An update...

   We received word this morning that in light of the order of 

Bosco's (a rebel warlord indicted by the ICC) arrest and the tensions that 

have risen as a result, any attempt of ours to cross the border into Congo 

would be viewed as an act in affiliation with the rebels, and therefore 

highly dangerous.  The UN has advised us heavily to wait to go into Congo 

until the tensions have decreased. 

We are all heartbroken to have to agree to wait to go into Congo, 

and are currently trying to decide the best plan of action from here. 

    There are many aspects to consider from many different angles and situations.  

There is talk of going into Uganda instead, to work with the children 

at Village of Hope, Children of Peace, etc.  

The letters we gathered are from the children at these centers.  

It would be incredible to put names & stories to faces & voices! 

There is also talk of having the training in Rwanda instead, so we can be trained

in the EMPOWER program along side the local leaders. Everything is 

up in the air right now, and we are waiting to hear the final verdict.  

This morning I am reflecting on and reminding myself that this situation

 is bigger than we are, and God is bigger than all of it.  

He has everything under control, and we merely need to trust Him. 

Nothing, however, will shake the fear of the pain

my heart will experience should we have to postpone the trip 

once again.