Hold Fast...

So, I've already gotten in trouble by my sisters complaining that I don't post often enough. SORRY!! But I am a little busy getting stuff ready to go. THREE WEEKS from today we will be on a plane headed to London for our first layover. 21 DAYS!!!! Some of you may know that I graduated from dental hygiene school in June 2008. Since then I have not found a permanent position with a dentist here in Athens (or around it for that matter). I have just been filling in with different offices, but that was always touch and go depending on who went on vacation or was sick week to week. Well, when I was planning this trip I kind of thought to myself how humorous it would be if I found a job. That's what happened! I met Dr. Powell a few weeks ago at a fundraiser for my job at Mercy Health Center. He and I had e-mailed back and forth many times before because he supports us at Mercy and donate supplies. Well, I met him face-to-face that night and his wife was asking about my job situation. I told her that I had not found a permanent home, but was always looking for something. To make a long story short his part-time hygienist had to quit earlier than expected due to shoulder problems she was having. So, he offered me the position almost sight-unseen for two days a week. My first thought was that God was going to have me give up this trip. I wasn't sure I could do that, but I prayed and put it all in His hands. I met with Dr. Powell and he said that he could find someone else to fill in for the six weeks I would be gone if I would start filling in for him now and then be ready to start in March when I got back. Well, I didn't even have to pray too hard about that one...YES!! Not only does this provide extra money for my trip, but it also means when I get back I will have an immediate source of income instead of being totally broke : )
Everyone always told me to be patient - that God would provide the perfect job for me. Well, He did!!

Lots of things have been happening as we prepare for our trip. Uganda doesn't have any baby swings of any kind. You Mothers out there must know how trying this must be to be taking care of 13 babies without a swing. So, Amy got on Craigslist and found several swings in great condition. Right now, as I am typing this, they are taken apart and put into two suitcases ready for travel to Sonrise. I know that they will be so relieved. We are also looking into purchasing some other baby equipment such as an infant carseat and slings to carry the babies around. Amy has changed her tune from eBay fanatic to Craigslist junkie!

Please pray for us as the trip draws ever closer. I did get my shots (4 total) and still need to take my typhoid medication and malaria pills. Pray for our health. Pray that God will prepare my heart for everything that I will encounter there (I know it will be tough). Pray that we will be able to take in more babies while we are there. Pray that I will be able to gain some medical knowledge to help them take care of the babies that are sick. Just pray...
Thank you for everything and I love each one of you : )