Mixed Emotions

Well we are back from court and I must say God is good because the judge did not speak to me once (that means he was nice). He had very little to say overall. He only had one question for Monica and she answered like a pro. I am proud of her, she is seeing this thing through to the end. Monica did not abandon Bennett and take the easy road as others in her situation have done. She is a brave young woman with a bright future ahead of her. Scott and I have fallen in love with her, we praise God for the time He allowed us to spend together.
Our lawyer seems to think all is well. The bad news is the judge decided to wait two weeks before he will give us his ruling. I am not concerned about having to wait other than it will prolong my stay here in Uganda. Our lawyer did not understand his long delay but there is nothing we can do about it. I have to believe with the delay last week and now another delay today God must have something He wants us to do while we are here. I refuse to question since I have spent much of my time praying the will of God be done.
Everything in me wants to hurry and get home with Bennett to my family but I will wait upon the Lord.
Scott will be returning to the states next week and Bridgett will be joining me here in Uganda. Who knows what will take place when the two of us get together and start praying.
Thanks to all of you who are praying for us your prayers have been felt. I don't think I could make it this long away from my family without the love and prayers that have been sent forth.
This journey is one I know the Lord has called us to take and we will walk it out one day at a time. The end result will be well worth it. Bennett is an amazing little boy, and he has Scott wrapped already. Just wait Colton, Haley and Hannah he will steal your heart the moment you lay eyes on him and then you will do anything he wants you to.

Court in the morning !!!!

Well I must say for the most part today was uneventful. We hung out at the house and spent time with Monica. She is as precious as ever, very loving and gentle toward Bennett. She has also taken a hold of Scott, she seems to trust him and want to be around him (but don't we all).
Breanna, she loved the clothes and wanted me to say thank you. I showed her the picture of you and Matt and she took it. The card you had sent her the last time truly touched her heart.

Bennett is down to his final 4 injections and wouldn't you know it the port has to be changed once again. He was stuck a total of 4 times tonight. Glady's and I made Scott go in with him we didn't want to see. Bless Scott I don't know who hurt more him or Bennett. Praise God we made it through and his final injection will be Thursday evening.
He cried all night last night and seems to have a sour stomach today, keep him lifted the enemy is trying from every direction, but he is a child of the Most High God and no weapon formed against him will prosper.

Court in the morning. Please keep us all prayed up. I am a little nervous going in tomorrow after meeting the judge last week he seems to be quite intimidating. Monica, Glady's, Scott and I most likely will all be asked questions. I was told by our lawyer if you cry or tear up or don't speak directly he will ask you to leave, just depends on his mood for the day. I think I was better off not knowing any of that stuff when I entered his court the last time.
My comfort comes in knowing the Lord has called us to Bennett and He will see us through until we come home. But I sure would like for the judge to be nice to us :).........sound like a baby?? well I feel like one but that's ok.
Now this is the big request, not for the weak or faint at heart. (Do you hear the challenge in my voice). As you know there is an eight hour time difference but we need as many prayer warriors as possible on their faces at 1:00 a.m. your time praying for us. We are to be at court at 9 a.m. our time and will be seen between 9 and 10. The judge will hear our case and then make a ruling by next week to determine if we bring Bennett home. If you feel lead and will be praying please call others and get them to join you. Drop us a post so we know who you are. I'm trying not to sound so anxious but obviously I am. This day will change all of our lives forever. Each day is one day closer to bringing Bennett home.
Will blog as soon as we get home from court and tell you how nice the judge was to us all !!!!!!!!
Since he is going to be so nice he can go ahead and give us a favorable ruling tomorrow :)

God Bless
Sher

Day at Amani Baby Cottage :)

Scott spent the day on a 4 wheeler deep in the jungle and I spent the day with Bennett at Amani Baby Cottage. It once again had to be one of the best days of my life. The children at Amani have the Spirit of God all over them as well as the mama's who care for these children.

I think the only thing that could have made it more perfect would to of had Colton, Haley and Hannah there with me. We sang songs, played ball, tag and raced each other all over the place.

We ate a bag of sweeties (suckers). That's why we had to play so much.....didn't want the mama's coming after me once they were all hyped up on sugar :).

