I have really been missing Uganda today; the smells, the sounds, the   singing, the purpose, the thrall of people everywhere, the joy on my dear friends faces. I knew that there would be days that I just craved to be in the presence of the precious children of Caring Heart and Africa Greater Life, but today I am almost moved to tears thinking about their little lives. And in a way  I am sickened by the comfort that surrounds me. I am sickened that my three year old complains about his clothes while his closet is overflowing. I am sickened by my own lack of joy in the ordinary moments of today.

Open my eyes Lord, and open my heart to your plan.

Yet in the midst of  my sorrow,  what a joy and miracle that it has been to keep in touch with my good friend Josephine. Josephine has been working with local widows in Kampala, and they are making necklaces, aprons, pillow cases, and other goods for our upcoming Fair Trade Fair here at Central. And for the past nine weeks I have tried without success to wire my dear friend money for the purchase and shipment of these precious items.

Yesterday I tried a different method of getting money to Josephine, and she has emailed me today that it has worked. Praise God, that this ministry can begin, and hopefully continue to bless the beautiful people of Kampala far into the future. I found myself listening to Abertine, by Brooke Fraser, over and over again, and I am both haunted and encouraged by her lyrics,

” now that I have seen, I am responsible
Faith without deeds is dead
now that I have held you in my own arms, I cannot let go till you are”

I am responsible for Joseph and Amos, and I must find new ways to continue my support and love for these children. I pray that I can once again stand in their presence and pray over their lives, and all that God has in store for them.

Mike Warneke ~ October 21, 2009

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