Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Walking is hard to do

Hi everyone,
Tonights update will be short and sweet, as we are exhausted after long days of work. Sorry, no pictures.
The past two days have been very full, but exciting. here's what everyone's been up to:
Grant: Grant has spent the past two days primarily focusing on the new school, which CLD has plans for in the future. It has been really exciting for him as he is already so passionate about education. Most of monday he spent in meetings, just going over the plans, and hopes for the school. Then tuesday he had the exciting opportunity to drive 4 hours south to visit a school which is set up, much like what CLD will want to do. He got to meet with the director and the school's principle, and ask lots of questions. He loved it! and is really on fire about being a big part of this new ministry. The rest of the week will see him probably pouring more of himself in to work for the new school, as well as working at the farm all day thursday, and a possible medical trip on friday to the slums.
Katie: Katie has had her hands perpetually full of babies. She has creatively mastered away to carry both Mercy and Nigel safely across the compound with just her two arms though, which is really helpful. She has been spending her days here at the CLD property, caring for the 2 babies, and helping the staff cook and clean and organize whenever she can.  One important praise to report about Katie, is that she has been morning sickness free for nearly 3 days now!! yay!! With the added responsibilities placed on her now, this comes as an even bigger answer to prayer.
Nigel: Nigel has finally adjusted to the time change, and is sleeping through the night here. We work ceaselessly throughout the day (as do the Ugandans) to encourage him to walk. He is getting so close everyday it seems. It would really improve life for everyone if Nigel could get down and walk, but especially Nigel, who always wants to be put down, but lacks adequate crawling surfaces. Yesterday he did sustain his first Ugandan injury (unfortunately in an attempt to walk) as he fell on a concrete floor, and cracked his chin open. No stiches, and its already looking a lot better, but we got a good picture of it.  He is adjusting well to the food, the Ugandans can not believe he eats everything the we adults eat, as well as they remark about how much water he drinks throughout the day!!! What can we say??!!! Nigel continues to steal the show, we never leave to go anywhere without people coming just to see the mazungu (white) baby. They love to touch his hair, and laugh.
We are all in excellent health, and spirits, praise God! We are just busy busy and working hard. Pray for us that our strength would come from the joy of the Lord and that He would multiply our rest, as we learn to live with a newborn again, who still wakes to eat at night :)
Love you all,

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