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From Choctaw to Uganda

So I'm just going to warm you in advance that this post will be mushy and sentimental.  Ok..you've been fully warned. :) This year's trip to Uganda will be much more special in one particular way…i will be sharing it with someone who is so dear to my heart.  We aren't the type of people to sit and talk about how we feel to each other or to tell each other what we mean to each other but I knew that at least one of these blog posts would be dedicated to her.   See, this girl has gotten me through some really hard times in my life.  She is a friend, a family member, and most of all my sister.  Growing up, I had to go through things that thankfully most children that age never have to experience.  I had a very sick little sister who was in and out of the hospital many times during my childhood.  During those hospital stays, I would live with my grandmother.  This girl stuck by me through it all.  I don't know if she really understood what her presence did for me but I k

Fundraising

We are having a garage sale to raise funds for our trip to Uganda.  We are currently collecting items that you may want to donate.  (We will take anything but clothes.)  The garage sale will be Oct 5th.  If you have anything you would like to donate, please contact me at laceymelancon@yahoo.com . Thanks for helping!!!!