We spent the 2 hours before and 1 hour after midnight that night in praise for what God has done and listening to Him about what He is going to do in 2012. So fun to lead about 50 believers crammed into Rogers' house in rejoicing and looking forward. Hope yours was as fun.
As all of you who read last week's email know, we had a robbery and all our large pots were taken from the kitchen, along with forks, plates, etc. Thanks to those of you who offered to help replace them. We appreciate the gifts! We looked for pots in Mbale, but were unable to find the size and quality we need to feed all our kids...especially when school begins again and we are feeding well over 100 people at lunch time. So, Betty (Rogers' wife) went to a garage - yes, you read that right - and had 2 made. They are about 2 times the size of the ones we lost, and as you can see from the picture, they are clearly marked as Cornerstone's property. They look like something made in a garage, but they work well and are fairly sanitary ;).
The kids came back on Friday...some sad at leaving their families and others so excited to get back to a more normal schedule and food and loving care. Most come back sick and/or having skin diseases. So, we have had a lot of sicknesses this week. I have included a picture of Barthlomew - he is one of the ones who is so excited to get back. This was taken at Sunday School this past Sunday.
So, on New Year's Day, after church, Rogers invited the builders to come for lunch to celebrate. These were men who have come from Masaka to work on the building and so are a long way from family. We enjoyed our time together eating, and I wondered if they would then leave or what. Guess what happens in Uganda when someone has had a great time at your house eating? They apparently get up and start dancing! I have videos and pictures like this one of John (the foreman at the construction site) as all 5 of the men got up and started dancing. Rogers came home during this and he started dancing. Watching all these guys dancing after their meal was a new experience for me, I can assure you! What happens after a good meal in Uganda? A dance breaks out! It was so fun. After that we taught them to play Spoons, then the Rhythm Game. Lots of laughter and fun!
Sunnyside Team: we got your package of Christmas cards yesterday - you sent it Dec 9 and we got it on the 3rd of January. Anyway, the kids LOVE the cards and pictures. Thank you...and thanks for the dark chocolate - we will always be friends!
We are so excited that the building team from Evergreen will be here in less than a week. James, Chuck, Nick, Cayla and Seth - many people here are praying for you and rejoicing to get to receive you for the couple of weeks you'll be here. We will see you at the airport!!
God bless you all. Thank you so much for your incredible generosity toward Cornerstone. We are so blessed. Talk with you next week.
Laurie
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