Life, New Beginnings and Christmas

It's been awhile since we posted but not for lack of things to share, but rather because of a lack of electricity.  We've had some problems with our portable solar panel lately.  December has been filled with things to be done, things like going to obtain a new visa in Kampala, buying presents for those at Shalom and the women in our mercy ministry, visiting each of them and much more.  

Our first Christmas away from friends and family and familiarity of the United States has been testing but we have also found moments of joy.  There are the small disappointments of not having the food you love at Christmas, not seeing the decorations everywhere, not hearing Christmas music around town but it is not being with friends and family that makes this time so difficult.  We got a little joy in sitting on our front porch Christmas morning drinking tea in 70 degree weather.  The highlight of Christmas was buying gifts for the ladies in the mercy ministry, women who are widowed, handicapped, etc. and have no way to earn a living for themselves.  We bought clothes, cups, bowls, washing soap, cooking pans, for every family for Christmas.  We gathered them together and distributed the stuff.  Everyone was so happy and thankful to receive the much needed items.  

Finally, Kristi and I celebrated our 10th anniversary on December 16th.  We have been blessed to enjoy a great marriage and see how God has grown our family.  He has brought us through so much together and we are thankful for every day he has given us in one another's company.