Locked Out!!!

The picture may require a little explanation but the lesson learned is that it is just as easy to lock yourself out of your house…whether you are in Uganda or in America! This weekend we have had a mini-field retreat with our field pastor and his wife, Rick and Janie Burkhalter. On Friday, we had a wonderfully relaxing day as a team at a beautiful resort not far from our house. We came home about 6:00 p.m. hoping for quick showers and a bit to eat before they all came over at 7:30 for games. Wearily we dragged our sunburned selves up the steps, already anticipating cool showers when we realized the house was locked…tight. Locking yourself out of your house in a country where every window has bars makes “breaking in” a bit more challenging. Conveniently the spare key had been accidentally left inside instead of at our neighbors. Our day watchman, Mugisha (in the blue shirt overseeing) and our night watchman, Julius (in the window), graciously helped us try to rig some sort of wiring device to fish the keys off their rack (see the picture). After numerous failed attempts, a hidden set of keys was located but needless to say we did not get showers before our company came. They did come though and we had a brilliant time playing and laughing. These days we would request your prayers that Jesus would talk to our hearts as families but also as a field. The challenges are many; the resources limited; but our God is BIG. Even for getting into our own house! Thank you for laughing with us.

Billy & Joanna Coppedge

Many of you have been praying for our family in light of Moms Coppedge going to be with Jesus. Thank you. Please keep praying as our family continues to thank Jesus for such a grandmother but also begins the process of sorting through ninety-two precious years of life’s treasures. Jesus has been present here in Uganda for us even amidst the sadness.