We promised more so here’s just a bit of what’s going on with us here at NHU.
It was so good to see Nicholas the day we arrived- not sure if he recognized us or not, but when we picked him up for the weekend he started being a cuddle-bug right away and was even clingy with both of us when we were around other people.
Nico's not walking yet (J) - we're glad we will get to see him take his first steps. His right leg turns out a bit so we'll have to keep an eye out, do some stretching and turning for now.
We met with the social worker yesterday. It was pretty intense, but we were assured by Uncle Joseph (the head of the Child Care department here at Kasana) not to worry, and that all went well. We have an appointment with her on Monday to pick up the foster parenting forms from her office. Getting "fostership" could be relatively quick (about a month). For now we just get him on the weekends (three days) and visits during the week of course.
We're slowly getting settled into our one bedroom house until a two bedroom comes available (probably in May) - living out of bins at the moment. Friends had all the immediate necessities ready and waiting for us (i.e. a mattress to sleep on, borrowed couches and most importantly “Doom”- ant and roach spray). We’re planning to go into Kampala tomorrow to pick up a few things- cleaning supplies, standing shelves for organizing, and a bed for J.T. who will be sleeping in our “sitting room” for the next two months. Caleb’s cousin J.T. King has been a HUGE blessing to New Hope the past month. He has been busy welding playground equipment for the primary school, and a water tower for the Sparks who are hosting teams already at the camp property, just to mention a few things. J.T. has quickly won the hearts of EVERYONE he has met! Next on his “To Do List” is to help Caleb make some shelving unit for the outdoor kitchen- hurray!
So far we haven’t needed to use the kitchen (besides the need for multiple cups of coffeeJ) because of the “meal rota” that was organized providing lunch and dinners for us for over a week. This has truly been a blessing. Not only is it a huge help in transitioning back to life here, but it has provided many opportunities to catch up with friends over meals, share with many people all that God has done over the last few months of caring for Alair’s mom, and even getting to know some staff members better. Needless to say our welcome back has been very warm.
When we first arrived in Entebbe, besides the disappointment of not receiving our luggage, which, by the way, all arrived safely two days later, we we’re thrilled to see J.T. and Jay & Vikki Dangers waiting for us. Due to jet lag, my (Alair’s) brain was a bit like mush so I don’t remember much of our conversations the first day or so, but I do remember telling Vikki when she asked how I was feeling being back, that when the plane was landing, it felt like I was coming home. She wisely said- home is being where God wants you to be.
So, we are happy to be home.
We’ll update our blog and send an “official” update soon.
Much love,
Caleb & Alair
It was so good to see Nicholas the day we arrived- not sure if he recognized us or not, but when we picked him up for the weekend he started being a cuddle-bug right away and was even clingy with both of us when we were around other people.
Nico's not walking yet (J) - we're glad we will get to see him take his first steps. His right leg turns out a bit so we'll have to keep an eye out, do some stretching and turning for now.
We met with the social worker yesterday. It was pretty intense, but we were assured by Uncle Joseph (the head of the Child Care department here at Kasana) not to worry, and that all went well. We have an appointment with her on Monday to pick up the foster parenting forms from her office. Getting "fostership" could be relatively quick (about a month). For now we just get him on the weekends (three days) and visits during the week of course.
We're slowly getting settled into our one bedroom house until a two bedroom comes available (probably in May) - living out of bins at the moment. Friends had all the immediate necessities ready and waiting for us (i.e. a mattress to sleep on, borrowed couches and most importantly “Doom”- ant and roach spray). We’re planning to go into Kampala tomorrow to pick up a few things- cleaning supplies, standing shelves for organizing, and a bed for J.T. who will be sleeping in our “sitting room” for the next two months. Caleb’s cousin J.T. King has been a HUGE blessing to New Hope the past month. He has been busy welding playground equipment for the primary school, and a water tower for the Sparks who are hosting teams already at the camp property, just to mention a few things. J.T. has quickly won the hearts of EVERYONE he has met! Next on his “To Do List” is to help Caleb make some shelving unit for the outdoor kitchen- hurray!
So far we haven’t needed to use the kitchen (besides the need for multiple cups of coffeeJ) because of the “meal rota” that was organized providing lunch and dinners for us for over a week. This has truly been a blessing. Not only is it a huge help in transitioning back to life here, but it has provided many opportunities to catch up with friends over meals, share with many people all that God has done over the last few months of caring for Alair’s mom, and even getting to know some staff members better. Needless to say our welcome back has been very warm.
When we first arrived in Entebbe, besides the disappointment of not receiving our luggage, which, by the way, all arrived safely two days later, we we’re thrilled to see J.T. and Jay & Vikki Dangers waiting for us. Due to jet lag, my (Alair’s) brain was a bit like mush so I don’t remember much of our conversations the first day or so, but I do remember telling Vikki when she asked how I was feeling being back, that when the plane was landing, it felt like I was coming home. She wisely said- home is being where God wants you to be.
So, we are happy to be home.
We’ll update our blog and send an “official” update soon.
Much love,
Caleb & Alair
