I have included 2 pictures today to show you the contrast between just one of our children. The first picture is of Moses when we found him and his siblings (Natasha, Vanessa and Isaac) fending for themselves. Many of you will remember that Moses was only days from death at this time. The second picture shows the amazing work God has done as you see Moses, after 1 year, being goofy at the camps in August. The team made tissue paper flowers with the kids, and this is what Moses did with his (with a little help from someone, I think!). God has done a great work through all of us to bring this child to this point, don't you think??
As I get to travel in the States, it's been so exciting to see all of you and feel that partnership with you in person. Thank you all for your warm welcomes and your participation in the Gospel.
Yesterday, we were able to go to 2 schools here in Austin to share with children (130 3rd graders in one and 60 K-6th graders in the other) and staff about our kids in Budaka at Cornerstone. We showed pictures and videos, displayed arts and crafts made by the Ugandans and handled Ugandan money. Our goal is for the children to 1) know about our kids, 2) know about a bigger world and 3) get a heart for the work that needs to be done. The children at one of the schools had collected t-shirts for our kids - there were 4 or 5 large bags of t-shirts. Thanks, Eliza!
On Tuesday, we got to be with a group of people in Vancouver, Washington to share about the work. It was great to share in the work together with these wonderful saints! Thanks, Donna and Arla, for setting up that time.
On Sunday, we got to share at both services in Clackamas, Oregon and then be with the team that came over in August. In between these meetings have been many one-on-one meetings, and it has been so great to see all of you and to meet all you new people who are coming on board.
I'm excited to get to see you Eugene, Burley and Fremont people very soon also!
Things are going well in Budaka. Rogers and I talk and email often during this time. We have several kids who have been sick with malaria, but all are on the mend now. Rogers reported that someone tried to break into my house a couple of days ago, but our night guard saw it and chased him off. They weren't able to catch him, but we're sure the word is out now that someone is guarding the house! Please pray for physical protection for the kids, for Rogers and his family and for me as I return.
Also, 3 of the people from the church in Budaka have lost family members during this past week, so I trust you will join me in praying for comfort for them. They are Difusi, George and a woman who got saved 2 weeks ago. Each lost a close family member.
God bless you as you continue to do His work...in His way! Thank you for all you do for Cornerstone!
Laurie
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