One Simple House ...

Blair, Sera, Robyn

Is Now A Wonderful Home.

 My sister Robyn and I (Blair), met our dear aunt Sera on the first day of our arrival on March 8th. Since then we have spent most of our time with Sera becoming closer and learning about each others lives. Robyn and I take every chance we get to spend some time with Sera's boys at Caring Place. Some time back Sera informed us that the landlord of the house they are living in is demanding too much from her and making them move to a different home. We knew Sera was stressed over all the drama of her situation but we had no way of helping except to encourage her. She explained the difficulties of searching for a house and a landlord who would be accepting of her having 20 boys living with her. The best we could do was pray and be patient that God would find a way and guide her in the right direction.
 Robyn and I have been so blessed to be able to stay in Uganda for more then two weeks, or even one month. We have been here for 3 and a half months, and we have one more month to go. I believe the longer you stay in an unknown place, you start to see underneath the surface, you get to know the way things really are. You find that many organizations are corrupt in some way or another. I have learned that Sera truly loves these boys, because she knows where they come from and she can relate to them. Sera is genuine in her loyalty to the care and love that these kids need. Sera doesn't use these boys as an opportunity of income, or her personal needs financially. God gave her the heart of love and patience to raise 20 boys. I can't imagine anyone else more perfect for what she does.

Back entrance of new home

Peter, Sera, Papa (Paul Hunter)

 My sister and I have enjoyed every moment with our auntie and her boys. I have been watching her stress level get higher and higher as she was on a hunt for a new home. The troubles she kept running into were that rent was too much, housing conditions, and of course the hesitation that the landlords had at the mention of 20 boys being residents. Sera was constantly remembering that God would take care of her and show her the way, which can be difficult when it seems there is no way. She was doing her best to find a place in town so that the boys could continue at the same school. When she was sure she had checked every house in town she decided to branch out and see what was out there. On Wednesday June 22, Sera took us to a house that she was calling her new home. I was so excited because as soon as I saw the house, I knew that God was in it. She had the key and walked us through her home with a huge smile. I felt so happy and satisfied that she found a nice place. Later on Sera told me that the landlord was great. He told Sera he doesn't care about the kids living there, and he actually appreciated her for what she was doing for the boys. He said that he would come back to the house in three months and if the house was in good condition then he would leave her alone. Sera said it was the first time she had ever heard a landlord say "you can even pay me one month and move in". We laughed and smiled a lot because this move is taking a step forward.

Boys Quarters

front entrance

Tomorrow Sera is moving some things to the new house and also informing the boys of the shift taking place. On Saturday she plans on the move being finished. Right now her biggest obstacle is getting to boys to school.  She will be living out of town and she has no way of transporting the boys to and from school. We asked about them changing schools but found out that you can only change schools at the beginning of a year, not in between terms. So we are letting God make a way and until He shows us His plan, we are rejoicing for the gifts he has placed in our hands.

with love.
Blair Olivia.

Once again!

Hello every one,  once again u am sorry for not keeping u posted for along time. well, there has been  too much going on this month, that tried to keep me alittle bit busy, but since the months is ending , i believe it good for u to know all that has been going on with Serascaringplace home.

On 21st of this months that was before Easter, all the schools all over uganda got there 1 moths break from school.so as my boys did, Once again one of my boys Joseph go  ascholorship from his school, which wasnt asuprise to me coz he is ever the best in each grade he is.Iam only suposed to pay for his lunches. ahahha, u know very wel, they cant do everything for him. well. Paul who is in grade 3 was also the best in his grade as usual, but i was just wondering why didnt offer him ascholorship too as they did last year, anyway never mind. i hope they had some reasons as to why. Now boys are all home, i am trying to give them aknowledge on the computer, but as u all know that we are 19 on one computer which is making our work slow and slower.  so please pray for us every dy so that we get more than one so that amont 18 boys, at least each 3 boys can share one computer. Thanks to u all.



joseph



As u all  know and here that there has  been lots of Riots because of high priced fuel, which is making everthing expenssive. I went shoping yesterday with two of my   older boys Denis and richard. we  were purchasing thing while leaving them  at the shops , because we had alot to buy and  we had no  where to collect things togather apart from looking for  avan to hire after purchasing everything. as we  were just done, paying for  everything. i smelt something that was  not common  to me and my eyes stated leaking, as that happened, people started scarturing singing only one word Tear gas tear gass, then i rushed  and told my boys , that lets go and get boda boda back home. hmmm.. ask me what? no boda could take us home because every one was running away. then  we ran to this  lady's shop as she was trying to close, we ran and asked her for afavour. she was so kind, she allowed us to to hide there for few minutes.  then after  15-20 minutes, i just decided  to get out and run to mail street as i had afeeling that  main street was  safe. we got bodas from main street  and rushed home.  

Now............................... all that happened after i had paid  for everything we had  purchased.  but i did not take them with me because of  the  riots. now going back and climing  things i had  paid for  was another riot on my side. it was so hard for me  to get what i paid for and it took me another hours trying to explain.  so please people out there pray for us,  we need things to change so very soon, mostly the prices are going higher and higher everyday which doesnt favour us at all.  please put us in your daily prayers . Tha k u all. <3  <3.

Today 30th, May maid decided to have abreak of 3 weeks to go and visit with her family after 1 year with out visisting them. it was her decision, and i am happy for her that she will have that time.  so now, that means what?????  it means that i am going to be too busy for life as i have to prepare  meals for my boys, but i hope to have some one to volunteer  soon.   

thats how life is going these ends. i hope to talk to u all soon. may God bless u!

