January 19th -prayers and praises

Well, I suppose I will just be up front and say...many praises this week as so many things seem to be under control, our trip to Kampala was successful in many ways...the project is going so well...the mission team accomplished much for the school... But as always there are new prayer requests of concern...so here is our list of concerns and praises. Thanksgiving for...1. the resolution to our car situation - almost - but very near and fairly certain2. the success of the mission team in pouring foundations and painting walls...much more, but that especially for the school3. our temporary work permits in our hands4. our trip to the states on the horizon...with decisions still to be made about domestic travel - please pray for wisdom5. a successful Christ Aid Academy staff meeting to start the new year - our school motto? CHRIST ABOVE ALL (CAA...)6. the continued support of so many in the US Concern for...1. The February opening of the 2009 school year here in Uganda2. continued protection for the work crew on the construction site3. our personal travel and that of Brian and Sue Gordon who are headed here at the end of the month4. Christ Aid Uganda as they adjust to changes in staff5. Christ Aid USA as they continue their reorganization of the office and new board members begin6. all who are making adjustments to the economic situation in the US - no matter where they are! My journaling this week deals with a somewhat sensitive topic of corruption in Uganda...or in Africa in general. It is such a constant part of our lives, I thought you might as well get an insider's perspective on corruption. And it's a happy story...reflecting that in the midst of so many concerns about ethics, we believe there is hope for nations who are struggling to establish themselves as independent nations of integrity. I suppose we could add it to the "concern" part of our prayer list this week...or the "thanksgiving" part as well! God bless - Webaale Omwaka - (Happy New Year in Rutooro). Bob and Linda