I learned the names of most of the toddlers there and was quickly reminded when I forgot one......Frances is doing great and is full of energy. He taught me how to drop kick a ball and how to play catch with a soccer ball. He beat me almost every time in the race and while playing tag I always became"it" if he came remotely close to me :]........George stole my heart he sat in my lap and wanted the rest of the world to pass us bye. He would lay his head on my shoulder and play with the back of my hair.........Daniel I would say has to be about 19 months old I carried him during all of our tag and ball play. He would just laugh out load and throw up his arms when I kicked the ball.......Sophia must have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen on any child, she has a meekness that draws you to her. Then there was Christina, Brian, Matis, Elliott, Hannah, Nicole, Stephen, Bobby and Lucy.........I could go on forever and ever about the wonders of these children who deserve to have a mommy and a daddy. I gave only a few hours of my time and they gave me a lifetime worth of memories. Please keep them all in your prayers not just for a day but everyday. Christ commands us to care for the orphans and widows, if all you have to offer is a prayer then do it and do it faithfully. If you have time to serve in other ways that is great also, just remember He said if you have done it to the least of these you have done it unto me. So go and do IT. I promise it will change your life.

Scott served as well while riding yesterday he was touched and changed by the children he met. It doesn't take a lot so seek out the needy and do something today.

Bennett is doing much better Praise God.....he is eating more and resting better.

Monica will be joining us tomorrow since she has to go to court with us on Wednesday. I am so excited to have the opportunity to spend several days with her. Scott and I will take Monica to dinner tomorrow night and hopefully get to know her better . I made an album with pictures of her and Bennett from our last visit I can't wait to give them to her.

We love and miss you all. Court Wednesday morning so keep praying for a favorable ruling.

Blessings

Sher

MZUNGU! How Are You!

Had great day by myself. Had oppurtunity to take a tour on a 4-wheeler through Uganda aproximatly 20 miles deep on trails. I got to see how life is there. Would you believe people are happy without. A house, smaller than what my dog has, made of sticks and mud. Family tilling a crop, with a single hoe, the size of 1/2 to 1 acre size! Wearing clothes that have been worn so much that they tie knots to hold torn edges together. Kids loved the chance to see a Mzungu (white American)riding by on a 4-wheeler just so they can wave yelling repeatedly Mzungu! How are you! Running to the trail and jumping up/down. Enjoy pics.

RAT SLAYER

My husband rocks. It is 1:00 a.m. and he just slayed the rat. Ok truth be told it is a mouse, we no not we he has chased it all over the living room with a paper swinging at everything but the "rat" and finally he chased it onto the glue layered with popcorn and bananas. Yeah Scott we can go to bed. Never laughed so hard in all my life......And by the way this is the same one that chased Scott off the toilet and into the tub around 8 p.m.
Love Sher

The Day of the Rat

Second day here and it has been just as eventful as first. BAM's health check is completed. Confirmed no HIV. BAM is a little pig now. Has gone through 1/2 can of formula already. Gets very upset when he wants a bottle.
We have a rat running through house right now. Sherry is making Pastor catch him tonight. She won't let him go to bed.Lol. They have it trapped in corner and Sher barking orders standing on chair. Oh this so funny. Rat escaped out window. Laughter is good for the soul. Thank you Lord. We plan to visit Amani Baby Cottage tomorrow. Sher is very excited.
Oh wait rat is back and Sher is back on top of chair barking again! Poor Pastor he just wants to go to bed. But he has to chase this rat with a folded paper swinging it hitting everything but what he is aiming for! Lol! Praise God. He is such a good God. Rat has escaped again. It's been over 10 min and Sher is still on chair, Pastor is gone to bed and now I'm being barked at! And I hate anything from the rodent family. The darn thing has returned. Now I must act like a man.
God Bless
Scott

PS. Sher says goodnight from the chair!

Rough Day

Our lawyer wasn't prepared. He was supposed to have Monica present in court and failed to let anyone know. The judge scolded him. Therefore the judge has pushed our court date back to next Wednesday. That is actually a blessing because it could have been up to several weeks. We spent the rest of the day getting the necessary medical checks. Health care here is just as expensive as the states but cash only. Bad news Bennett has been diagnosed with siphylis. fortunately it was caught early and 100% treatable. He has been in pain. Siphylis will cause inflammation in bone. Spoke with Dr. Harparvat (pediatrician in states). She is not concerned since it is now being treated. Must be on antibiotic injections twice daily for 9 days (has a port in his hand). We already see difference in total behavior after 2 days. He is also eating twice as much as before. He now weighs 8.8 lbs. and 21 inches long. He is also learning to coo and mimic facial expressions of smiling and sticking tongue out. Keep us in prayer. We are standing on Mark 10:27, 11:23-25, Matt 18:18-20. So I'm asking all to read then speak these words to life out loud. Praise God. Amen.
God Bless.
Scott