Till next time

sera 

Not Forgotten

boys with there forster mom



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More thanks goes to Tim Denise too, Who  bought a Bland new camera,   we are so thankful because we will be able to keep u all posted. it has been quite  taugh on me trying to write on my blog  and i fail to put up photes just because of acamera issue. now i tell u, i will keep u all updated .  well here are some of the pics i took one night, just trying to test our new camera and all the boys were supper excited.  check them out ;)  will send more soon,  Be blessed.



Abdal



Miss u all!

 I just want to apologise to every boday who were following my blogposts.  it has been along time with out  communicating,  but it was  due to some circumstances.  My last blog was about Daniel's  falling from the tree,  now i can say that he is doing good and has has been able to go back to school.  thanks Goes to Oklohoma team who  came  minister at Fountain of Hope primary school in Bukeka, mostly to Byron and Dawn who gave there best to Daniel. we love u all.

Life is not that easy on my side, i was sick for 1 week, as amother without afather, i still had to look after the childrens. :), never mind. well i  thank God i am now doing fine though my neck still  gives me restless nights.,  I am  going to kampla this week on tuesday to see if i will get any help since Doctors from here cant do anything for me.
I am still having  problems with my landlords who is kind of crap,  i hope   i will over come all thses issues with him, and god will Direct me to the right path. I know He never fails. I appreciate each and every ones prayers, and please dont give up God will reward u accordingly. And also in your prayers  dont for get to ask God to provide caring place home, apermanet home.  these issue of moving now and then some how somw disorganises these boys, they cant really settle when they are thinking of moving every after 3 or 6 months. I believe God will Do it for us~

Thanks also Goes to Vicky Gamble who Donated asewing machine for the caring place boys to start on their projects.,  Thank u very much Vicky, May God bless. <3

Caring place home were able to purchase  one computer (Desktop) after along process, now Boys are  having some computer leassons. the school where they go to doesnt have  computers. As u all know that 18 boys on one  computer, is impossible, its kind of hard for the tutor to serve all of them on one  computor.

 So please lets all pray togather so that The caringplace home can have atleast 5 computers so that  they it will  make it easy to serve 18 boys. thank u for all your prayers.

"As the Bible teaches us that  When we serve the poor and Rejected, it is as if we are serving God Him self".

Be blessed  All! <3 <3!

Thank u!

I wanna thank every one who has been  with  us in praying for Daniel, and those who  missed to know what happened on friday evening please Follow my blog. Daniel  seems to improving and promissing alittle bit,
I thank u all for your prayers and please keep on, dont give up on us, we still nees you soo much.

Apart from recieving my family back home from USA,  and enjoying all the there love for me., I want u to know that the rest of this year has been sooo bad and turf for me. those who have been following my blogs knows most of the challenges i have been going through, and if u havent please check it out anf follow me.
I believe god will change everything, as i am  aware that His iming is not always as His. I am still strong in him., and i know He has all the plans for me  as it is stated in Jeremiah 29:11.
The Bile teaches that when we serve the poor and rejected, its like as if we are Serving  Him! so i will not give up on serving Him!

Love u all, please keep up with us,, i will try to keep u updated.
Untill next time
Be blessed!

Another Accident!

As i have been in apeaceful mood since 8th march 2011, trying to recover from my accident through  my family's love around me. Yesterday at around 5:30pm. i got acall telltng me that one of my boys fell from atree and he was taken to the hospital. well, it did not seem to be serious for me. i first  made sure all my work was done., then before i finished, My Mom just whispered to me that i should stop working. Remeber my Sweet Niece had wanted me to stop working. i love u Robyn!

Back to point,
Daniel fell from atree while from school,  Right now  he is in kind of acoma. he  but he breathes. He doesnt move his body and he doesnt talk. he even pees on bed, which shows me that  he is in abad condition.  The
Doctor will try  to exermine him tomorrow., i hope he gets well soon. and please we nee your prayers.
Al the caringplace boys  prayed for him, and wished him aquick Recovery. 
Be strong Daniel. We love u and God still loves u soo much. !
May  God be with u.
Amen.

Iam soo Blessed!

As  Usual again, i am here to tell u  how Blessed  and how God loves me. , It has been 3 weeks  since i had an accident on Boda  boda,( many people do not know  what aboda boda is bad i will try to get   photo that will explain to u ), now he is how blessed i am, when  the accident occured, The car almost crushed my head, but  good enough, it never happened, now, among other 3people that were involved in an accident,
one (1) past away 4days back, He got some injuries and also had i nternal bleeding. the same thing i had..
I hurt  my head back and mostly my neck that is still hurting me soo much, i hope  once i see a doctor,i will be fine.
Now, i really believe that God realised that all my boys  still needs me, and may be no one can ever do what i do for them, in all ways. yes i believe other people would come in and help them but, i have i feeling that things would not be the same again. I thank God that  he saved me,  i am so happy that He showed me how caring and powerful he is.  He is above everything and  I will praise u  O Lord, with all my heart; and i will tell all your wonders ! Psalm 9:1. please thank u to all who prayed for me, and please continue praying for my healing,, my neck still hurts. but  I BELIEVE IN HIM.  I have got alot to  say, but i only need to thank Him for now. till next time.
always Jeremiah 29:11-14.  "For i know the plans i have fo u", declares the lord," plans to prosper u and not to harm u, plans to give u hope and future. Then u will call upon me and come and pray to me and i will listen to u. You will seek me and find me when u seek me with all your Heart. I will be found by you". declares the Lord.
Love u all!