It is so hard being away from Uganda for so long. I hope that Hildah and I will return in October which is just a few weeks away now…….and I can’t wait. We have no choice but to be in Europe for most of the foreseaeable future because we need to earn the money to keep funding J1010’s work: to keep educating 350 children; keep treating 10,000 patients a year; keep employing 12 full-time staff; and keep doing what we think that Jesus would be doing.
But the aim has aways been to make this work sustainable and survivable. We’re not there yet in terms of financing but I am relieved, proud and grateful to report that things work well whilst we’re away. J1010’s core ministry of health, education and caring for the most vulnerable children in a society that permanently teeters on the edge of disaster does not need us to be there all the time. The work that J1010 does in Uganda is done by Ugandans for Ugandans. As it should be.
And that was proved last week when Akampurira, the little boy so badly neglected that he could not walk when we met him, broke his arm at school. His carer, the God-given and God-driven Patricia took him to hospital and his arm was set. I was blissfully unaware of the drama. As you can see from the photos he is still smiling.
I got these photos of the boy who couldn’t walk and now breaks his arm running around at school…..and the litle girl who was rejected and so close to death when we took her in……and I was reminded again that God is never, ever, absent. And that He is always, always good. Just ask Michelle and Akampurira……
Dorcas
Aug 28, 2016 -
Hi Jon,
I am very pleased that God is doing miracles even when you are not around to oversee things yourself and Michelle.
May God continue to bless what you are doing for Ugandans.
Regards
Dorcas X
arleta cornelius
Aug 29, 2016 -
Hi, Jon.
In seeing pictures, I thought you might consider double checking the set of the little boy’s arm. To illustrate my concern, lay your own arm in front of your belly, then turn the hand, palm side up, as his seems to be, and feel the twist and pressure to the arm bones and muscles. It’s quite uncomfortable even without a break. Most breaks are set in casts, or as you probably call it, plaster, with palm facing the belly, almost a thumb up position, never palm up. If I’m wrong, I’ll say ‘sorry’, but I thought he’s worth sticking my neck out in saying something.
It’s great how well things are going there, and you’re all in my prayers for miracles. The pastor who spoke today gave illustration of Israel, when they had NO water on the land, so instead of complaining, as most do, they sang the song “spring up, o well”. And even though everyone said they were nuts for expecting water from an ancient old dry well, lo, gushing fresh water flowed for them. He said put the word of the need instead of the well, like “spring up healing”, “spring up provision”, etc. I’m giving it a go. It touched me, so I’m passing it on with best intentions and blessings for you and yours.
Kindest regards,
A Cornelius
lade olawoye
Aug 29, 2016 -
Continually inspired by the Lord at work in and with you and J10:10