Work permit progress (?)

Since we want to stay long term we have to get a work permit for Uganda before we are allowed in. We sent the permit applications by courier to Pastor Fred in Uganda and he submitted them about 6 weeks ago. We have just heard from some people in the UK who have had their applications in since Feb (and are still waiting) that the Ugandan immigration office has a big backlog and they know someone who waited for 9 months!! Not overly encouraging but its in God's hands. It will happen in His time.

Preparing our house for rental

Still preparing our house to provide a rental income for when we move to Uganda .. two ladies from our church helped in the garden two days in the previous week .. it is amazing how much vegetation can be dug/up/cut-down/trimmed in a day!!

Attended interesting Seminar

Pam and I went to a very interesting seminar yesterday evening at the Seymour Centre at Sydney Uni on 'Should we Give Aid to Countries Whose Governments are Corrupt?'. The answer is 'Yes' because where there is widespread poverty there is most often a corrupt government and it would be unjust to withhold aid to the poor who have no say. The real question is HOW to give the aid. The seminar is posted on http://www.onejustworld.com.au

Creating the Blog

I (Allan) decided to create a blog to be used as a journal for the journey of Pam and I to Uganda. I hope to post short entries re our progress - and then when we finally arrive to post progress and observations as we settle in and adjust to the culture and so on. We would love to have you journey with us!