Hello! It’s been a few weeks since our last newsletter and things have been happening! We have been busy settling into our new home, and trying to find the rest of the furniture and items needed. It’s a little challenging when you don’t have Walmart for all your one-stop shopping needs. For example, we bought our bed from a carpenter off the side of the road and had it delivered to us by boda (motorcycle). Bed sheets and mosquito nets we bought at one store, a kettle and floor mat at another and a broom and plastic shelf for the kitchen down the road from that. Everything takes a little longer, especially when you are new to the area! But we are learning! We have walked into town to buy vegetables, fruits, beans and rice at the main market and of course, Silas gets all the attention from the ladies there :).
A huge blessing and answer to prayer is that Silas and I have a play group we go to on Tuesday and Thursday mornings with other missionary moms and their little ones. It’s been encouraging to see so many missionary kids out here, and an awesome support group for raising kids in a foreign country. It’s definitely challenging having a baby who can’t quite walk yet. His hands, knees and feet are always red from the dirt and with the teething, quite often, everything is put in his mouth. Let’s just say, we are looking forward to the day when Silas isn’t crawling anymore… however, new challenges will present themselves, I know!!
We are so blessed to be here, despite the adjustments and change it brings. We are continuing to trust the Lord for his direction and connections.
Please, continue to pray for our health, safety and direction. We are continually blessed by your prayers and support.
Love from Uganda,
Janessa, Tim & Silas
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