God's Ultimate Test and Sense of Humor! We Will Run The Race With Endurance That He Has Set Before Us!

Here we are as the Rat has just set forth an attack! We are in the Dining Room Chairs!

It is Saturday morning on this beautiful day in Kampala---but to say the least we aren't lookin so beautiful! Seems today you could stick a fork in us and call us DONE! God is putting us through the ultimate test this week ---and he must have a sense of humor while doing it.

I'll start from the beginning:
Once upon a time in NEVER NEVER LAND (Kampala), we received our passport approval on Monday and while being on cloud 9 decided to get our VISA at the Embassy! Quickly our Cloud 9 became a puff of smoke when we found out what we needed...an original signature from Scott on the I600 petition, a tax form and for Monica to be seen in person by Nathan Flook. Talk about your world falling apart in 2.5 seconds---we jumped the ball though and decided that its in the bag no matter what. Worked fast at getting what we needed! Scott sent out form Monday morning by DHL with knowledge we would receive it by Friday at the latest! Great...no problem there. Then favor again when calling Monica to find out that she was going to be able to visit us because she had a break from exams on Thursday and Friday...WAHOO...really feeling the glory! Sherry and I pack up our bags to take a small vacay to Jinja considering everything was lined up and we couldn't do much for the next two days. What a way to celebrate! We arrive home on Wednesday afternoon and expect Monica to be arriving Thursday evening so we can get to the Embassy Friday morning at 7am. Wake up on Thursday with the news that there was a miscommunication---Monica's days off were actually Wednesday and Thursday...Friday she had her last exam. SERIOUSLY?!?! In panic mode we decided that as long as we had the form we could still go to our appointment and get Monica to the Embassy Monday morning. We praised the Lord anyway and stepped out on faith ---Sherry and Bennett scheduled their airline tickets for Tuesday, Nov. 4th. We were beyond blessed while scheduling the tickets , our travel agent, was a christian and gave us discounts on both tickets! We talked about the Lord and left there feeling on fire! Again our butts were burned when arriving at DHL to find out that our package was still at Heathrow/London airport but was told to have no fear that the package should be here late Fri. afternoon or Saturday morning---I believe the Lord is trying to show us that HE has ALL control and for us to step back and let him take over! To say the least we didn't meet with the Embassy---and here we are on this Saturday morning praying and believing once again!

Monica is here and she is exactly what I dreamt...its amazing to see this beautiful woman in the flesh! I know beyond a doubt that God has a plan for her life. To see her wearing my clothes was very humbling and then to hear her say thank you was beyond words. Lord, bless her and keep her safe---give her what her heart desires if it is your will.

We have called DHL once again this morning (Sat) to hear the words, "Your package has not yet arrived and has just left the UK yesterday evening", WHAT?!? ..."Package should arrive in Ettebbe this evening and be at our office on Monday morning before 9am". Sherry cried and I think I laughed inside....I wouldn't recommend DHL to anyone unless this is just God's way of making us sit back and throw our hands up in the air. I have no doubt that the Lord will give us our fairy tale ending---if He can bring us through it, He will see us through it! Amen and Amen.

All this brings us back to our wonderful bedroom in Kampala, with me sitting on the bed writing this tale of ALL tales...lol. What a story this will be for our Bennett--I will tell you that Sherry and I have gotten a word from the Lord. It was presented through email from the daily devotional of R.W. Schambach:

Hold On! (Pt. 2)
Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1c)
You are a part of something that is going to last for eternity. This is no vacation romance that is going to dry up when summer goes, or when the snow flies. This thing is going to last forever and forever, and it's going to produce some gold at the end!
The road may get rugged, and the trials may come. You may seem to be outnumbered. The devil may be telling that you can't win. But hold on! Help is on the way. Victory is yours. Deliverance is right around the corner. Greater is He that is on your side than all those who are against you!
So hang in there! If you'll keep your chin up and hold your peace, the Lord will fight on your behalf, and victory shall be yours!
You've already come too far to turn around now! You've got too much invested in it to sit down! It’s time to move out of the valley of despair, and get to the mountaintop. It's time to rise up BY FAITH and claim the promises of God!
It is one thing to have a desire to win, even to feel a determination to win. It's something else entirely to get out there and RUN!
So don't let go. Hold on! Keep the prize in sight and keep running the race. Don't let anything deter you. Don't let anything stop you.

