Since returning from furlough life has been a bit of a sprint. The Apostle Paul likened life to a race but more of a marathon that a 100m dash over and over again. I am hoping that from now it will be more like a steady marathon. Time will tell. :)
Since I last wrote we have had friends stay with us who now work on the western side of Uganda who needed to renew their visa for living in Uganda. These things are never straightforward but thankfully they were able to get it by going to Rwanda and then coming back into Uganda again. I think, however, they had more faith than I did because they opted to take the bus. Not sure they will repeat the experience in a hurry though.
We also have had MAF's Pastor Care member, Tony Horsfall, staying with us for a week as he met with all the MAF Uganda families as well as leading our Fellowship Day last Friday and our first MAF Uganda retreat at the weekend. Tony worked through the book of Nehemiah. It was an encouraging time. We valued the time he spent with us personally and Joshua and Zara enjoyed having a "Grandfather" figure in the house.
I (Pam) have begun a new Bible study series with the ladies. We are doing a walk through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. How long this going to take is anybody's guess. We are on our third week and we have just finished the flood. It has been a great time of fellowship as we learn from one another and from God and His word. It is exciting to see people passionate about the Bible and when someone exclaims "I had never read that before....wow that is amazing". One thing that is an overarching theme as we start in Genesis is the greatness of God and His true love for humanity. Right from the outset He was preparing a Messiah that we might be redeemed from our sin. Praise the Lord.
Simon started back in Uganda at a fast pace also. Last week he flew 6 days and this week he has had less flights but more meetings with an organisation called EMI who are looking at ways we can develop Kajjansi (where MAF's airstrip, Hangar and possible future office will be). Simon has been involved in plans and coming up with ideas on how this will all work out. It is something he enjoys and makes his job with MAF quite varied :).
Joshua and Zara are settling back into life in Uganda. It has taken Joshua longer to settle this time. He is a wee boy who likes order and doesn't welcome surprises in his day so between furlough (Scotland and Switzerland), returning to Uganda, possibly Mum being in Kenya for 4 days and having guests has meant that life isn't quite as structured as he would like. However, we are hoping and praying that as things have quietened down a bit he will also feel more settled.
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