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Flower power

June 21, 2010

After greeting exiting parishioners on Sunday, we go into the vestry (vesting room) for me to change out of my vestments, and for all to have a drink and a cake (small spice cupcake).  When I walked in on Sunday, a little girl about 18-24 months was crying, and working herself up for quite the show.  

She took one look at me, and stopped cold.  It was absolutely hysterical.  I waved, and she was so dumbstruck that she didn’t wave back (though she’s young.  I’ll give her some slack.).  But who knew that my presence could stop an oncoming tantrum?!  A little guy in a suit and sneakers, about 3, gave me a big smile and wave – priceless!

Back to Malachi, then Greek before bed…

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I’m Jessica Hughes, an Anglican priest serving at Uganda Christian University through the Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders (SAMS). “Here I am” is both an answer to the geographical question “WHERE are you?” and a nod to my favorite Bible verse, Isaiah 6:8.

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  1. Anonymous says

    June 24, 2010 at 12:26 am

    Hi Jessica, just a note to say that I enjoy following your escapades, and hope you're doing well.

    Charles

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