It seems as though the Lord is speaking right to us--- "Unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required." (Luke 12:48)

I will leave you some funnies:

1) The RAT is back...and it almost got Sherry's feet while we were eating last night. Talk about pee my pants and jump into a chair in record speed!
2) We have ANTS...just on my side of the bed---seems that they like my toes and love Ben's leg! Obviously they don't think Sherry is all that sweet...hasn't got a bite on her yet!
3) I sat and ate dinner the other night. To say the least I couldn't eat another bite of food, I was so full but was almost in tears thinking about the phrase our lovely parents love to use "YOU KNOW THERE ARE STARVING CHILDREN IN AFRICA"...how could I not take another bite. Here I am in Africa complaining about how full I am...it really hit home for me. I will never take that phrase lightly again. Thanks mom and dad. lol.

Again...I write a book. Continue to pray---we will see you on Wednesday the 5th in Jesus Mighty Name.

We love you.

Bre

Jinja...The Nile...The Amani Kids...What More Can You Ask For?

We have arrived back in Kampala after a two day, one night stay in Jinja at the Gately Hotel located directly on Lake Victoria; the source of the Nile River. Sher and I stayed in Cabin 2 again...where Bridgett also stayed the night. To write about our journey will be very difficult for me because there is so much to say and so much that I saw---if only I could take mental snapshots and reveal them to you when I arrive back home. We were accompanied by George who is an excellent driver and so gracious. (Matt, I was able to give George your shirts and hat- he will give them to his youngest son...he said he felt very blessed.) On our way to Jinja I experienced the countryside like never before...sugarcane fields and tea plantations; it was a sight to see. When arriving at our hotel, I was in awe of how beautiful this place was--picture perfect. I wrote Matt telling him I was in Heaven and the only thing that was missing in my Heaven was him. If all our family could experience this---Mom you must come...you must. Instead of going straight to Amani Baby Cottage, we decided to go through the village to Bujagali Falls. This is where kids would run out and holler...MZUNGU, MZUNGU and some would scream with excitement. It was pure joy! To see small mud huts, naked children running about, and so many walking for miles---it put a lot in perspective for me. To ever think that I am not blessed, to ever complain again about what I don't have, to ever forget about what I have seen...how can anyone not know the Lord and be thankful? I am thankful. I am blessed. Our family is a rare kind---God has been good to us.

When making it to Bujagali Falls---I was beyond excited! Everyone knows I have a thing for waterfalls and rapids...lol. Sherry and I were driven by George and a local named Moses to help us get around. We took lots of pictures and watch two men swim through the falls and then one kayak down the other---just for a little money we got to see entertainment at its best. When traveling back to the hotel we were able to pass out sweeties to the kids in the village and even got to see a futbol (soccer) game take place. Arriving back at the hotel, we ate a nice candlelight dinner looking straight towards Lake Victoria. We were able to sleep in our mosquito netted beds and rest with un-interrupted sleep, however, we both woke during the middle of the night...thinking about Bennett.

We woke early this morning to have breakfast and head straight across the road to Amani. I was so anxious...for these children I have prayed for and to finally meet them...to finally meet Francis and hug Daniel ....was beyond words. I truly believe that if you call yourself in somewhere and believe God's plan for you that the plan will come to pass---I kept praying that I would meet these children and God made it happen. That is a miracle within its self. Of course, we arrived with a bag of sweeties---when walking in the first thing you hear "SWEETIES, SWEETIES!". To see such excitement for dum-dum suckers is something else...it makes you think really hard---how lucky our children are...my nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters...you are all blessed beyond your wildest dreams. God has called me to take care of the orphans---he has called our family....it is confirmed and I fiercely believe that it is our divine calling. Matt I would be lying if I told you that I didn't want to bring all of them home...I would be further lying if I said I didn't want to adopt one of them---one day you will meet them. I am sure of it.

