The Suburban Has Landed!

Ingrid here.

After being on the road, having loads of fun visiting friends, eating way too much McDonalds and watching too much TV, we have arrived at Potter's Field Ranch for the next God phase of our lives.

 It is beautiful here with lots of greenery, lots of mosquitoes and lots of adjustments.  On the plus side there is a shallow stream next to our cabin that the children can play in.  They have built dams and islands, along with loosing a flip-flop or two.  God has blessed each child with a friend. The interns here are incredible: they are child friendly and conversational with the kids.  Eric may have the opportunity to help with the horses here - a dream of his.  Francesca, her usual helpful self, has volunteered in the kitchen for KP clean-up.  They don't have her cooking yet.  Hannah is the most homesick, although it seems to disappear with the prospect of a good pretend with her newest best friend.  Nathan and Benjamin have collected bugs, mostly ants and then killed them with an over dose of a Starburst candy.  Sugar really does kill!  On the challenge side... Laundry time and space are limited.  The tent seems to collect moisture and then drip inside - not drastic, just annoying.  The mosquitoes are relentless - a visit to the porto-potty is not without later inconvenience.

As usual, God is good.  He brought the Linquist family here this past week just for us I think.  In one of many conversations, Loren mentioned that when you enter into full time ministry there is a crushing that happens so that you are really useful for God's plan.  Needless to say, I am hoping that some of that has already happened in the last 15 years of walking with Him.  When I hear comments like that, I feel  I need to hold my breath and brace myself for it, but then I can't really hold my breath that long, so I am in the state of mind of GETTING READY to hold my breath.

Uganda seems a long way away right now.  Even talking with the Linquists doesn't make it any more real. But that is the beauty of God, a pillar of fire by night and a cloud smoke during the day- not a printed five year plan.  So, I will keep you all informed as I get it!