Blessings in the midst of difficulty

Thanks to all of you reading this who have been praying for Simon.  He is greatly improved and the pain in his back is negliable.  He is having pain down his leg still which is related to the trapped nerve from his back.  However, that is easing over time so we are grateful for that.  He doesn't have to attend the doctor this week although will need to go for a check up next week.  He is hoping that he can return to flying next week even in a limited capacity but time will tell on that one.

Because he is able to stand comfortably and work he has been working on some wood projects for the hangar and the terminal building.  This has kept him busy along with his safety officer job.  However, sitting at the computer for long periods of time hasn't been easy so he has had to limit the amount of time he does but it is getting better and better.

For the past week we have had guests staying with us.  Zane McCourtney and his family have been living in Kitgum and ministering to the people in that region of Northern Uganda.  However, in recent months Summer, his wife, had to return to the States because of ill health.  Her health was so bad that she is not able to return to Uganda.  This has reversed their plans of living in Uganda for many years to come.  Due to the fact that they are in the midst of adopting 11 children Zane has had to remain in Uganda to see this adoption process finalised.   It is not a straight forward process and requires a lot of patience and perserverance.  You can follow their lives at their blogspot http://www.fromglory2glory.blogspot.com/  Zane has been down in Kampala this week trying to get paperwork done.  So we have been a family of three adults and 5 children. 

God has a way of working things out and so with Simon "grounded" and me still having to be out and about on occasions he has been able to watch Zane's children so he can go and run around visiting all the official offices.   I guess if you look hard enough you can find blessing in every circumstance. :)

Having said all that we would still value your prayers for Simon that he would make a full recovery and get back into flying again.  Also if you think of them please pray for the McCourtney family in this time of separation and as they navigate the adoption process in Uganda and the States.