House Pictures

Here are a few photos of my house from the end of last week.....
I went over there with Annet, Judah and John from David family for a photo shoot!

The big window in my bedroom.

My neighbour to be....Bubbly the black lab!

THANK YOU so much to everyone who has given so generously to this house project!

Living an Abundant Life with David Family.

This last week, I went to Musana Camp on the shores of Lake Victoria with the family group I am part of (David.) The journey there was interesting as the roads are more like riverbeds than roads....

However, we made it there safely by Monday lunch time and then began having much fun together!

Playing with the Giant Ball.

Playing Minefields

We played lots of games and also went on treks into the jungle to find a waterfall and also out onto the peninsula......

We also spent time together studying God`s word and discussing things such as whether Jesus meant that we could experience an abundant life in the here and now or whether that is just for the future, when we go to heaven?
In answer to that, I can definately say that God has given me an abundant life. Even when life is not as easy or good as it has been this last week, I always have that peace and joy deep in my heart knowing that He will never leave or forsake me and that because of what Jesus has done for me, I am FREE from all guilt and shame!

Uncle Syd leading devotions on the rocks.

Apart from just the treat of not having to collect water twice a day and cook food for themselves, probably the thing the children enjoyed the most was swimming (or splashing around in the lake!)

Although we had to leave Hassan and Carol back at Kasana due to their ongoing medical problems (bless her, poor Carol was back in the hospital AGAIN!) we were able to go with Kakande who had a WHALE of a time. He almost did become a whale when he went swimming.......but perhaps his favourite part of the whole week was riding around on Uncle Syd`s Quad bike! Since we got back he has been asking us every five minutes when we are going back....

 

Overall, despite the frequent trips I`ve had to pay to the toilet after swallowing lake water,  it was just a wonderful break away for all of us and we really enjoyed just chilling out together and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

And in case you are worried about my exploding bottom, Hannah seems to have solved it by giving me charcoal to eat (in tablet form!)
She might be needing some after eating chicken on a stick on our way back!

Busy School Holidays

Just before the end of term, a group of us went to the rehab centre in KLA to collect our equipment which was ready apart from needing a few adjustments. Uncle Dan had to tie all the standing frames onto the roof of our van.

Now we are two weeks into our ‘break’ but there is not much resting going on as certain little people have been keeping us on our toes.....

Carol is back in hospital with pneumonia and we have been very grateful for the help she has received from a Paedeatrician from the UK who is at Kiwoko for 6 mths. Please keep Carol in your prayers.....we will be taking her to see an ENT specialist at Mulago hospital in Kampala once she has been discharged.

Allen has been exploding at both ends and sadly she has lost nearly a Kg in the last month. She was treated from Malaria and is now on an antibiotic......we pray that this will kill off whatever is disturbing her tummy!

Allen receives counselling from her parrot about how
mean A.Kate is making her stand up!

Brian is due to go for mini surgery on Tuesday as he once again has a bad wound on his bottom. Right now we don`t think he will have the op as he has come down with Malaria and is not well at all!

Brian with his friends at home.

The special needs team have been doing lots of home visits to check up on the children and encourage the parents/carers....

Uncle Eric at Najib`s home.

Kakande with his Auntie and Uncle Eric.

Ivan with his family at home.

And the house is going up quickly quickly which is very exciting although I keep reminding myself that this is the quick bit....it is the internal work that takes time!

Me in my house :)

On Monday, I am off to Musana camp on the shores of Lake Victoria with David family. We are very excited to get to spend lots of time relaxing and having fun together. Unfortunately Hassan won`t be coming but Kakande will.....he has been coming around early every morning to ask me if it is today we are going for the last 10 days! Next time I will keep my mouth shut!

Better go cook dinner as am having some Doctor`s from Kiwoko hospital over for dinner......I`m not trying to bribe them, honest!