long conversations, car trips, bouts of laughter, frustrations, and bad backs later... I am so glad he showed up to pick me up.
Nadunga: a little ray of sunshine. This woman inspires me beyond words. She has almost single handedly been running a charity for street women in Kampala while finishing school and being super involved with family, friends, and the band. Her hard work is often frustrating but she shows up with a huge smile on her face.
MoAnne: my brave little toaster. This woman pestered me until I joined in as an active member of church, dragged me to countless bible studies, and has consistently spoken truth into my life. When the call came to go, she boldly packed her bags and moved to a new city to help start a church plant.
Her spunky personality has no match and she is one of the few people I can be truly goofy and seriously hardcore with.
Zam: who swears she is going to deliver my babies if I ever get busy and have them! I met her when she came to work as a midwife at Ruth Gaylord Hospital with me. She is a truly beautiful woman, inside and out. I've seen her go through personal hardships and still show up with a smile on her face, treat her laboring mothers with a calmness, and speak kindly even when firm.
Molly: the little pixie. I gave her that name because it seems to describe her. She sometimes jumps from flower to flower, but she loves spreading joy. While her affection is sometimes overwhelming to me, its also endearing.
Ronnie: Lil bro. Actually, he's not my Lil bro, but i've kinda adopted him. He can be quiet at times, but once you get him talking, the tap doesn't shut off! I love his willingness to do whatever hairbrained idea we come up with.
Ejuku: its a love/hate friendship really... As in, we love to hate on each other! Haha, no this guy is a good friend and one of the few people in my life I can be blatantly honest, wickedly sarcastic, and dangerously open with. That doesn't sound like much, but in a friendship, that amount of freedom is heavenly!
And finally, a self portrait.
