This is the most beautiful day of my life. I am right now sitting in my sitting room and using the Internet. I know that for some of you, you will think that is no big deal. But let me tell you that this is the greatest thing that I can think of. Let me tell you the story.
On Sunday the 8th we had some very wonderful people come to see us here in Uganda. Their names are Karen, Mimi, and Kit all from Hong Kong. For Karen, this is her third year to be with us and for Mimi and Kit it was there first year. They were here for one full week and we were so busy the whole time. I am still overly tired for all that we were doing. However I am so thankful that we were able to do all that we did. On Monday night we took them to Bible College with us and they were so blessed to see that and know what we are a part of and what we are learning. On Tuesday we took a trip to the village and that is a long story in it self. I think that it was a new and great experience for them it be without electricity and water and see how David grew up. They were also able to bless the family by taking them a saucepan and some sugar and salt. We also threw in a few old jerrycans for carrying water. In return we came back with a taxi full of sweet potatoes, cassava, jack fruit, sugar cane, papaya, and many other good things. On Thursday they met teachers at school and helped with some ideas for how it improve the school. In the evening we had the church service, which is so different now because They came with an amplifier and microphones. What a huge blessing. On Friday we had the kids all come to school and had a field day with them of different games. In the afternoon we took a trip to town and did some shopping for the ministry. We bought all the text books that will be needed for next year adding on of Primary 7 and some others that we were needing. They also bought a generator for the ministry, for church programs and also so that children can have light to study at school instead of using a lantern or candles. And the last stop was maybe the best. This team came with the intention of blessing the ministry and one way that they wanted to do that was by buying playground equipment. There is a swing, slide, seesaw, climber, and a merry-go-round. On Saturday all of these things were delivered and installed in the compound of the school, to every ones excitement. We have had such a hard time to keep the children off of them so that the cement can dry and they will set well. Also on Saturday was the parents day and the official closing day of the second term. The parents were all so happy also. The teachers cooked special food for lunch and we all enjoyed. Then it was back to town to do some shopping for gifts to take back to Hong Kong. But we still had Sunday to get through before these visitors left. We had church in the morning, but combined the three services into one because we were making it a special day also. We did baby dedication of three baby boys. After the service we all got into a taxi, well I got to drive our car with the visitors, and we headed to the beach of Lake Victoria for baptism. There were 7 people from our church that were baptized and two others that we found there who also wanted to be baptized. After that, I took Karen, Mimi, and Kit to the airport and had to say good bye. So as today is Monday you would think that we would just have a day to sleep and rest, but no that is not the case. David is at school with teachers and that is a meeting that can last the whole day. I had to go to town early, but I bought this Internet and I am the most happy now.
Sorry that this got a bit long, but that is what happens when I am not able to write for so long. Just know that we will be here more often now that Internet is at my beck and call.
Love you all and thank you for the time that you take to hear what is going on.
Heather
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