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I began on Monday, but got a call from the orphanage: Moses was very sick. So, I headed back to Budaka, picked him up and brought him back to Mbale to the hospital. All the way coming here, his breathing was labored. I kept praying as I thought he might die on the way. We got into the top specialist in this area for kids with tuberculosis (that's what our nurse thought was wrong), and after getting an xray, he confirmed that Moses does have TB. Now, 30 days of treatment and he will be better. Already he is looking (and breathing) better! I have included 2 pictures of Moses - one is the first day he was with us. The second was taken yesterday, Wednesday the 22nd. Sorry about the white on his face - I tried several pictures and this is the only one in which he is smiling, but you have to put up with the porridge on his face. Thanks to all of you who got the news and were praying for Moses. This little boy has one uphill battle after another with his health. Please continue praying - perhaps post his picture someplace where you will remember to pray for him.
The doctor was amazing - he was on his way home, but stopped and saw Moses in his office, sent us for an xray (about 3 blocks away), which had to be redone once and took us about 45 minutes total till we could take one back. The doctor was still sitting there, and had waited for us, seeing how sick Moses was. Praise the Lord!
So, Monday was shot for being able to send an email...for a good reason, of course!
Tuesday I headed back to Mbale and wrote the email only to have the internet go down as I was ready to send it. Wednesday is too busy a day to come to Mbale, so here I am on Thursday. Maybe the Lord is trying to say something - like only email on Thursdays??
I taught Sunday School this past Sunday - we had 60 kids in a room about 20'x20'...no chairs or tables, just mats on the floor. We played the Hokey Pokey (remember that old skating rink song??) in a double circle so we would all fit in the room. I got to tell the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. In the midst of it all, I had quite a bit of trouble with some of our children from Cornerstone. So, now we (the kids and Rogers and I) are on a new track of discipline. And I thought raising one was a lot of work :-). Anyway, one of the funny things that happened Sunday was I had made playdoh on Saturday. I have made it many many times in the States, but of course, this was a bit different. I cooked it over a charcoal stove - stirring is much different as it gets thick because the pan just slides off the stove. Also, you have to cook outside on the veranda. And, I had all the ingredients except Cream of Tartar and food coloring. So, I made it. It was great that night, kneading it until it was cool and then putting it in a baggie to take the next morning. When I got to Sunday School, there were 3 girls there who spoke no English, so I thought the playdoh might be a great way to build a relationship with them. I reached in the bag and took a hunk out, but to my surprise it was extremely sticky and my hands were coated. It would not form any shape. Apparently Cream of Tartar is necessary :-). Of course, there is no running water, so had to get a bucket of water to get the gunk off my hands. Ah, well. Those girls must have thought I was some weird American...Maybe they're right... Abby said she will send Cream of Tartar the next time she sends a package.
Sure love you all! Will try to catch up on answering all your emails today...sorry if it's not till Monday, but I'm sure you can understand.
Thank you for your continued financial and prayer support for what we are doing. God is great!
Laurie
The doctor was amazing - he was on his way home, but stopped and saw Moses in his office, sent us for an xray (about 3 blocks away), which had to be redone once and took us about 45 minutes total till we could take one back. The doctor was still sitting there, and had waited for us, seeing how sick Moses was. Praise the Lord!
So, Monday was shot for being able to send an email...for a good reason, of course!
Tuesday I headed back to Mbale and wrote the email only to have the internet go down as I was ready to send it. Wednesday is too busy a day to come to Mbale, so here I am on Thursday. Maybe the Lord is trying to say something - like only email on Thursdays??
I taught Sunday School this past Sunday - we had 60 kids in a room about 20'x20'...no chairs or tables, just mats on the floor. We played the Hokey Pokey (remember that old skating rink song??) in a double circle so we would all fit in the room. I got to tell the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. In the midst of it all, I had quite a bit of trouble with some of our children from Cornerstone. So, now we (the kids and Rogers and I) are on a new track of discipline. And I thought raising one was a lot of work :-). Anyway, one of the funny things that happened Sunday was I had made playdoh on Saturday. I have made it many many times in the States, but of course, this was a bit different. I cooked it over a charcoal stove - stirring is much different as it gets thick because the pan just slides off the stove. Also, you have to cook outside on the veranda. And, I had all the ingredients except Cream of Tartar and food coloring. So, I made it. It was great that night, kneading it until it was cool and then putting it in a baggie to take the next morning. When I got to Sunday School, there were 3 girls there who spoke no English, so I thought the playdoh might be a great way to build a relationship with them. I reached in the bag and took a hunk out, but to my surprise it was extremely sticky and my hands were coated. It would not form any shape. Apparently Cream of Tartar is necessary :-). Of course, there is no running water, so had to get a bucket of water to get the gunk off my hands. Ah, well. Those girls must have thought I was some weird American...Maybe they're right... Abby said she will send Cream of Tartar the next time she sends a package.
Sure love you all! Will try to catch up on answering all your emails today...sorry if it's not till Monday, but I'm sure you can understand.
Thank you for your continued financial and prayer support for what we are doing. God is great!
Laurie
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