Respect

First of all, we fully realize its been 3 weeks since the last blog. How time flys when you are having fun. Well we can't honestly say the last few weeks have been a "bowl of cherries", but we can say the Lord continues to show us that He is an everyloving Father and has a plan for our lives even when we don't fully grasp it.
Anyway, back to our catalogue of unpublished stories that need airtime....case in point....
Children of Grace and Micro Business Mentors (MBM) are partners here in Uganda. MBM provides interest free 'very small' loans ($30-300) to guardians of sponsored CoG kids. Their organization was birthed last year by some SF bay area families who were already part of the CoG 'family'. Earning enough money to help feed and sustain your family's daily lives is a reality for many, many Uganda's....especially the guardians of the orphan kids CoG supports. Those that want to start, sustain or simply maintain their own business sometimes just need a little 'boost' in funding. So far, MBM has provided funding to 16 women...all of whom have not only paid their intial loans in full...but also started savings accounts to help contribute to their kids education.

Last week, another 16 women received loans to start their businesses in selling charcoal, tailoring, fruits and vegetables, small retail shop. We were there to witness the joy and gratitude of these women in receiving these loans. The smiles, laughter, singing, praying, and worship for what the Lord had provided was overwhelming.

One of the women is named Feona Night....a frail woman who is also blind. With her 'seed capital', she intends to sell charcoal....a huge blessing for her....one that we take for granted much too often.  We are all blessed to be witnessing the Lord's work.