To witness Sherry with Francis, George, Lucy, Arnold, Katie, Steven and I could go on....was confirmation that God had called us there. As much as Sherry misses home and her own children ---I believe this is home to her now as well. Quite frankly, I suggest we all pack up and head to Jinja....what a beautiful country with such beautiful people. Bridgett...I loved on little Mary for you, she is an exotic beauty and i understand why you have fallen for her. Kristin, I squeezed your Daniel and kissed those cheeks- how upset he got when I put him down. For me---well...Little Zach was the heart-breaker, the one I could put in my back pack and carry on down the road to Texas...lol. Although, I think Matt would fall in love with Issac and his twin sister as well---its a tough debate. Wait...I think Sophia would be another...I must take them all. lol.

For Sherry, leaving today was not easy and you all know that it was just the same for me. However, Sherry has seen these children grow and has watched them since before Bennett...there is an unspoken bond that cannot be broken. To leave Francis and George at the gate was not easy and very emotional. God has put something inside of me, a treasure so great---a love that is so real. To think that I would be the one to touch somebody----ahhh....NO...I am the one touched! Touched so deeply...deep into the heart and soul. Nobody can take that from you. Praise Jesus for your family---for your husbands, your children, siblings and parents. Praise Jesus.

We must update you about Bennett! I know I have written a book thus far but hold on for a few more words---

Bennett has received his passport and again we have favor...Monica will be here on Friday to go to the Embassy with us. God has made a way where there seems to have been no way----Monica was supposed to be in exams (ones they cannot miss or will fail) but Friday she has the day off! We all must praise Jesus for this...this is another miracle! He has shown us favor once more. We still need you to pray in the paper that we need...should be arriving soon. Also that we will be leaving on Nov.4 together! On behalf of Sherry...(she is snoozing with Bennett in her arms) we thank you for all your support and prayers. We miss our family! We love you and will arrive home soon.

Bre

God , What's the holdup?

Well I haven't spoke in a while since I've been back. 5 weeks...wow! I'm feeling many emotions as one can probably imagine. Many decisions and choices have been made behind the scenes that have been difficult. It's not easy to stand back and watch my girl deal with this being alone. Thank you my most High God for 2 wonderful sis-in-laws. Sherry needed rest. Lord knows I wasn't much help in the wee hours of the mornings. I kept slapping his head looking for the snooze button. I guess he does'nt have one.
Sherry again you prove to be the most faithful of the two of us. Your able to find His shadow when all else seems lost. I on the other hand seem to do one of two reactions, retreat with anger or I keep moving thinking I can find my own way if I would just work harder at it. Others just chalk it up as God's will or His plans. Sherry, I believe you have it down or as my kids would say she has it on the D.L Shizzle. I know at times you feel weak, sometimes beaten and lost but you also seem to find rest and strength.
What should we do when Faith seems weak and Victory lost? You asked me to gather people to pray for the next three days. This I can do. You told me, say and ask for specifics. I will. You said stand firm and believe. I can.
A scripture that resonates strongly with my heart is Eph 6:10-17.

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we* are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.* 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.* 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

