I would walk 500 miles...

...for a shower at the end of the day at Tegot.

There is no way I could survive without showers...power, yes (I mean, come on - I have been!!), but showers, no. And to top it off, the best shower in the world has been found in Gulu town, in Pece division. :)

I am learning a TON about patience and being content with what I have.
"...for I have learned (am learning) to be content whatever the circumstances."
Philippians 4:11b, is ringing true in my ears....

Lamdogii and this whole car situation. Stop complaining. Stop trying to find ways out of it. Stop trying to have control over it all. Stop wanting something new thinking that will solve all issues. Stop thinking if money was there, we would get our way. Just praise God there is a way to visit Tegot and that Laloyo is working well now. Praise Him that our health and the children's health have been good. Praise Him that the clinic is somewhat functional at Tegot. Praise Him that if need be we will use bodas. Praise Him that He will be glorified regardless. A van issue is not a good reason to throw scissors across the room or get so irritated that you just don't want to talk to people anymore.

Not good excuses.

So I am sooooo content with all that we have - perfect or imperfect

Power is out again. Ha!! PG for showers. :)
Still don't think there is a need for a generator. Gotta convince Ashley of that.

We have chairs and a table!! We need to figure out how we are gonna arrange it - pics to come. Our shelves are almost done. PHEW!

This is for Coz who doesn't believe I can relinquish control on anything:
I am pleased to say that EVERY staff member at ECM is fully able to a project, research, plan and organize programs/projects on their own. I fully trust them and it is such a relief to not have to repeat myself or have to annoyingly follow up with people. EVERYTHING gets done. Still shocks me....but in a blessing way.

Food program is going well. PG!

Counseling session today was interesting. Monica is opening up. She talked a lot today - and I mean a lot for her....
She reminded me of how our hearts can deceive us as well as how we never truly know the heart of person. It is like there is a beast in each of us that can unlash at any moment - and to the outside world, you would have never seen it coming.

Though it is hard to do counseling, it is also so amazing, freeing, beautiful and God glorifying...to see people getting closer to freedom and healing is so neat! I wouldn't change it for the world. To see smiles, to hear words, to get hugs....it is worth it!!! I just have to give a shout out to my counselor who helped me prepare for Gulu - Pam. Wow, without God using her I would NOT be doing this stuff people!! PG for obedient workers for the LORD!!

Heading to Kampala tomorrow for a few days to take care of Simon's visa and mine. Pray for safe travels (Simon, David, Ashley and I are all taking Lamdogii), quick processing and fun. That we just fellowship and enjoy each other and take our time to encourage each other. Pray for the rest of the team as they will remain here to hold down the fort. :)