I’m coming home in less than a month!!! And I cannot wait! As things have been transpiring over the last
year it has become clear to myself, and those involved that it I am needed here
longer than originally planned. When I
first booked my ticket, it would only let me book 10 months ahead, so the plan
was to change my flight to March sometime in January. BUT, as things have moved forward I have
decided that I will come home for the month of February (because I cannot express
to you how much I am missing my family and friends – and just need a break),
and then I’ll come back to Uganda until the summer time.
While this means that I have a list a couple pages long to
do before I leave, but I CAN’T WAIT!!!
We have started meeting with different people who will potentially start
getting more involved with the boys here, but as we are getting to know them,
seeing if or how they would fit, George has offered to stay at the house full
time until I am back. So he, along with
the help of Ronnie will continue to run The Sanctuary. 
Finding new staff is very difficult, so I ask that you
continue to pray for us as we seek to find the one/ones that God has in store
for us. We are also still in the process
of selling our house, so prayers in the direction are also welcomed.
I cannot lie to you, I am tired. I know that maybe I am supposed to portray a
happy and positive front, but I would prefer to be honest. These last months have been difficult. God has been faithful in getting all of us
through them, and He continues to show us the way. I, for the millionth time am being taught the
lesson of leaning on HIS strength and not MY own. I pray that my time at home is what I need to
get rejuvenated and refreshed so that I can come back and continue to carry on
the job that God has laid before me. I
love these boys, and my heart for The Sanctuary hasn’t changed, I think I just
need to take a step back to get better perspective.
So, in saying all of this – when I am back, I would love to
see YOU! I will be speaking at a few
different churches and a school, and I hope that I can catch many of you in
those places! BUT, I’d also love to catch up and go for coffee or tea (really
anything that will help to keep me warm, as I am quite sure that I am going to
FREEZE when I return).
I’ll do my best to write a few
more blogs before I come home, but just know how much I appreciate each one of
you, and THANK YOU for being part of the reason why I am coming home to get
re-energized.
Love you all! AND…Jahkulabah!
(See you soon)
Mel
