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As I wandered myself to Uganda, I really had no idea what to expect other than we were going to be hosting Agriculture teacher training.<\/p>\n<p>I wouldn\u2019t say my job was on the front lines, but maybe more behind the scenes. A little hint from the Lord to let me see the bigger picture. I was behind the face of the camera. Trying to slow time down in a glimpse of a memory. Being behind the camera in Uganda, I witnessed my favorite people dancing and singing to the beat of the music. I was able to catch the love on their faces when they received new material for teaching their children. Capturing the hard work and determination to make sure their students were able to receive all the opportunities they could give them.<\/p>\n<p>My time with Field of Hope at the teacher training was sweet. I met so many sweet faces sitting behind the camera. I loved being able to meet with the teachers on a real note and see their real-life stories. To hear their highs and lows of being a teacher in Uganda.<\/p>\n<p>Traveling to new places can broaden our perspective and help us learn about different cultures and ways of life. It&#8217;s amazing how much we can learn from exploring new parts of the world. And even if we don&#8217;t travel far from home, trying new things and challenging ourselves can also be a great way to grow and learn.<\/p>\n<div>If you\u2019re remotely curious to hop on an airplane and go to Uganda. Do it! You never know where it will take you!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>-Timber, Volunteer &#8217;23<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I always have a little chuckle when I find myself in places I would have never imagined going. coming from the girl who never got on an airplane till I was 20 years old, and it was to Kenya, Africa. Life begins at the end of our comfort zone! 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