Verbal Ruling

GREAT NEWS!!!!!

We just received word that we were granted legal guardianship of Patrick and Nicholas. We are not sure whether any of the written documents are completed or not. The documents will be picked up by the sweet people at Amani as soon as they are ready (they have to be signed, sealed, registered, etc.).

Thank you again for your continued support of our family!

home and safe

my mom and dad are safe and sound! we thank you for all of your prayers!

THE MADDUX FAMILY

Yours, God

"I walk the dirt roads of Uganda
I see the scars that war has left behind
Hope like the sun is fading
They're waiting for a cure no one can find

And I hear children's voices singing
Of a God who heals and rescues and restores
And I'm reminded
That every child in Africa is Yours" - SCC "Yours"

A visit with Katie and her precious girls!

Last day in Uganda (well not really)

I was just typing this wonderful post about our last day in Uganda and then I got a phone call from Mike Gallagher. So, we just got word our flight tomorrow was cancelled. We are now on the same flight Wed. and get home the same time Thrs.- into Nashville at 1:10 PM. I am so sorry to all of the people helping us back home. These circumstances are truly out of our control.

Emma, Ava, JJ- we love you all BIG!

Sunday in Uganda

We had a great day today- totally full of action. The day started off with another 29 passenger bus ride to church with Katie and her adorable girls. We had a great time visiting their church where the service was outside on a spectacular Ugandan day- we sang worship songs, heard a great testimony, and received a great word from a United States missionary who is in Jinja planting a church. We then jumped back into the car and went to Katie's house for lunch and stayed the entire afternoon playing with the girls in the backyard. We played tons of soccer, volleyball, raced around the yard, and even had a concert and dance performance by the girls. It was so much fun- these girls are so special and so much fun- I adore each of her girls.

After playing all afternoon, we wanted to get back to Amani to see Patrick and Nicholas after their naps. So, we jumped on 6 boda's (motorcycle taxis)- hilarious by the way- and got back in time to see the boys. We played with Pat and Nick for several hours- even took them across the street to our hotel where they played with cars and ate cookies and then topped off the afternoon with Orange Fantas- a Maddux favorite now! We then went back to Amani and played with the boys in the front yard until it was their dinner time.

It was a full day- full of so much fun! We are now finally showering and going to dinner down at the main house at the Gately with all of our Nashville crew.

Emma, Ava, JJ- we love you BIG and will see you in 3 days!

Saturday in Uganda

Most Saturdays in the fall and after living in the South my entire life, I am totally consumed with college football- who plays, what time is kickoff, what's the pre-game show, where is Gameday, etc. But, after spending today with Katie and our Nashville team with the kids of Amazima, I will never look at Saturdays the same. We had an unbelievable day- including getting 29 people into a van!!! Further, the day was capped off by Tara, Anne, and I finishing the day at Amani playing with Patrick and Nicholas and all the toddler kids at the home. I could go on and on with stories not only from today, but the whole week but, I will just provide some images tonight. If you would like to see some photos, go to my facebook page to see more pics from today and the last couple of days. Thanks so much for your continued thoughts and prayers- we are having a great time but, obviously Tara and I miss the girls- we love you Emma Louise, Ava Rosie, and Sarah JJ!