It’s Saturday, the end of the work week.  The King of Buganda came to Mityana last night and there was such a celebration that the King had to get our and walk through the gathered crowd just to proceed down the street.  It was amazing to see such joy and inspired hope in the faces of the people.  What a difference from last year when we were caught up in the civil unrest riots prompted by the President’s actions.  I think the extreme joy for the King is also a message to the President that he is not doing the peoples will as the King does.

The King oversaw the start of the King’s Tournament, a soccer event where different county teams of the Buganda tribe play against each other.  We had to drive past the soccer stadium on our way back to the hotel and the roadways we so packed with people it took us over 15 minutes to go 200 yards.

At the worksite we completed all the walls to final height and just started on the front porch area.  I’m still hopeful for a roof, but look back at what we started with and am amazed at what we have done.  We arrived believeing that we would only complete the first half of the building which we started last year, but we have completed the structure of the entire building;  what a blessing God has allowed.

We continue to make the contacts to ensure the operation of this clinic is maintained after it is up and running.  The building is just the structure, we need the people to provide the services and this will be the main focus on the future missions.  So if you or anyone you know has experience in medicine, dentistry, optometry or has a true servant’s heart please pray that the next mission will be filled with those that can help.  Those who want to be builders, don’t worry there is still plenty of work to be done too, so set your hearts on coming with your skillful hands.