In Gods Hands

This is the hardest work Kami and I have ever done. Somedays there is so much need and we feel pulled so tight, we wonder what we got ourselves into. But, we are constantly reminded in moments of peace that it is also the most defining experience either of us have encountered trying every part of us. The most difficult problem is always trying to run a two homes and 3 schools on half the money fully needed. But, this is also one of the most rewarding experiences because it constantly puts us in the hands of God, completely reliant on his care. It is the situation of every organization in countries all over the world in this line of work: too much need and not enough support. But, every month for 10 months now, we have seen God take care of this home. Because of complications already mentioned, it had been 6 weeks without money when the monthly sponsorship came in Oct. 10th. And this was 1/3 of the amount we needed to make it through the month. Kami and I had both had individuals wanting to help sending money at times through our bank accounts and when the money ran out, we went to take the last bit of donation out of Kami's bank. It was getting very late and we had to go to a bank in the middle of the city. Kami put her card in, and I watched her face from outside the glass door grow frustrated and then helpless. The bank had feared her card had been comprimised and took it, saying a new card would be sent to her parent's address in Oregon. Suddenly, we were in the middle of the city, had no money to get home or for the home, and after 10 months of this life were pretty frustrated. We both walked a good ways and then a boda (motorcyle taxi) picked us up and said he would take us home. We told him we didn't have money and he said he didn't mind (he might have been an angel, we still don't know). We had spent the previous Sunday with a girl who was traveling through Uganda by herself spending her birthday with her and spoke with a lady she had met that weekend. This lady then went to Jinja and met two Norwegian girls who had come to Uganda with a program to teach, but found their jobs were in posh schools for the country's elite rather than children in need. They were looking for a place they could really invest. The lady we had spoken to for just minutes told them about us, they called, we picked them up and they came. They will be with the home for 6 weeks and brought money in for their stay and to help. Their names are Mira and Reuden and are fabulous. They love the kids and are helping us so much. It was such an answer to prayers. But it didn't stop. They had met a man for one evening while they stayed in a hostel who told them he and his girlfriend had raised 500 Euros to give to an orpahange. He came out days after they arrived and stayed with us for one night. After 3 hours at the home, he told us it was the place he wanted to donate the money. So sweet. We went from being in the middle of the city with no money, in more of a struggle then the home has been since we came to two volunteers and two donations within the same week. We know how many people pray for the home, and above all things, have seen how powerful it is in sustaining this home. Thank-you so much to all of you who keep us in your thoughts and prayers. The impact the home is having on these kids lives astounds even us.
Only one more month of school left! Which also means Kami has only 5 weeks left here! We both can't believe it. The children doing tests say they feel like they are doing well and the rest of the children all had mid-terms this week. I just finished administering mid-terms to every class which means I have a lot grading to do this weekend...kids think teachers have no homework...we have there's times the amount of kids in each class! So if your in school and reading this, do your homework. Everyone who was sick is healthy, our dog Fifi just had another liter of puppies (5 weird shaped hairballs we know will be cute in a few weeks) and the gardens and home looks beautiful.
Were so excited for the election and have an all night election party to attend with close friends in Kampala where we will sit and watch live what you are watching in the evening. Its going to be crazy close!
Happy Halloween this week. The razor blade in the apple was an urban myth so eat away kids.
We love you guys and will see you sooner than any of us think.