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Cultivating Contentment in Uganda

It was Saturday, so Phiona and Robert loaded the children into the van and toaok thaem to the land we have bought nearby. There’s a man who lives in a small shack on this land, and earns a small salar… more →

...musings of Tonya LaTorre

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Loveworks wrote 7 months ago: Hi everybody! It has been 6months since our previous updates! And our 2012   Loveworkers are back fr … more →

Cultivating Contentment in Uganda — 1 comment

tonyalatorre wrote 8 months ago: It was Saturday, so Phiona and Robert loaded the children into the van and toaok thaem to the land w … more →

Tags: CHRISTIAN FAITH, gardening, Family, Food, Uganda, gardening, nature, Christianity, Children

The Obstacles in Helping orphaned children in Uganda — 1 comment

tonyalatorre wrote 8 months ago: Sometimes in the middle of the night my mind opens up and I lie there awake. I remember it is mornin … more →

Tags: Adoption, CHRISTIAN FAITH, Family, Missions, Parenting, Photography, Uganda, Faith, Christianity

I have enemies. — 1 comment

tonyalatorre wrote 9 months ago: For so many years my Christian walk was so safe and protected within the walls of my home where as a … more →

Tags: Missions, CHRISTIAN FAITH, Adoption, Photography

I dont' want to chase the wind. — 2 comments

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: Ecclesiastes 8:15 So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the … more →

Tags: Missions, CHRISTIAN FAITH, Christianity, Faith, Inspiration, Personal, Photography, poverty, Thoughts

We are Home, and already missing Uganda. — 3 comments

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: After a month in Uganda I can’t think of a simpler pleasures that would give me more joy than seeing … more →

Tags: CHRISTIAN FAITH, Family, Photography, Uganda, Missions, Inspiration, Faith, Christianity, Love

The end of our mission trip — 2 comments

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: I’ve slept in for the past two mornings and I’m feeling almost human again. I’m sitting outside as I … more →

Tags: Photography, Uganda, Missions, Inspiration, Faith, Family, Love, orphans, Children

What will you lay down your life for? — 1 comment

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: My first introduction to Uganda was to come assist the ministry of the Comforter’s Center, a Christi … more →

Tags: Uganda, Missions, Inspiration, Friendship, Faith, Culture, Christianity, Love, orphans

Hoping to be a blessing

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: There’s a team from California made up young adults who are here serving in Uganda. The fundraising … more →

Tags: Uganda, Missions, Christianity, Love, orphans, Serving, Ministry

Two women. Two continents. One God. — 2 comments

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: On the first mission trip I took to Uganda our team went to church with Pastor Robert in Kawempe. I … more →

Tags: CHRISTIAN FAITH, Photography, Uganda, Inspiration, Faith, Culture, God, Love, Children

Miss Kira looks Ugandan but she acts American — 1 comment

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: Kira made a grand entrance as she really is today! Some of the Aunties who knew her as a tiny newbor … more →

Tags: Photography, Uganda, Parenting, Travel (2), Culture, Motherhood, <Toddlers

Life in Uganda requires Amazing Grace.

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: Our team was teaching the children English words for colors. They insisted my eyes are brown. But th … more →

Tags: Photography, Uganda, Missions, Parenting, Faith, Motherhood, Christianity, orphans

A door closes on our ministry in Uganda. — 6 comments

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: I wrote this last night after another unbelievable day full of drama and difficult confrontations. I … more →

Tags: church, Culture, Inspiration, Ministry, Missions, orphans, Photography, Uganda

Our Children visit the Amusement Park. — 2 comments

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: It’s nice when I am here and I get to give the team their salaries, especially Phiona because she is … more →

Tags: Photography, Uganda, Parenting, Culture, Fun, orphans

A hospital visit. — 2 comments

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: We gave the team a big fun shopping day. All play and no work, and sometimes we just need that. What … more →

Tags: Photography, Uganda, Children, Shopping, Orphan Care, hospitals

Shaping a Family — 1 comment

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: Kevin and Kira are close brother and sister. She was fit into our American family by God, and he has … more →

Tags: Photography, Uganda, Missions, Family, Culture, Christianity, God, Love, Orphan Care

I am the horse's mouth. That's amusing.

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: Claire and Ashley sponsor two of the children at Jame’s place, and since they are here we wanted the … more →

Tags: Photography, Uganda, Missions, Inspiration, Faith, Christianity, orphanage, Orphan Care

Jjajja...me? — 5 comments

tonyalatorre wrote 10 months ago: I fought with a mosquito who found its way inside my net last night. That’s when I noticed there’s a … more →

Tags: Uganda, Missions, Inspiration, adoption #2, Parenting, Culture, Love, Ministry, Orphan Care

Four Days and counting!

calvaryumcyouth wrote 10 months ago: Youth and adults are getting ready this week to head out to Nashville, Tn for our week of hope missi … more →

Tags: Prayers, People


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