When You called my name

There are no words to describe how thankful I am to have been blessed with this life I've been given. To know the people I do. To have been gifted with two young men to love and raise who call ME mom. To love and be loved by so many. To have been able to experience two major life goals. Being a mother and going to Africa. From the moment the plane hit the ground last January I felt I had finally found home. A strange feeling for someone who's never been outside the continental US before. That is how it was. The entire trip was surreal and amazing. I was blessed to meet little Baraak and his family who the boys chose to sponsor so that he can go to TICC and receive the education every child deserves and that these children crave so much. They know what an honor it is to be given a chance to learn. They realize how important to their future it is and they work hard to achieve it.

I began relationships with countless amazing people, tasted new foods and watched as God worked in the lives of everyone around me. I stood in awe as children shared their testimonies and hundreds danced and sang in praise to the one who created them and their beautiful country they live in. I learned how to play a new sport popular with the girls and be a part of teaching kids how to play one of My favorite sports, volley ball. If you know anything about sport, you know what a great avenue it is for building relationships.

I think that it's safe to say I did not leave my heart in Uganda, I found it there! When the team went back this summer and I had to stay behind it was one of the most difficult things in my life. When God called me to be a missionary as a child I never knew how far that would take me or how much my heart would ache for the people of Uganda. All of which will makes it difficult to believe that I have been given the opportunity to go back home again. Like my first trip, there are obstacles to overcome and quite a bit of preparation to do. However, I know God will make the way for me just as He did the first time. He used many of you to help accomplish so much in Uganda as you supported myself and our team in our mission with your prayers and donations. I sat back and watched as God used you to bring in the funds needed to allow me to go. You have accomplished more than you may ever realize. Not just in my life but in the lives of those on the other side of the world, and I am eternally grateful.

As the team prepares to return at the end of this year we ask again for your support so that we can continue the work. We desire to come alongside what God is already doing, both here in the US and in Uganda. Our next trip will be a bit different. We will again be hosting a children's camp and building those relationships. Additionally, like the summer team, we will be going to a military housing area to reach out the the men there. Once again we would like you to come along with us. We want to ask first for your prayers. If you would like to specifically be a prayer partner for me or another team member please let me know so that we can come to you with specific needs as they arise. If it is on your heart to partner financially you can do so by going to the link posted below or mailing a check to the address below. You can even use your smart phone to scan the QR code if you like to use your phone.

http://bit.ly/TonyaInUganda

Tonya Price
1701 Ellis Lake Dr.
Maryville, Ca 95901