Returning Home

It has been a time of mixed emotions. Returning home to the states for the funeral of my brother, Charles, was filled with many joys and times of sadness. We rejoice that he no longer suffers the limitations of this physical body but rather he is enjoying his heavenly body. I been thinking a lot about heaven and what the Bible has to say about our final resting place.

Now, I'm returning to our home in Nairobi, Kenya (East Africa). Claudia has been in Johannesburg, South Africa, for medical during this time. I leave today and arrive tomorrow evening. Claudia leaves Friday (we hope) and arrives home Friday evening. It been two weeks away from each other and we are ready to be home and together.

I have enjoyed our grandchildren for a few days. I got to see my granddaughter for the first time. She is Beautiful!

Please continue to pray for my brother's family – Deanie, Tonya and Larry, and Michelle. Please continue to pray for Equatorial Africa. We have 7 countries with no missionary personnel. Pray that the Lord of the harvest will call out men and women to fields in Equatorial Africa.

And lastly, thank you for all your prayers and support.

Language at 64!!!

This is Claudia and Helen doing language. Helen is trying to teach Claudia Swahili. Now, everybody says it's the easy language in the world. That's everybody who has never learned Swahili.

As for me, I got to get a block of time to commit. I'm off to Dar es Salaam on the 6th of April to represent our Strategy Associate at a meeting there. Please pray that all will go well.

Taxes are Done!!!

While I was in Uganda having a great time with friends in Kampala and Jinja, Claudia was pulling together our 2008 tax information. She's just w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l !!!!

Sawyer's Back in Town

Sawyer brought his mom and dad back to Nairobi for a little visit. He and his parents (Michael and JoJo) are missionaries in Tanzania.

Sawyer is entertaining his aunt Claudia (MKs called us aunt and uncle) while mom get a much needed nap and dad goes to the store to get some food.

Uganda Baptist Seminary

These are some of the most committed students and faculty I have ever had the privilege of being with. They are committed to studying, teaching, and preaching the Word of God. These students lead thousands to the Lord, baptize and plant churches all across Uganda. It was my joy to share with them.

The Nile

As part of our Team Building exercise, the group rafted the Nile. After the first time, I promised the Lord I would never do it again...but peer pressure! I'm so glad I did. This time it was so much better. Lots of fun!

Website Up and Going

After several hours we have our website up and going. Check it out www.hoodsineastafrica.blogspot.com.