So much time since I last blogged-----many apologies!
The biggest issue has been the catastrophe at Bopagnang Basha. The youth centre had been receiving US funding via another organization. We discovered that the finance officer of Bbbs had "misused" quite a bit of money and we are now involved in picking up the pieces. It has been so hard to explain to a group of young adults that we cannot change what happened but we can change and control how we react. The number one lesson is forgiveness. I am working on the understanding that forgiveness is a way of showing God's Mercy and love but also releasing yourself from the bondage of hurt and anger. It is another way of surrendering to the lord. By forgiving we are saying it is no longer ours to hold.
Moving forward will require patience and love and understanding. These gifts the group has, more than they know.
I am waiting now for a new group of refugees to be sent to the retention centre. Currently all have either been sent home or have gone to Dukwi-a camp north of town. i am also waiting to receive permission to go to Dukwi to minister.
My health has been pretty good and I think my asthma has disappeared. Things that normally set it off no longer do. What a praise!
Our weather has gotten cold. I cannot believe how cold. I am enjoying it hugely. However it also means the dry season is upon us.
