Surprises!

To say that this week has been overwhelming is probably the understatement of the century - and honestly, I don't think it's even possible to get everything across in words. On Tuesday morning, to start out the New Year, I found out I needed to move out of the room I was staying in the next day. (I guess I knew it was coming... but I had a brain lapse and didn't realize it was so soon!) Furthermore, all three of the different housing possibilities I had lined up fell through. On top of that, I wasn't able to go back to Empower A Child yet because I had to get in contact with them first (which is rather difficult with them on break!). So, the only option was to stay in a hotel in Masaka Town for a few days until I can get some things lined out. Now this is where that puts me currently - I'm still working with Okoa Refuge, although I have to commute there and back every day. My hotel reservations are until Monday, but they can be extended if need be. And I'm trying to get in contact with Empower A Child in order to return there.

Needless to say, I've been pretty stressed out! But at the same time, God is teaching me once again to trust Him. As has happened so many times since I've been here, I don't really have a complete thought to tie all this wonderfulness together, but these are some verses that God has been speaking to my heart. And somehow I relate to all of them in one way or another:

"Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun."

                                                                 -Psalm 37:5-6

Doug (in front) with Tyler, Liv,
and I at the Christmas party.

"The LORD makes firm the steps of those who delight in Him..."

-Psalm 37:23

"The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble"

-Psalm 37:39

"I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand."

-Psalm 40:1-2

"But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the LORD think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay."

-Psalm 40:17

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

-Joshua 1:9

So, all in all, I'm just waiting, and trying my best to trust! Please keep the prayers coming and have a great week!! 

Blessings!

(P.S. - sorry these pictures are old, camera problems again!!)