HERE COMES THE BRIDE - UGANDAN STYLE
Last Saturday found Keith and I traveling to one of our village churches for a wedding. This makes wedding #18 for Keith to officiate here in Uganda. On Friday night, Keith informed me that they wanted me to play the keyboard. Surprise! Yet, I thought, "No problem. The keyboard has the "Wedding March" programed." (I thought this because we have used the pre-programmed "Pomp and Circumstance" for graduations.) Saturday morning when we got to the village, I started looking through the keyboard selections -- once, then again. It wasn't there! Out came a 3x5 card and pen, and I picked out the basic tune as people began coming in. I was ready. After the men were on the platform, I started the song. The first couple of times were a little rough, but by the fifth time, I had it down pat. And by the 40th time, I had it memorized -- no exaggeration! I played, and played, and played, but the bride didn't come. I...