And before I can pray, you and I, all of us need to agree on this scripture. These few verses tells us what we need to understand. First it tells us to be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Knowing the Word and having self-confidence in the Word is the way to be strong. Doubt brings weakness. My mind and my inner man must not be double minded and doubt.These verses also tells us who we are in opposition with, evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world. Not doctors, sickness and diseases, govt employees, lawyers, debt collectors, mail delivery nor hosts. But it is who has earthly authority over all (2 cor 4:4). It was not these people I should be angry at but evil rulers. I used emnity in the wrong place. I believe not, that God had anything to do with the above as well. For He does not create the storms in our lives. In John 14:10 it says Jesus rebuked the storm saying "Peace, Be still". And it was God in Him who did that work. If God creates storms, then he would be working against himself if he also caused it to cease. Same principle also seen with all the healings' and miracles recorded in the Bible. If God allowed or authored all sickness and diseases that he then took away using Christ. He would be working against himself. Jesus says this cannot be (Mark 3:24...if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand). John 10:10 tells us the source more specifically. 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. Can't get more specific on who is who.
Another point to make about who is god of this world is the record of the temptation of Christ (Luke 4:5-8) 5 Then the devil took him up and revealed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 “I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,” the devil said, “because they are mine to give to anyone I please. 7 I will give it all to you if you will worship me.”8 Jesus replied, “The Scriptures say,‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.” If satan is not the god of this world, then the above was not a temptation but a lie. The Bible clearly calls it a temptation.
We are told submit to God, resist satan and he will flee James 4:7. Ephesians tells us how to resist satan in verses 11 and 13 by putting on ALL or EVERY piece of God's armor. These spirits are gifts that must be very powerful when used all together as told to us. When combined together, we become mighty warriors protected and ready for battle. It says I will be standing after the battle. Bold statement! Must be good reliable armor!
These spirits are Truth, Righteousness and Peace. Truth is the veracity, belief, gospel, actuality and authority of the Word of God. Righteousness is an attribute that implies that a person's actions are justified, and can have the connotation that the person has been "judged" or "reckoned" as leading a life that is pleasing to God. Righteousness is also used as an attribute for God. Psalm 2 speaks of one being shielded by God and receiving favor because of righteousness. Peace fills us external and internally. Peace is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives.
God gave us salvation by sacrificing His son to wear as helmets to protect our minds. Know that you are His. Smith Wigglesworth says " if satan tells you that you are not saved then you can bet that you actually are" Hold onto the shield of faith. Faith is by hearing the Word, Romans 10:17. And using the word as a sword to pierce the armor of evil. Speaking the word has power to battle any authority that tries to stand against you.
These 8 verses are instructions to defeat satan's authority through Christ our Lord and His mighty power.
Phil4:4-9, 4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.

Lord I humble myself and thank you for Your word. Thank you for equipping us with the necessary armor to withstand and defeat the will of satan. Forgive me of my sins and reveal to me any trespasses I am holding on to. I so graciously ask for Bennett Adai McGough receive his passport and visa. That the angels clear his path. Satan you have no authority or rights to this child! He is God's! Paid for at the cross. You no longer have access to him. Evil spirits are to line up by rank and be casted to dry place till day of judgement by the authority sacrificed and given to me, my Lord Jesus Christ! By hearing the Word, I receive Faith from the Word which is the word of God. Lord, you say if we speak to our mountain, with faith and without doubt, move, then it will move. I stand on this promise and speak passport come! Visa come! Plane ticket home come this week! In the name of Jesus!
Amen.
Thank you all. I pray your still awake after that. I had to get out what was rattling in my head. Atleast I posted never before seen pics.

Scott

Our Blessed Day with Nathan and Lambert ;)

Our day started off with a funny....At 3am this morning as Sherry and I were getting into bed (our usual or later time), I was just thanking God for the electricity that we had. No sooner did I shut my eyes did I hear....WWHHHAAAMMMP....the electricity shut off. Go figure!

Sherry slept in today and I did my best taking care of little Ben...if you all could see him. He has found his voice and knows how to giggle. Every time Sherry says in a high pitched voice "PRAISE JESUS"...the biggest smile comes across Ben's face. This child is truly a child of the most high God! Today we were planning to be in Jinja but God had a different plan for us...I believe he wanted to bless us with spending time with Nathan, Pastor Dickson's son and his friend Lambert. I can honestly say that I was disappointed when I found out that we weren't going to be in Jinja today but when I arrived at Nathan's school and experienced the countryside I realized that this was meant to be. Today was the first time I saw little kids running naked and them calling out MZUNGU, MZUNGU...I truly got so much joy out of waving and laughing at all the children. Gladys prepared a huge meal of fried chicken, rice and beans with chips---we ate in a small out-door classroom...something kids in America would never imagine a classroom to be. We surprised Nathan on Family Day and got to enjoy lunch with him and his friend Lambert. Although, it was rather warm outside and I was sweating bullets---Sherry and I had such a wonderful time with Pastor Dickson's family. I have decided that Matt and Nathan are long lost brothers---they both love video games, love to read, love basketball and the funny thing is that Nathan played the drums that Matt gave to Pastor Dickson a long time ago. Nathan said when he comes to America he will definitely befriend Matt. Nathan's friend Lambert is such a sweet spirit. He has the brightest smile you have ever seen and is so soft spoken. It was very hard leaving them today. Pray for Nathan's exams---if he passes, he graduates!

