Northern Uganda Women and Children Support Initiative, Inc. (NUWOCSI)

….and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say on the Lord. Psalms 27:14

Hi folks!  I know it’s been a few weeks since I last blogged but it’s been a busy time between working on my house, fundraising, and taking care of personal issues.

I continued to spend most of July and August doing more work on the house with more painting and yard work.

As far as the selling of my house it’s been very slow in terms of prospective buyers looking at it. The last person who looked at it did like it a lot and I understand their agent thought they would be making an offer. That was about two weeks ago and I haven’t heard anything yet. Someone else is looking at it today, so that’s hopeful.

I’ve been told that my house should be selling. It’s priced right, in good condition, and it has curb appeal! So why isn’t it selling? I’m not sure except that it’s not a seller’s market right now. I’m now praying about whether to keep it on the market or I try renting it out. There have been a few inquiries from people wanting to rent it so that may be the way to go.

Last week I decided I needed a break from the paint brush and decided to concentrate on packing boxes for Uganda. I felt an urgency to go through the books and other ministry items I’ve been collecting and pack them for shipping.  To get a good handle on the whole process!  It was a tedious and lengthy process because I was cataloging each book and item as I packed it. Then I had to weigh each box which weighed between 40 to 60 pounds.

I’m up to about 30 boxes and 1500 pounds and I wonder why my arms are aching!

I also went through the items that I want to pack and travel with me on the plane. OH BOY! I’ll need to go through this process a few more times to whittle it down to something more manageable.  At the same time I want to make sure I don’t leave out anything that I might need for ministry. It’s pack and re-pack!

It was fun though going through it all and mentally envisioning how it will be used in Gulu. ECM has restored a building in the Tegot Village area to serve as a library and I can’t wait to bring the books I have packed and start sharing them with the children. I so hope they develop a joy for reading.

I’m still going through my on-line study course on rural development and micro-finance. I’m about two-thirds completed and anxious to finish so I can start the next course.

I have also made a new slide show/video and I have put it onto Youtube. You should be able to see it by opening up the page at the top of my blog labeled “Goinginlove Video” or you can click on this link it will take you right to it:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5PuzDTWPXg. Let me know what you think.

Please pray that as I wait on the Lord, I do so with courage and patience. The last few months have been teaching me what it really means to surrender my will and to completely trust in the Lord. There have been days when the anxiety and worry of being out of work and not having my house sold seems overwhelming but I am learning to surrender that also to the Lord.

This has also been a time of sadness for some close friends and family, including my oldest son, who have all lost loved ones recently.  I’m praying that the Lord will comfort and strengthen each one them during their time of grieving.