Gratitud

One of the odd things about Ugandan culture is the absence of politeness. When you sneeze ... no one responds. Excuse me, thank you and your welcome are uncommon.
Today while ridding to town on a Boda-Boda we got stuck behind a dump truck, one filled with men, probably 35 passengers, it was loaded even by African standards. My driver tried and tried to get around the dumper but there wasn't a good chance. The worst place to ride a motorcycle is behind a large truck on a dirt road. Then out of no-where the driver pulled over and stopped. On the ground there was a wallet. Without words I picked it up and he speed off to catch the truck. The man who dropped the wallet got the truck to stop, as we pulled up I handed the man the wallet (in silence) and we drove off without ever exchanging a word. The man was indeed grateful, but never said thank you. The Boda driver would do it again if he had to, but there was no 'you're welcome'. It is all implied, I guess.

My Laptop is down with a virus and thus photos aren't available right now.

Construction: We have finished the plinthwall and plan to begin backfilling the foundation next week. As the land we are on has a slight slope we will have to make some design adjustments that we are reviewing with the Architect (Matt Wolfe).

Please keep the workers safety in prayer as well as the ongoing purchase of a small dump truck. To date we have been hiring a truck per diem and would like to put that to an end. There are no dealers in Uganda, almost all the vehicles come from car bonds filled with the retired vehicles from Asia. It's kinda like a box of chocolates.

thank you for your prayers

At first it was odd , but now it is normal.