Things are shaping up for the Boyd's trip to Uganda a little differently than originally planned! On the day of our final Uganda team meeting, Leslie learned that she is expecting her and Kyle's first child. The entire family is elated! Of course, this initiated a flurry of calls to physicians, intense research, and a flood of raw emotions. After over a week of praying, Leslie has determined that she is more at peace with not going to Uganda than with going. She and Kyle (along with their families and friends) have been praying for a baby for over two years and they have determined that staying at home is the safest option for both baby and mother. I have such mixed emotions although the excitement over "our baby" far outweighs the disappointment I feel over not sharing this experience with Leslie. Kyle and Leslie have decided that Kyle will continue with his plans to travel to Uganda and of course, I am thrilled to be able to minister to the children and displaced persons of Uganda with my youngest son just before he welcomes his firstborn into our world. Wow, what a blessing! We're now busy packing little dresses and flip-flops, finishing up our vaccinations, determining how to pack minimal personal items to allow room for maximum necessities, and preparing ourselves for what God has called us to do! We covet your prayers for our team, and most especially Leslie, as she nurtures her precious gift from God while dealing with the disappointment of not being able to travel with the team with which she has already bonded and grown to love.
