15,000 miles and back again

It was wonderful! I went back to the States for my best friend's wedding. She is now Mrs. Sarah Dugan.

The wedding was perfect. Beautiful. Elegant. Traditional. Awesome make-up, Bobbie. Incredible music. Relaxed and a lot of fun! The most amazing part was that my best friend married the love of her life. The man that makes her happier than I've ever seen. And a man that loves the Lord. I'm so happy for you, Mr. and Mrs. Dugan! I miss you, Sarah. Thank you for helping me to come home to see you and to experience one of the happiest days of your life with you. Jonathan - I'm still jealous. :)

I was home for only three days, but in those three days I ate at the beloved Aladdins and then hung out in West Virginia with my Mom, Dad, and Brother Ben and his girlfriend, Courtney. We went to Wal-mart, Cabellas, and some great restaurant that had a goat cheese salade - mmm!

Then I went to the Burgh just in time to watch the Pens win the Stanley Cup...woohooo!!! Pittsburgh is now officially the greatest sport city in the world. :) I watched the last two seconds with Dane-girl and we were so excited that my mom swore there had to be at least ten of us in the room from all the hooting and hollering she heard on the phone.

Then the wedding day. :) Sarah woke up crazy-excited, then got crazy-nervous, and then excited again. It was hilarious! She was perfect!

Then I went to Providence for church and a little pre-sermon Panera Bread. Thank YOU so much, Behrens Family, Q family, Rick and Viv, and all the others who gave a little something for my team here in Uganda. We're already enjoying your gifts!! :) Thanks Kayte Bell for being around - man I miss you. Thanks, Mike for an awesome sermon that refreshed me as I left.

Know that I miss all of you. It was definitely worth the jet-lag to see you for a few days and/or hours.

Photos to follow....another day....sorry.

Do you want to help?

We have a few very practical needs/wants out here for which we have no budget. I would love to give you the opportunity to contribute. I am coming back to the states in just one more week for a very short time. I'll be at my best friend's wedding on the 13th! And Providence Church on Sunday the 14th. :) If you think you'll see me there and you want to contribute something small, here's our list of needs/wants:

• new or lightly-used bibles
• small book of guitar cords
• laminated copies (20) of praise songs
• bible study leader's guide - smaller the better
• End of the Spear movie

Spiritual nourishment is our goal. :) We would love your help! If you have any questions, feel free to email me: melanie.scherf@gmail.com.

Webale manonge! (Thank you very much!)