Grubers in Germany, almost Karamoja



R-Tom, Jean, Joseph, Simon, Carina, Summer, Christina, Daniel -April 2012

 I've been in Germany this week with Simon & Carina Gruber, who will soon join Summer full-time in Karamoja. It was a delight to see them at their home base and answer as many questions and concerns for them - to pray together and feel our collective, strong passion for the work and needs in Karamoja.

This picture was taken at the Kaabong strip in a flux of transition; Summer's friend had just landed -a week later Grubers left following their 2mo survey visit. Summer had been back for around 6 weeks and Melissa had just arrived from Australia. When the picture was taken, Melissa was back with Miriam in Nabilatuk tending to an illness that attacked our chicken flock. Meanwhile, Tom and I were soon leaving to USA for medical & counseling - completely unaware that we would not be returning...

I've gone through many 'what ifs' since this day - one of the biggest ones -would I have ever left Uganda at April's end if I knew all of the changes in my life and work? would I have, once again, tried to 'tough it out' on my own and 'make it work'? I'm at peace, and increasingly so, that God has a plan - He just keeps making it more clear to me each step of the way. 

So, now another transition will take place this next two months - Melissa will depart and the Grubers will return. Give Summer wisdom and stability. Pray for this team to continue to listen and hear the Lord's still voice as He urges us when to turn left and when to go right.