Greetings from American soil! Wasn't able to blog since my last post due to lack of internet, but as was tradition, the night before our team left was marked by dancing....and more dancing by the children (and some of us brave rhythm-less white folk who's "dancing" once again incurred shrieks of laughter from the children). I would love to post a picture but my home computer is on the blink and I'm having to post from another computer. But imagine over a hundred children of all ages, the beating of several drums and other percussion, the occasional Acholi singing and you might be able to conjur up an image of what that night looked like.
Once again I'm in awe of our God who brings smiles and laughter not only on the outside but in the hearts of those who have been afflicted beyond our comprehension. Once again I'm reminded that there is NOTHING that our Lord can't redeem. Once again I'm reminded that this redeemption is full and complete. Once again I'm humbled by the love the Father lavishes on His kids. Once again I'm brought face to face with the ugliness of my flesh who wants to complain about slight inconveniences or mild discomfort and I'm reminded of the stark contrast between my "old" self and the one completely redeemed and made holy and pure by Jesus. And I'm reminded again of the freedom of coming to know just who I was created to be and the abundant life that I can now have because of Jesus' sacrifice for me. Oh that more would know this freedom and Truth, and perhaps the story of these children will help even just one to know that there really is hope...against the stark black darkness, His Light shines brightly!
Thanks so much for all who took this journey "with" us and held us up in prayer. We couldn't have done it without you!