Sherry and I have laughed more today then the whole time I have been here....she is in good spirits and we are believing that everything will go accordingly to God's will and promise. She was dressing up and fixing her hair 80s style and doin a little dance. Those of you who have seen this side know what I am talkin about...lol. Bennett has already crashed for the evening and I think I am becoming a pro at putting this little guy to sleep.

Tomorrow is a new day and we will be glad in it---we will start off early. Meeting Mr.Otim, the Commissioner of Gender to receive in JESUS NAME the letter of approval for Ben's passport and then meeting at 11am, Mr. Fluke at the US Embassy to get Ben's Visa. WE NEED LOTS OF PRAYER----WE NEED ALL FAMILY and FRIENDS to call upon his ALMIGHTY NAME and ASK FOR WHAT WE NEED! We need approval, we need favor, we need the passport and visa, we need God's hand upon us. It will be all hustle and bustle and our little guy will have a long day too... also...could you add in a small prayer for electricity in the morning and all night long. As Sherry and I say "WE GOTTA BE LOOKIN GOOD"!

We love all of you and miss you all so much. Each passing day brings us one day closer to home---God Speed---we must believe in such a time as this. We will update tomorrow after our appointments!

Bre and Sher

Auntie Bre and Bennett !!!

Mom bought this outfit for Bennett awhile ago...just now fitting him.


Matt says "looks like you need a bath"...I really do. lol.



Bre has been trying to upload pictures for 48 hrs. and had no luck. I start messing with it and it works...guess I am the smarter one of the bunch. It takes forever to download over here but it is well worth it. Tomorrow Bre and I are going to Jinja to see the children at Amani. Bre is very excited about the journey and is looking very forward to passing out sweeties. Tell Kristin that she will give big Daniel a little kiss for her. Be looking for pictures to come.

Today we woke up with no electricity and I had no sleep. The day looked as if it was going to start off stormy but like Bre sang this morning...."Its gonna be a bright...bright...bright...sun, shiny day"! We got to the Commissioner of Gender office at 7:00am this morning and waited at his door- first in line- he arrived at 8:30am and stated that he could not see me because he was ill and going to the hospital. He told me to leave my documents with his secretary and he would review them on Monday morning. Although, she seemed gruff...God gave us favor. She was able to provide us with what we needed to complete our file. We were going to return at 2pm but received a call and told to come back Monday morning. All in God's timing. Another miracle today...The Ugandan Embassy has received our I-600A approval which now means I can file for Bennett's Visa as soon as I receive the passport. Be praying for a quick turn-around.

Bre slept for most of the day when we got home...she will stay up with Bennett tonight. I am exhausted but still feeling strong. Bridgett...we wish you were here with us still. You could add on to the songs we make up when things start fall apart---I think we are somewhat delirious. Glenda, thanks for getting Bennett's room ready...I am so ready to bring him home. I love you. Mom, thanks for the MONEY...we are going shopping tomorrow, hope we have enough left for Ben's visa. Send some more if you feel the need :) Matt...Bre says she loves you and wishes you were here too. She stated that driving down the road today made her think of the Indiana Jones movie and how she wishes you could see all this. Scott...thanks for all the late night chats and telephone calls in the wee morning hours. I miss you and you are my rock. Kids...I love you the most and will be home soon. Be praying for mommy and Bennett. Breezie loves you too.

Stay posted!

A Day At The Doctor:(

Sherry and I didn't get much sleep last night....Bennett was unable to get comfortable and nothing would satisfy him. Sherry started to notice before my arrival that he was developing some congestion and the thrush in his mouth was not healing, even with antibiotic. He developed blisters on the roof of his mouth and he couldn't eat which in turn caused him to be really frustrated. At some point, I crashed really hard and then woke up in the wee hours of the morning to seeing Bennett's first temper tantrum. I can tell you that he has great lung capacity! I took over from there when I watched Sherry kneeling on the bed and then watching as her face smashed into her pillow and her eyes shut. A warm bottle of milk and a tight squeeze caused him to finally settle down and rest. I think that all he really needed was his Auntie Bre...

