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HERE COMES THE BRIDE - UGANDAN STYLE

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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 glanced at Keith, and he said