Uganda

A while back God impressed upon my heart that our family should begin reaching outward more...missions, hospitality and just giving more of ourselves.  I shared this with Major Dad and we are, slowly and deliberately, extending ourselves.  During the start of this journey one woman in particular caught my eye with her demonstration of Christ's love.  You can read all about Katie's heart here.  At the beginning of our school year I posted her photograph in our school room and we have prayed for her each day: all that God has planned for her, health, and those she has given her life to.  We have found our hearts breaking while reading her posts.  But, also a peace knowing that God lives among the people...His children.  I urge you to keep this loving young woman in your prayers, too.

It crossed my mind earlier this weekend that I have not pulled out the map/globe to find Uganda with the children.  We talked about Uganda being in Africa, but that is it.  I made a mental note that we need to find time to locate it this week.  Well, I was either too slow or it was God's will that I forget got sidetracked again, but this afternoon after we were finished I over heard Jay Bird talking about Uganda.  I was curious about their discussion and decided to eavesdrop check it out.  It was in the middle of the kitchen floor that I found Wooly Sheep and Jay Bird on top of a world map....literally.  They had pulled out the folded map and were searching for Uganda.  The two had found Africa by the time I arrived and were diligently looking for words that started with a "U."  Not an easy task with the numerous countries in Africa and its size in comparision to bording ones.  I had the kidos reenact the scene in the classroom today...I just hate it when my camera is not in hand when I most need it.

It brings my heart such joy to watch my children desiring to be Christlike...in action and becoming knowledgeable.  It also brought a kind of confirmation in our family's direction...more of Him and less of us.  As much as Major Dad and I want our children to be well educated, we desire them to take Christ to the world all the more.