Hello everyone from Soroti, Uganda!
It has been a while since my last post, but since the last posting, I had went back to Oklahoma, moved out of my house in order to rent it out to an incredible young man.... Jimmy Reed. The time back in Oklahoma City flew by. Probably the highlight of being home was seeing my younger sister marry Kevin Cole. In fact, I was honored to have been asked to marry them. It was an honor!
One of the good things about being in Uganda is the quality time you get to spend with those you love when you return home. Sometimes I forget just how fortunate I am to have so many people that love me and really want to spend time with me. It was tough getting it all squeezed in. Next time I won't be moving and there won't be a wedding. (at least I don't think....... Tyler)
So today, a new beginning has happened here in Soroti. By now, most of you know that I personally sponsor a brother and a sister, Emma and Phoebe. Phoebe, at the time of profiling, was already pregnant, with a little boy named Nathan. Since than, she has had another, a little girl named Nora. Because of this, Phoebe has never been able to take advantage of what Children's Hopechest has to offer. The day before I left Obuleajet the last time, the father of those two kids had beat her and ran her off. Leaving her to fend for two kids, and herself.
While I was in Oklahoma, Julius, our Social Worker, began looking into schools here in Soroti, where Phoebe could learn a trade while being a mother at the same time. He also found a school here in Soroti for Emma that will provide him with a better education.
So like I said, today has been a big day. I am glad to tell you all that I now have, living with me, Emma, Phoebe, Nathan and Nora. They have started their schooling and so have I.
Keep me in your prayers! Keep them in your prayers! This is a big adjustment for them.
Tom Cox
