Let me just start by saying thank you to everyone who has
stuck with me, even through the last couple of months of low
communication.
Things here in Uganda have been quite eventful over the last
few months. While at times I was not
sure that God had chosen the right person for the job, I am so thankful to Him
for seeing all of us through the last couple of months.
Just to quickly update you, The Sanctuary is going through a
time of transition, and we are now looking for an older Ugandan couple to
partner with us, and help to raise our boys.
We have realized that while we are so thankful for the young Ugandan men
and all that they have done for The Sanctuary, the boys need consistent people
in their lives (something that can never happen if we continue to hire young
men to take such a large active role in running The Sanctuary). So please pray with us and for us over the
next couple of months as we search out a couple that will fit in with the boys
at The Sanctuary.
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| Celebrating Marvin's birthday with Sarah and Marshall!!! |
Right now all of the boys have just started writing their
end of term 2 exams – then Holidays! We’ve
been blessed over the last month with a study flow of volunteers coming to The
Sanctuary, investing their time and money into the boys!
Now, on to one of ‘these’ moments…as many of you know, in
2008 I came to Uganda with Ann Martin (now Goerz). During our time here we met many boys living
on the streets, which led to the beginnings of The Sanctuary. Around that time 2 other organizations for
street kids also arose – 1morechild and ASCO.
Right now Ann (and Mike her husband) are both here in Uganda visiting
us! This Saturday we (the Sanctuary
boys) were all invited to play a game of football with the children of all of
these other projects. Standing back with
Ann, watching many of the boys we had met 4 years ago – all now in homes, going
to school, having a chance at a future was one of ‘those’ moments. The moments where you can’t explain what
exactly you’re feeling, but you are just blown away by how big our God is, and
how thankful you are that He gives you small glimpses into His plans, and His
greatness. Moments when you know that He
didn’t have to show you the picture that He has been painting throughout the
years – but in his awesomeness, He does.
Now, while I am somehow biased, the best team DID win J (The Sanctuary of course;)
But for me, winning the game was not as important as getting the chance to see
these boys all being taken care of. I
wanted to share this moment with you, because this is not just a victory for
God, or a victory for me, but for you as well.
The role that each of you has played, no matter how big or small has
added up to this moment being possible.
If it were not for your letters, emails, prayers, financial support, and
more, this moment would not have been possible.
Thank YOU for allowing God to use you to build into and invest in these
boys lives!
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| Moses and I visiting in Masese |
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| Watching the boys play football |
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| Swimming :D |
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| Thanks Sarah and Marshall! |
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| Samuel and Jacob hanging out at the pool. |
