A few more updates

A few days ago I had the chance to talk with Tom directly for the first time in several weeks. Most of our conversation revolved around catching up on everything that had gone on and the whirlwind of emotions and thoughts he and his church have been through over the past month. After we talked through the events and reactions both in Kenya and here in New Mexico, Tom closed that part of the conversation with the thought that there is nothing to do but to keep pushing forward. I encouraged him that we are all still behind the work going on in Korogocho and want to see great things happen there, and our prayers are still with them.

While things continue to move forward at the school and church, something else at the front of Tom's mind is how to get to Poland as soon as he can. He still hasn't met his son John or seen Anna in close to four months, and as of our conversation was waiting on word from the doctors as to when he would be able to fly out. We are hoping it will be before the end of April, but I haven't yet heard confirmation from him whether this will be the case.

I am so anxious to hear how things are going with the church, the children's new home, and all the other "ministry" things, since it has been now over six weeks since we've heard anything specific. Patience is the key, however, as there is clearly still much to sort out - emotionally, physically, and logistically - from the accident. I am being challenged to remain confident that God will continue the healing and ultimately move His kingdom forward, and this can only take place in His time. I ask you all to stay strong in prayer; to ask God to act as a refuge, provider, and healer on behalf of the Abungus, Evans, and the rest of those in Korogocho; and finally to remain confident that He who began a good work will indeed carry it on to completion.