Ins and Outs

Greetings, it has been a week of ins and outs.
Firstly on Monday morning there was a call from the police in Kampala, they had another baby abandoned so Mama went in signed a few papers and we had another mouth to feed. Baby Thomas was found on the side of the road in a plastic bag, about 3 weeks old and absolutely lovely. How anyone could do such a thing is beyond our understanding. However he has settled in and is feeding and sleeping well.
On Wednesday we went out - to Kampala again for some shopping for curtain material and other things and we both had haircuts. Mine will last at least three months, Marilyn's was not quite so drastic. We went on our own this time and it was more relaxing.
Thursday was another out. Richard was miserable on Wed. night with an aching tooth, so on Thursday it had to come out. It was quite a mission for Marilyn as he fought and was inconsolable for a long time. He is much happier now though. The dentist thought he should be tested for HIV as his tongue had some indicators on it......so on Friday out came some blood, another squeal but not for so long this time. Happily he tested negative. At the same time, in the health clinic, Brad was learning to use some of the equipment so Ezra, who is our expert at sou-souing, provided a urine sample which thankfully tested negative for pregnancy.
Saturday saw the official opening of the health clinic and this morning there has been a steady stream of patients, mostly from outside the compound.
Saturday also saw a farewell for the Russian team and we have been benefactors of many craft materials for the Sunday School, we are ready for anything now.
Today, Monday is of course the end of the boy's holidays and the beginning of ours. We are both very tired but will take things slowly to recharge our batteries.
We are awaiting the arrival of Maree Hanford who works for Oasis Uganda to visit for an overnight stay so we are really looking forward to being able to talk and understand Kiwi.
Please continue to pray for good health for us and the boys, for dry beds (we are only getting one wet bed occasionally now), for the safe travel both coming in and going out of the many visitors and staff, and for the health unit in its establishment stages.
Again thank you to those who have been in touch through letter or e-mail, we do appreciate it.