Last week we went to church in Nebbi! We were so excited to get to visit some of our pastors there and greet some of the church members and introduce them all to the twins!!!
They were pretty excited as well!
There were other visitors Sunday that don't normally attend the church we were at...
These are some "mamas" that came special to see the babies and meet their mom!
These are some "mamas" that came special to see the babies and meet their mom!
They had met Billy once before, but they kept saying how they had come to meet the mom of the four "mundu" children.
Sadly, on Tuesday Miriam left us!!! We are missing her moment by moment. She was SUCH a blessing to us each day, but she had to go back to Kentucky where she is caring for her grandmother. While here she just lived life with us, usually with a baby on her lap! This is her in Nebbi at church with Sophie! She taught the big girls school three days a week and just generally "walked" with us here in Arua! What a big hole she leaves as she goes! THANK YOU MIRIAM for being with us during our first five weeks back home-home!!!
Elsie Jayne was REALLY happy to get to reconnect with some of our friends from the Nebbi area. It's fun that she remembers people!!! She is pictured here with Pastor Benson and daddy!
I was reading today from Matthew 24...as Jesus describes the future. vs. 31 says they will gather together his chosen ones from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven. One of these precious ones will be our friend Elnai James. He was with us for about a week recently and was on his way to visit his mother in South Sudan. He shared his story with Miriam and we got to hear again how the Lord has miraculously protected him and helped him as he has endured so much for such a young man. As one of the "lost boys" we praise Jesus he isn't truly lost! He loves Jesus and is seeking His best for his future. Maybe he'll join university, or he'd really like to get a job as a worship leader at a church. Pray with us about God's best for him!
Now, the immediate prayer request!!! Billy leaves in the morning for ten days!!!!!!!!!!!!Jesus is going before him and us...but we really need you to pray! Just pray as he leads you! Joanna and the girls, for safety, health, peace, creativity, sleep and joy! For Billy as he trains the Eye Team from Tenwek Hospital in Bible Storying Thursday through Saturday in Kenya. Then on Monday, the 27th he helps facilitate a training for pastors in Kampala, Uganda, and finally on Tuesday the 28th-March 1st he will be in Southern Sudan reconnecting with some of our friends there and following up from the training he got to do there last year.
We are praying that Billy would be able to share all God has for these various groups, but also that he would have safety in many forms of travel--- car, air, taxi, motorcycle...health throughout the time and once home, clarity in each teaching moment and just peace that the girls are ok even if we don't get to connect.
Do keep praying with us as our colleague Scott Rambo is in Congo still and Meg is home with her two little guys and one on the way! Jesus is helping, but as he leaves Isiro tomorrow and goes to Bunia, do pray with us for the right connections and wisdom about God's future ministry there. He will connect with Billy on Sunday the 26th and they will travel together through the second part of this journey.
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I will be praying for you Joanna. And I have been praying for Scott's trip into Congo. We are so thrilled to see this door open. Since bringing our son home from Congo, we feel a special connection to this country and people.
I will be praying!!
Maria...email me about your son! We had looked into adopting from Congo last year...before Jesus gave us the twins, but the doors seemed very closed for an American to adopt, so we would LOVE to hear your story and even just hear about your sweet boy a bit. Praying for you with a new little one...and for your big two as they adjust. Blessings!!! and THANK YOU for praying!
Hey Joanna and family! We hope you are doing well in this week. Just wanted to let you know I am praying for you in this day. I stopped by the blog and saw that Billy will be gone for 10 days. Praying for you all during this time. I know what it's like when Joel's gone and I only have Simeon, I can't imagine 3 more! So excited for you all and the blessings God has given you this past year and how God is using you to bless so many others. Praying over you this week.
P.S.
We have friends who are in the process of adopting from Congo! It's not an easy process, but God has been super faithful through the process and we are excited to see how God is going to work through the adoption!
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