Prelude: Last year when I traveled, this was hard to keep updated. I will work hard this year and have some new technology that is going with me so please attempt to check it each day.  I have been inspired by some wonderful bloggers this year to do this.  As always remember my handicapping condition in life is spelling so "give me a break".  Well here we go for 2011....

Mission of Hope 2011 here I come. It is so great to be close to leaving for Hoime Uganda next week. I have been packing and buying and praying that this trip will be as much of a blessing as last year. Several thoughts God has given me. So many people travel with me this year as they did last. My close family and friends, my St. James Family, my work family and those who know me in many ways have supported me with prayer, money and things to make this mission complete. If you are interested in knowing more about the Babies Home, please join me at St. James Episcopal Church on Bert Kouns tonight from 6:30 to 8. I will have pictures of the kids and our trip last year to share with some food and fellowship. I hope to post something on the blog and face book as often as I can. Last year the internet was uncooperative but I am manned with a new little netbook with better virus protection and maybe the internet card will work. Please join me in prayer each day as that support is valued and the connection to God through prayer never fails. A sweet friend from many years ago that I have reconnected with through face book gave me this prayer this morning and I shall pray it each morning, please join me:


May the Lord use you gracefully to His Glory

May He lead you tenderly and protect you

May the children touch Him through you