We have new appreciation for electricity since last working on this Blog
update. The next morning, Wednesday, we were surprised when the electric went
out, despite it being a gorgeous calm day. (We are having another outage as I write this!) Outages are not uncommon, they occur
several times a week, but until this last week, our inverter battery system kicks in
and allow us enjoy lights, refrigerator, and enough electrical sockets to keep
phones and computers charged up until the power is restored. But, this lasted longer than the inverter
could handle and so we reverted to candles, flashlights, and dealing with
thawed food as best we could. As in the Philippines, the electric company could
only tell us they were replacing a transformer that had malfunctioned and we
would have electricity as soon as it was fixed…asking “when” or “how soon” are irrelevant
questions! Praise God, Saturday morning just as we were working on getting a borrowed
generator fired up, the electricity returned. More than once, we lifted our
voices in praise to God that this did not happen a couple of weeks ago when we
were “working around the clock” to get the newest modules ready for test
teaching!
Later that same day we were introduced to another “first.” An email
arrived from the US Embassy stating that a serious terrorist threat had been
discovered and asking us to remain home. We proceeded to prepare for having
company for lunch after church hoping that all would be well…but Sunday
morning brought another embassy warning as well as a phone call from our acting
WorldVenture director, both suggesting that we stay home. So…God gave us a good
house church after which we invited a family on our compound over to help us
eat the extra food and we enjoyed their company instead. We’re grateful for the media
reports of 25 terrorist suspects to date being arrested here in Kampala before
their violent and evil plans were accomplished.
It’s been a good week to remember the truth of Proverbs 16:9 “The mind
of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
Praise God you are safe Ruth and Laura! I have been reading about terrorists lately and your near attack makes it so much more of a reality.........one I don't want to acknowledge but we have to! We trust God to care for you dear friends. <3
ReplyDeleteI had heard about the terrorist threat. Was praying more specifically for your safety that day and wondered if you were hunkered down. Thankful you are safe and for the communication that allows you to be informed and warned when necessary. Continuing to pray.
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