Riding in God's Palm: June 2023

Friday, June 2, 2023

Much Ado About May

I really loved this past month. It was jammed packed with trainings, relationship building, good quality family time, and I was able to visit a new district in the north west of Uganda.

Little Joy is no longer little. She is now 11 and she is quickly growing. There is no picture of her here, but she got another new eye this past month. She loves it when the glass once again fits perfectly in her eye socket. It's been a pleasure walking with her since she was 9 months old.

Here is my friend and colleague, Barbara. We are waiting for the ferry to cross the Nile River.

Mwikali flew in from Kenya to join us for a week in Moyo - leading teachers through a module of Educational Care.

Here is the whole training team - Prossy, Mwikali, Barbara and me!

Strong kids

Our outdoor classroom was much cooler than sitting indoors.

And speaking of outdoor classrooms, the Sunday school kids now enjoy class outside because we no longer fit in the church office. The while building/room behind the kids was the space.

The kids love it when I bring costumes to teach the lessons. On this day the royal King Solomon assisted me with the Sunday school story.

I wanted to make a puzzle for the teachers. They have never seen a puzzle before and it would be such a fun teaching tool for the younger kids.

Barbara and I were discussing who is going to lead the next session in a 5 day training.

Pretending to sleep during the very long, hot days in Moyo district.

Barbara and I were training 32 teachers who currently live and work in a South Sudanese refugee settlement camp.

We were discussing the 9 different multiple intelligences and ways to look after the resources God has given to us.

Small breakout sessions

Dividing into groups like school children

To be honest, this is my happy place

Goofing around

Preparing for small group discussions

Crossing the ferry

We decided to visit the border of South Sudan since we were only 6 km away.

Even Bones loved the journey to Moyo.

Moses was freaking out while I was hanging out at the border. Next time he will come with to make sure his adventurous wife is safe.

It's been about 4 years since I've been a part of Roots to Fruits. Where does the time go?

On the last day, I had a rotating classroom, to keep the discussion lively.

I loved this little hut - visually inviting.

Sad tractor

Welcome to the land of sunshine

One of Uganda's greatest resources - heat and sunshine

The neighbouring huts

One day we carried a sack of mangoes to the settlement from Moyo town. Town was overflowing with mangoes that were just rotting away in great numbers.

The mangoes were devoured in 10 minutes!

We had delicious food to eat during our lunch time breaks.

A well used hoe

We ended our week with Ethiopian food.

I think these "Flame Trees" are gorgeous

Moyo Market

Meet Tutu, one of our two new puppies at home.

Luke is concentrating on colouring his picture of the widow who miraculously had enough oil and flour to make it through the famine.

Sunday school again

Welcome to Moyo District

Moses leading worship at church

Praying over the TLT action plans

Papa G Comes to Visit

Moses and I were super blessed to have my father come and visit us for one month again this year. We pretty much stayed home and did normal life and ministry together. Moses cherished time with "Papa G" as he became known at church and in the community. They shared conversations on the Bible, preaching methods, and how to live with me. HiHiHi.