Yes, it's an engagement ring!

Eric proposed to Asia, whose full name is Asia Kamukama, right after he got back here to Uganda. Rumor has it he proposed out on a rock in the middle of the Nile, very romantic.

The ring is beautiful, as is Asia of course. She called that evening and said, "Hi, Mom," causing all sorts of excitement here. And then last Friday we went out to see their new house, which Asia had built while Eric was in the US. It's really nice, big lot, pretty setting, plenty of room. Like all houses, it isn't finished, but they are working on that.

We are thrilled to have Asia as an unofficial (as of yet!)member of the family, and to be here to help celebrate. And perhaps paint ...  Next week we are going to a Muslim celebration for Idi with Asia's family. There is some promise I will learn to weave a mat; little do they know my craft skills are pretty much nonexistent. But we like providing entertainment for the locals.