We are, today, on our 40th day with no electricity. An electric company worker came last week to say the transformer was there, but they needed a shs600,000 [$ 243.40 USD] "tip" or they would take it to another town. After careful calculation, we paid our portion (shs100,000 [$40.57 USD] - about $50). But, no electricity. Seems they hooked it up for someone else and left all of us who paid unhooked. More promises (I've heard "sometime today" now 4 different days...), but alas, no electricity.
We made over shs2,000,000 [ $811.35 USD ] (about 1/6th of our budget) in March from our businesses. That may not sound like much, but in January we took in only 1/2 of that amount from the businesses. We are excited as we see the 3 main businesses growing (the school, the bakery and the chickens) each month. I will also be bringing Ugandan items to sell in the States - if there is anything in particular you would like, just let me know and I will see if I can get it. I will tell you more when I visit with you in the States! (I sent you a picture of Monicah, who I am training to oversee the bakery in my absence. She is doing a fantastic job and exceeds my expectations in so many ways! Praise the Lord!)
I leave in less than 2 weeks to come and see all of you. So excited to visit 6 schools, 8 churches and many individuals. If you have not done so, please let me know if you have time for a visit. I will be in Idaho, northern and southern California, Texas, Oregon and Washington.
I also included a pic of Moses in his button down shirt and slacks. Just for fun...
Love you all! Thanks for your prayers - we've been through some very difficult times lately and it's good to know there are others supporting us. Have a wonderful Easter! See you in the next few weeks.
Laurie
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