Proud of Cabbage

This past week I saw one of the most beautiful sites. A young man coming up our path carrying 4 cabbages and you wouldn't believe the smile on this boys face. Misaaki is a young man about 17 years of age who has a fifth grade education and most likely will not get any farther. One of the things I have been lobying for is young people to not be so education driven, but finding peace and contentment in the gifts and opportunities God is offering them. In a country where literally 95% of the population has no regular job, educated or un-educated the job market is tough. Yet the possibility for someone to develop their skills as a farmer or vocational worker can open the door for regular work and of course money. Misaaki is an example of how "The glory of God is man fully alive". He is confessing his desire to be a great farmer, standing before the church testifying of how good God is and working hard to see his desires come to pass. Needless to say we have bought two of his cabbages and are willing to pay top dollar to see this young man fulfilled. And actually his cabbages are some of the best we have seen in the area. Please continue to pray that the young people of Kasana will find peace in who God has made them and seek His plan for their lives.

Harvest time

Tonight we had a supper that was a taste of Ugandan culture. The local maize is coming ripe, and yesterday one of the children from Jonathan family brought us 8 ears of maize. For the most part maize is used to make posho which is like a thick cream of wheat and is a staple with most Ugandans. But during harvest time many people eat it fresh, roasted over fire. So tonight we light a fire roasted maize and enjoyed some fresh passion fruit juice. Not the most filling supper, but quite enjoyable. Over the next month the maize will be drying in the fields and people will begin the process of harvesting. This is the first of the two harvests that our part of Uganda will experience this year the sencond season comes with harvest in November. One of the many blessings Uganda has, 2 full harvest every year. Pray that this is significant spiritually as well.

Flying Ants

WEll this will be quick, not much battery left. One not so enjoyable part about living here is the termites. Often when it rains the termites send out one of their species that flies. I guess these are looking to start new colonies. All I know is they are anoying. They have 4 wings and after flying awhile, they shed their wings and crawl away. Well last night we were awakened by the sound of something flying outside our mosquito net. Well when we turned on the light, there were many flying termites in our room. Yuck!! So Geoff gets up to go and find the bug spray and as he passes the bathroom, the same noise is there, but only louder. Looking in AAARRRGH. MANY!!!!!!!! We live on a termite nest and they were coming in some holes in the floor and trying to repopulate our house. once again YUCK!!! then the power went out so we couldn't see where we were stepping, quick get some shoes on!! All this will surely wake you out of a deep sleep at 5am. Anyway, that was our night. One of the not so glorious parts of being a missionary. More on this one later