18th April, 2021
Dear friends,
Paul and Shaffick have taken their exams and returned to George’s Place.
Paul has done well in his National Tailoring Examination, he has also been helping fellow students with their sewing techniques. He will graduate in November. He is hoping to return to the local Drapers shop in Kansanga, so that he can earn some money. Shaffick did well in the practical hairdressing exam and will go back to college next term. All our boys struggle with the theory exams as they have missed out on so much schooling but it is encouraging to see that they pass the practical. (Photo of Shaffick’s Report above.) I spoke with all the boys on Saturday morning and told Paul and Shaffick how proud we were of them and their achievements.
“Jesus told them this parable, ‘Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it.’ Luke 15:3/4
Griffin was busy washing his blanket when I called and Joshua had decided to lay on it and help with the washing! They were having a really enjoyable time! It was great talking to them all, but the connection wasn’t particularly good and Shadrach kept turning the camera off on his phone to take photos – all good fun!
Kodet has finished his exams and thinks he would like to train as a motor mechanic which is what Charles is also wanting to do, (he was at our local garage before the lockdown but didn’t seem very interested then) perhaps if two of them are learning together it will help. We will look at motor mechanic courses available in the colleges – which means at present there are four of our boys at home during the day! The younger ones are settled back at school and tell me they are doing well.
Prayers please for Abdul, he was back at the hospital and in a lot of pain! I just heard from Flavia this morning that he has been discharged and hopefully he will be on the road to recovery.
Prayers also for James Omoding, who has been staying with his mother during lockdown, he ran away and she didn’t inform us – she thinks he is trying to get back to Kampala and George’s Place but as she lives in Tororo this is a long way, about 250km. and he is easily distracted! Their local Probation Officer and police have been informed. James is a real character, when he first came to us he used to ‘grizzle’ if he didn’t get his own way, (really unusual for Ugandan boys), he could be very obstinate, always full of ‘beans’ and often in trouble at school yet really loveable! We just need to know he is safe. Although he is not our youngest we all treat him like the ‘baby’!
The older boy suffering from hepatitis B has an appointment at my doctor’s surgery in Kampala this coming week.
When I spoke with the boys it looked warm and sunny in Ggaba, lunch was being served and I had the opportunity of speaking with Halima our weekend cook as well.
Everything seems to be running smoothly at George’s Place, but all families can have their problems – they are continually in my prayers and thank you for your continued prayers and support.
With love
Jane
Below is the link for our Yearly Review- Looking back – Looking forward.
