Ok I didn't post yesterday as I hadn't heard anything plus I was down. I really miss Joey, we have never been apart this long. The homefront is pretty quiet - Lydia is feeling better, fever broke and she finally threw one of her tempertantrums which tells me she is feeling much better. Little Joey has had a good week at school which is a blessing in itself. Sarah has been the one getting on everybody's nerves - doesn't want to follow the rules which has gotten her in trouble. Joshua has been his usually cute self and gives me hugs often so I am "not lonely". Oh did you know a 5 year could sit still for 3 hours?? Joshua sat and watched the movie "Australia" with me the other day and loved it. He didn't move or even go to the bathroom. If you want a movie review just ask him.
Ok last night Joey called me at about 11pm our time (7am where he was) which was really a God thing because I really was having a pity party. Anyway he called to say they were safe and doing good - they have really enjoyed working with the children. He said that he had a bad case of "jet lag" the first day but other then that good. It was good to hear his voice. Probably won't talk to him again till he is back in the states.
He talked about the safe issue because of all the things going on over there. There has been a warrenty put out for the President of the Sudan so things are getting rough in some areas. 10 aid groups have been told to leave the Darfur area. This in NO WAY effects our team in Yei Sudan. If you would like to read what is going on here is a link:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,504426,00.html
We need to pray for those in Darfur as lives will be lost there without the help there.
Ok this morning we got an email from the team it is posted below:
Hello All,
I just spoke with Beth and all is well in Yei. The team is safe, happy and healthy and have just finished up Day 3 of Bible School. Beth said that the school at the United Methodist Compound has gained students because of the kwajahs (white people) who have been there teaching! The other 6 team bags have arrived and all is going well. Tomorrow they will be going to the UMCOR office and then Sunday they will be going to worship at the UM compound with the folks they have been working with.
She said the headmaster at the CTC where they are staying said to them “we love you.” And that seems to be the reaction they are getting all around Yei! The team said they will most likely not call again until Tuesday when they are back in Uganda.
So please continue to keep the team and their families in your prayers.
Blessings to all,
Cheryl
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