Husband. Dad to 5. Student Ministry Pastor. Follower of Jesus. Yatta yatta.

FEELING LIKE A LOCAL

Well, this is my second trip to Uganda in 6 months and I'm starting to get it.   Here's why I feel a little bit like a local lately.FRIENDS:  I have friends downtown and around town.  Artists we've bought work from, drivers we've hired, places we … [Continue reading]

NEW PARENTING LESSONS VIA UGANDA

Well, my fourth round of being a new parent has started so much differently than the other 3. TJ was our first and Shannon did the work, and if you ask her, she'll tell you I was horribly unhelpful. Tyler was number 2 and he came via emergency … [Continue reading]

DAY ONE OF MANY TO COME

Well, today was day one of the Berrytribe legitamately going Tribal.  Our kids are now sleeping in their bunk beds in our room and so here's the scoop. THE ITINERARY: Shannon and I started the day with our last few hours of "just us" time, doing some … [Continue reading]

TOMORROW IS A BIG DAY

Tomorrow is the first day we bring our kids from the orphanage back to the guest house to stay with us... FOREVER!  From then on, they are with us until we go home to SD.I'm not sure who it is bigger for, us or them. For Shannon and I, it means the … [Continue reading]

THE UPDATE FROM AFRICA

We made it and we have officially met our kids. THANK YOU to all of you who have been and continue to pray for us. THANK YOU for your kind notes and comments. THANK YOU to all of those who have supported us financially in a mutual sacrifice we … [Continue reading]