Another Amazing Connection! God is good..all the time

Hi everyone! All is going so well! The team is doing great!

We have been blessed to also have Bob Wright, a missionary who has lived in Karamajong for 13 years, and Jesse join us on the farm (after a year of trying) to help us with the solar power for the Emmanuel Clinic. Bob Wright's is with a presbyterian mission and is supported by Rocky Mountain Community Church in Billings! We have previously met the Eldeen's who served with him for 5 years (their son Bret works in the xray at St. V's and Lisa did too..so Doug, me and Leigh have all talked uganda with them at work! RMCC and many volunteers helped Kenny with rides to school terapy, sitting, outings, etc..etc through his rough surgeries and after while he was getting on his feet with living. Bob connected with us through a mutual grant source from NGREF. We bought some supplies through him and consulted with him last year, but he was not able to come to the farm. What a blessing he could come this time! Last year our team put up 10 panels and wired the first 5 rooms and ward, but as this is Africa, it appears the wiring needed to be 12 volt rather than 24 volt (I certainly don't understand this lingo..but the guys do!). He re wired it the panels on the roof, added 6 big batteries and calculated the need for the rest of the clinic, lab, 2nd ward, office, staff rooms and nurse duty room. The 10 panels and additional batteries are enough!! This is a big hallelujah! He also brought our solar frig and hooked it up to 4 new panels and a converter/controller and it works great! Doug and our Ugandan electrician are wiring the rooms with lights and sockets. The ugandan carpenter, Doug, Matt, Terry and boys are working on furniture, shelves etc. Brenda, Leigh, Shandra and myself have helped Dr. Hinshaw with OB clinic and organizing the clinic supplies to ready for village clinic! Ranae, Maggie, Debbie, Coram and Canon have helped with organizing the Love Packs. Coram and Canon are working on biosand filters and drip irrigation. Brenda, Leigh, Ranae and Maggie are working on the craft income generating project. I have worked the the village health care workers on leadership follow up and review of the outcome of the village survey I had them do. It was very informative and helpful and gave great insight to the village problems from lack of school fees, lack of food, lack of ability to pay for healthcare etc...all stems from poverty and need for income generation. Of course, I have some ideas! The wheels are spinning! We met with the Dr. who will work at the clinic once a week while the nurse and staff have other clinic days and educational programs. The survey helped identify the greatest needs. We have consulted a finance person and realize we need a bank account and also an accountant to help run the financial arm and this may take some months to get in place as I need some paperwork from the US as well so I am a co signer on behalf of Hope 2 One Life. We met with the ministry of agriculture about our fish pond project we hope to develop for a protein food source but also an income generation project for the clihnic and have a lead for sending in an expression of intent to USAID. Lots going on for sure. A little closer all the time! Lot's to learn in the development realm! We look forward to some great more days on the farm! Stay tuned for more posts from the others! Over all we are so greatful! It is a joy to see the team at work making a huge difference on all of the various projects. We have also had some wonderful Ugandan music and singing at night with our goat roast to thank our guests Bob and Jesse for the solar power work! Canon and Corum also have been playing with Geofrey and Matt and it is wonderful! I finally slept through the night last night! Hallelujah, praise the lord...I am home. Roger and Kenny's brother came up today...so it almost feels complete in the joy.

Thanks for the prayers! Other than a few colds, we are all well. Stay tuned for more posts from the team!