Back to Uganda
Today is the day we head back to Uganda. It is hard to believe that it was nearly one year ago that we left Uganda, after living there for six months. The people and the places are still fresh in my mind. But much has happened in that time. We have changed and I suspect we will find that our friends there have changed too.
Our children had a great year at Oaks Christian School. They made good friends and did very well in their classes. They were their own carpool with Jessica at the wheel. Joshua rode shotgun, to prepare for taking over the driving next year when he gets his license. Actually he probably slept more than he picked up driving tips from Jessica, but it was a good bonding experience for them all.
Joshua & Jessica
On Thursday morning we attended Jennifer’s middle school awards ceremony. Jennifer was awarded Outstanding Science Student by her 7th grade science teacher Ms. Johnstone.
Ms. Johnstone & Jennifer
On Thursday afternoon we celebrated Jessica’s graduation from Oaks Christian High School. She worked incredibly hard in school and graduated in the top ten seniors and received awards in English Literature and Bible. We were pleased that Grandpa & Grandma Gash, Jessica’s boyfriend Jake Gregston, and Jessica’s youth minister Dusty & his wife Cecily could attend her graduation. Jessica is looking forward to attending Pepperdine University in the fall, where she will major in Biology and room with her cousin Alannah in the dorms.
Jessica with family on Graduation Day
But before we pack for college, we get to return to Uganda. Jessica and I will spend most of the month of June with the Gregston family (our twin family), working with Africa Renewal Ministries’ mobile medical clinics. Jim will also be working in Uganda for the month, but will be working on plea bargaining at various prisons. So we will be traveling in different directions most of the time, but we are thrilled to be getting back to work in Uganda. We would appreciate your prayers for our safe journey and that we will be effective in helping the people there.
Where are Joshua and Jennifer? You might be wondering. They are spending the month with their grandparents and uncles and aunts, helping with their younger cousins. They will be having an adventure of their own!
Glad you are heading back. Have a great time and hug my kids for me including the one traveling with you!! tg
Congratulations Jessica. Hugs and safe travel to all of you. Will you also deliver a hug for me when you get to Uganda. I am missing Jake’s big hugs!! In Jay’s blog today (www.dueunto.com)they found the special young lady he first saw in 2011 who has a special medical need and it appears the family has agreed for her to have the surgery to fix the problem. Prayers are being answered. MiMi
God bless you all. We will be praying for you to accomplish much good while you are there and have a safe return home again. We love you so much!
I will pray for you all! So proud of you guys for continuing great mission work for the Lord. 🙂 LOVE YOU!!! Hugs and kisses to you all.