We slept in to say the least and decided to make a trip into town to visit his doctor. Seeing the town in day light was something else---and riding in the car was somewhat terrifying. The doctor saw us quickly and was very responsive to what we told him. He listened to Bennett's breathing and decided that nothing was in his lungs but that he did have some mucus within the upper respiratory area. He told us not to worry because around this season it is normal....whatever "normal" is? I will say that he was very compassionate and thorough during the visit and even explained why the Nystatin (antibiotic for thrush) was not healing the thrush. He instead prescribed something different and gave us something for the congestion as well. However, we did hear great news....Bennett now weighs in at 11 pounds! He is becoming a big boy...double chin and all. The doctor even said "You know how you can tell when baby is gaining weight....pull the skin under the chin". Sherry and I started to laugh ....Bennett is beginning to gain some "skin" under the chin.

The greatest part of today was watching the people stare us down while holding Bennett and then to have one of the woman come up and say "Whose baby?".....then to watch their mouth drop when we would say Bennett was ours. They would respond ..."No, you a liar, that cannot be" (smiles and all)---then they would walk off and look as if they were amazed and somewhat confused. Everyone seemed quite friendly when walking by---I love it here as if that is hard to believe.

Tomorrow we go to the Commissioner of Gender's Office to request a letter giving us permission to file for Bennett's passport. Please be in prayer for this- they requested Monica to be present but due to her school exams is unable to be. We are believing that the commissioner will pardon her absence because he is a child welfare advocate and would not want her to miss school on his behalf. I know we have favor and the Lord will grant us what is needed to get Bennett home quickly. Sherry and I took some pictures today--enjoy! We love you all and miss you.

Bre

P.S. Mom- Sherry says thanks for the snacks. I find her often unwrapping snickers bars and eating them while trying to put Bennett asleep. The beef jerky is definitely keeping us occupied---we pick at our teeth 24/7.

HE IS OURS !!!!!!

Praise God for all that He has done. All is well and Bennett is officially a McGough. The judge was very kind this morning, he smiled and said congratulations. I looked at the lawyer and said I guess that is a yes.
The real blessing came when we were told the written ruling was already done. Normally this is something you have to wait anywhere from one day to a week for. That allowed us to start working toward getting the passport done. We thought we would have to wait until Monday to began this process.
Bridgett told me multiple times you have not because you ask not, so she started asking. Amy, a lady we have befriended through Amani Baby Cottage said she has never seen the written come back on the same day as the verbal. "Thanks Bridgett for Asking".
It is hard to believe Scott and I actually have four children :) I can't wait to get them all under the same roof.
My biggest prayer at the moment is that we can be home by Hannah's birthday. Every time I talk to her that is the first thing she ask me. So please continue to pray that God will make a way. I want to celebrate with Hannah.
Bridgett is on her way home as we speak and Breanna is sitting on the bed next to me holding Bennett. Keep doing what your doing the prayers are working.


Hello Family and Friends...I am officially a Muzungu in Africa and have fallen in love with baby Bennett. My trip went very well and I was able to sleep from Amsterdam to Africa. I ran into some really neat people and actually had a flight with a TCU friend from DFW to Minneapolis. What is even more amazing about this story is that she had been reading this blog and had been praying for our family. God has a plan! When I arrived in Uganda and walked down the tunnel to customs, I heard a banging from the glass window next to me. When I looked it was Bridgett jumping up and down , waving and blowing kisses. She assured me that Sherry was waiting for me. All I could do is cry and tell her that I loved her. It was a pleasant surprise to see her as she was leaving and I was arriving. I am so thankful for our family and I already miss my husband so much. I can honestly say I didn't pay much attention on how we got to the house because I was in the backseat holding Bennett and all eyes were on him. I did notice lots of people and I learned that Gladys knows how to hold her own on the road. When we arrived, I got to meet Myriam, Gordet and Jacqueline --they are beautiful women. They escorted me into the house and would not allow me to carry my bags. I was truly humbled by their graciousness. Keep us in prayer...I will try to post pictures soon. Give my husband hugs and kisses. I love him the most. Mom ...we love you and thank you for all that you do.

Bre