Whew, Monday's over

I know, I know, we LOVE Mondays, usually. today has been Paul's 7th birthday so we have spent the day preparing for it as well as the usual monday tasks. We had dinner up at the home, chapati's and mince at Paul's request. It was nice to see the boys back in the home but they do prefer to eat down here now. We have had a fairly settled time since we last wrote, had two young Dutch girls, Tamar and Marleen here for dinner and DVD on Saturday evening. They have been here for 6 weeks of their summer holidays helping out at the home and go back at the end of this week. They were both here for 6 months last year so knew the boys from then and wanted to see them in their new environment. It was lovely to have them eat with us.
We feel we are now more accepted here by the Ugandan aunties, when we walk around we are no longer Aunty and Uncle but are greeted as Aunty Marilyn and Uncle Warwick. It is a nice feeling! Also the number of e-mails has tapered off, a sure sign of being away for more than 6 weeks. Thank you to those who do keep in touch especially those who send 'snail mail' as we enjoy getting letters.
We are looking forward to Wednesday when we are going into Kampala for a night out at a hotel for a break away before the 4 week holidays begin. That's right 4 weeks!!!
Papa and Mama have yet to return from South Africa, the doctors recommended that Mama needed longer after surgery before she should travel so they are hoping to return on Thursday or Friday. Please pray for their safe return. Also pray for Mariska who is holding the fort, so to speak, and for the cooperative way in which everyone is working to continue. We continue to be blessed each day as we witness the work of God here. As was mentioned in our Monday devotions meeting, this place would not exist but for the grace of God.
Till next time, our love to you all