Hope & Heartbreak on the Same Day

During most school breaks at Otino Waa the children visit extended family. This is an important part of keeping strong family ties and Ugandan culture with the children. One girl named Theresa was waiting for her auntie to come for her and sister, Nancy. The auntie took Nancy and told Theresa she didn't want her anymore because she was so stubborn. Theresa is a very sweet young lady and has had a very difficult life. Our administrator had to search for another relative where she could stay. As if these kids don't have enough rejection already in their short lived lives!

There is a young man named Gabriel who was one of the original 79 orphans rescued from the grasp of the LRA rebels. He is 26 and has been manager in both of the cafes now for 3 years. He passed exams by working and reading on his own for the last two years and he is now enrolled in law school in Kampala. He states he never even thinks of himself as an orphan anymore.
 
That statement gives us hope for other orphans like Theresa. If only we can grow her up and get past this difficult time. We continue to trust in the promise that Jesus makes the
difference in tough situations.

He gives power to the weak
and strength to the powerless.
Even youths will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion.
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.

 Isaiah 40:29-31