Just a week before we leave for Uganda. The last few days have been spent getting the barrels packed for our 250 kgs airfreight (picture shows Anne relaxing on the barrels after Allan had finished packing them). They were collected 3 days ago.

We've also been finishing off some decoration in our house here in Leicester - so that all is left in good order here - and trying to sell the car. No takers yet, but we'll see what happens over the weekend.

The prospect of leaving here for Arua still seems a bit unreal, but after a few jitters last week, we're now both feeling much more excited about what lies ahead. We've been so encouraged over the past few days with e-mails and cards from friends and link churches, and are very conscious of their prayers.

Just a few things left to organise before we go, but I think we're less bothered now about whether we get them done or not. Bishop Joel e-mailed this week and reminded us that it's the Holy Spirit we must depend on. Perhaps we're beginning to learn the lesson.