excursions and perceptions.: Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!

I had the extreme joy of being reunited with my loving host family while I was in Uganda! Not only did I get to embrace my mama and papa once again but there were two new addition to the family since I was there last year. Rosie, a precious girl they adopted from Jinja, and a newborn baby named Rejoice, were the wonderful additions! It's a beautiful story of hope, grace, and provision.

When I arrived in January 2010, mama and papa and tragically lost a baby. Mama is paralyzed from the waist down and the doctors told her she wouldn't have a chance at getting pregnant or of having a healthy pregnancy. Miraculously she carried a healthy baby for 9 months! Due to her condition, she needed a c-section and when she arrived at the hospital that night, the doctors had already gone home for the evening and wouldn't return till the morning. Before morning came, the baby stopped moving. With hearts surrendered to God and full of His love, they did not become bitter but kept trusting in the Lord to provide for them joy, healing, and a family someday. I have learned so much from their humble trust in the Lord.

And He heard the cry of His children and provided two beautiful girls for this dear family! Mama had a healthy pregnancy AND delivery and gave birth to Rejoice 3 1/2 weeks before I arrived to Uganda. So why not REJOICE in God's faithfulness?? He is so good.