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Let's Send Kids to Camp!
One month ago today, we arrived back to the US from Uganda. Despite the frenzy of readjusting, a huge part of my heart will remain behind...
Sally Leist
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Leaping Lemurs
Where would we NEVER go from the US? Madagascar - the 4th largest island in the world and just a short 6-hour flight from Entebbe – Or so...
Sally Leist
Oct 26, 20243 min read
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Celebrating Unity Day
In 1985 I used my passport for the first time. I was moving from LA to Seattle for work and took a three-month break and travelled to...
Sally Leist
Oct 5, 20243 min read
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A Life Well Lived
Last Thursday, June 27th, this extraordinary man, Harley Morgan, my dad, went to be with Jesus. I’m so grateful for the life he lived. ...
Sally Leist
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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The Gorillas
In the southwestern corner of Uganda, bordering Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park –...
Sally Leist
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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All Together
When you live on a different continent from your adult children, its a bit challenging to get everyone together. This is especially true...
Sally Leist
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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A Rwandan Original
Scott is travelling to Rwanda more and more. This week he had to stay in a new hotel as life in Kigali is booming and his normal hotels...
Sally Leist
Oct 25, 20231 min read
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A Station Tour
We were able to sneak back to the U.S. for a bit of time. I spent a week in Vancouver, WA with my folks while my mom had hip replacement...
Sally Leist
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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Mr. and Mrs. Scott Go On Vacation
Work in Uganda and Rwanda has been progressing at a furious pace over the past few months. So, once we had the interns tucked snugly...
Scott Leist
Aug 8, 20234 min read
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Young Life Africa Celebration
This past week, Young Life staff from all over Africa, convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with a number of U.S. staff and supporters. ...
Sally Leist
Jul 23, 20233 min read
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Two Moves and A Graduation
A planned two-week trip back to the U.S. for Anna’s college graduation stretched into two big moves for our girls and a few extra days...
Sally Leist
May 26, 20233 min read
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Easter at Murchison Falls
My brother, David, and his wife, Susan, braved hours of travel to come make sure we are surviving in Uganda. It’s their first trip to...
Sally Leist
Apr 16, 20232 min read
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Coffee at Betty's
I’m a Starbucks fan but not really a coffee aficionado – until now. While visiting eastern Uganda, a couple of us went to Betty’s house...
Sally Leist
Jul 24, 20222 min read
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Sipi Falls (Literally)
Called the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is a place of undeniable natural beauty. For the past 18 months, with Scott’s busy work schedule and...
Sally Leist
Jul 18, 20222 min read
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Three Quick Weeks
Let’s just say that I might be a secret, small town Michigander. This latest epiphany came to me during a brief trip back to the U.S. to...
Sally Leist
May 24, 20224 min read
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Mother’s Day
Jobs in Uganda are scarce. Pay is low and there are rarely benefits like health insurance or maternity leave to support workers. Daily,...
Sally Leist
May 9, 20223 min read
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Rwanda - Part 3
While Scott was working hard to move the justice bar forward in Rwanda, I walked (something a white woman can’t really safely do in...
Sally Leist
Mar 6, 20223 min read
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A Trip to Rwanda - Part 1
The end of the story first .... This past Thursday, we were on our way to the Kigali airport. Scott had negotiated an open-ended fare...
Sally Leist
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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