Repost.

I don't usually repost or forward things that I read BUT tonight I will make an exception. I recently read a post from a blog I follow that connects orphan care to being pro life. It's worth a read.

Oh, today was Abram's birthday party so I got to skype with them while he blew out the candles. Pretty awesome. Not as awesome as being there, but good. Don't know why I'm posting this picture. Just found it and I don't think I've posted it yet. I wonder what the guys behind us are saying?

Thank you, Inventor of Skype.

Thank you, Skype Inventor.....

Okay, so Jamey is usually the one chronicling his African adventures, or lack there of, with each daily post. So, while he is sleeping on the other side of the globe, I figured I would give it a go.

I'll give you some perspective from my end, pretty much the same every day......looking at my husband and son...or the boys looking at their father and sometimes their baby brother through a computer screen. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for phones, but being able to actually see the person you are talking with is MUCH better!! Abram often kisses and or tries to hug the screen...very cute.

I never skyped until now.

We are all having a good time seeing and hearing Jamey & Gideon through skype...unless there is a power outage in Uganda.....which happens frequently. I remember being on the other side of the screen.....looking at 3 of my boys through the computer, seeing my living room in the background. It made me sad every time I saw it, longing to be home. Jamey is my hero because for 6 weeks now that is all he has seen of 3 of his boys and for the last 3 weeks all he has seen of me....and home.

God is good....every time I skype I am reminded of God's goodness and his ability to sustain even in the difficult times. He provides peace and comfort through just being able to communicate daily with my husband, best friend, and father of our 4 boys!!

Seth asked me the other day if we could skype Jesus. I told him that is what prayer is for. :)

Gross. Not Gross.

This is the bottom of my foot. This is what my feet look like at the end of every day. Gross. It's to the point that my feet are actually semi-stained. Thank you Africa.
These are two of my new favorite drinks that I have discovered while in Uganda. NOT gross. I recently discoverd Lemon with Mint and it's very tasty--it's either from India or the Middle East--but either way, more please! And I have enjoyed passion fruit juice from the first moment I tasted it--I even found a Passion Fruit Fanta. Hard to find the boxes of juice, though. I have to pace myself because I can go through a box very quickly.

Also, NOT gross are Sweet & Spicy Chutney Lays. From India?? Don't care. Want more!

If I have more days where I don't get off the compound, you'll keep getting posts about food. Fair warning!

Looking forward.

Got to have a long conversation with Mary today. Refreshing. I miss that lady.

We told the boys before I left that we would all take a family vacation this summer since we didn't take the boys with us to Uganda AND we've spent so much time apart. Mary said that Jonah's been reminding her that we said that. SO, we are trying to figure out a place and time to go. It's exciting to think about getting away to a place that is NOT Uganda. Don't get me wrong. I appreciate all that I have been learning about Uganda and how it's become my home away from home. BUT, it's going to be nice to spend time together as a WHOLE family. Any suggestions?

Slow day in Uganda. Had to walk into the yard at 5pm just to say that I had gotten out of the house today. The presidential inauguration was today so we stayed close to home to avoid crowds, protests, and any nonsense that might be occurring in the city. I enjoy the peace and quiet that I'm experiencing but I look forward to the chaos of my home--all the boys talking to me simultaneously, jumping, wrestling...you get the picture. Can't wait.

By the way, my webcam has some weird effects...I randomly implement these when I'm skyping with the boys. For example....

I know...I'm really cool!

New Creation.

In the last few days our Jonah has expressed an interest in making Christ his Savior and being baptized. He has been asking questions for awhile--it's neat to see how understanding has unfolded in his heart--AND that God will continue to work to mold him into the person He wants.

We have imagined this time for awhile. I'm excited but wish I was there to speak with him face to face. It's been good to talk with him over Skype and Mary's been talking with him. Mary and I have tried to strike a balance between talking frequently about following Christ with our kids while still allowing them to arrive at the place of salvation in their own time. It can be a tough balance to strike. Praise God that He works in spite of us!

My prayer for Jonah (I read this today):

I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeaurable greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the work of His vast strength.
Ephesians 1:17-19