The count down is on!! On November 7th our flight is scheduled to take off at 7:30 AM. The challenge we face now is to finish packing, tie up loose ends and more importantly, say goodbye to all the friends and family we love. There is a song that seems to be rolling around in our minds lately as we prepare to launch out. It is called:
Our New Home in Uganda
Friends are Friends Forever
Lyrics by Michael W. Smith
1.Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
I can’t believe the hopes He’s granted
Means a chapter of your life is through
But we’ll keep you close as always
It won’t even seem you’ve gone
‘Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
Chorus: And friends are friends forever
If the Lord’s the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
‘Cause the welcome will not end
Though it’s hard to let you go
In the Father’s hands we know
That a lifetime’s not too long
To live as friends
2.And with the faith and love God’s given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you live in
Is the strength that now you show
We’ll keep you close as always
It won’t even seem you’ve gone
‘Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
Chorus
Though it’s hard to let you go
In the Father’s hands we know
That a lifetime’s not too long
To live as friends
No a lifetime’s not too long
To live as friends
Next time you hear from us, we will be in the amazing country of Uganda. We can’t wait to watch as our children discover Africa for themselves!! What will they think? How will they respond? How will they be used to love and help our friends there? We can’t wait to share our experience with you! How will God use our mission to encourage you and make a difference in your life? We feel like we are all in this together… There will be highs and lows, victories and challenges. We look forward to taking you with us…thanks for joining us on this journey of a life time.
In the Grasp of the Father’s Hands,
Randy and Alisa, Leilani, Elijah and Gabe
