FNC Academy's 2015 Semester Has Begun!

Most of you are aware Wendy and I traveled back once again to Uganda last month for two weeks, leaving behind the girls in the loving care of our family here stateside (Emma, Annnie and Lucy).  The original plan was for me (Todd) to stay in Uganda through March 14th...allowing time for our house in Uganda to close and remain to help lead a group from one of our supporting churches.

I am more than happy to report Wendy and I were able to complete all of our teacher's trainings, give  love and support where needed, and finalize on our house...remaining with only the transaction of funds to be delivered sometime next month.

Which made Wendy and I re-think me staying in Uganda for almost a full month, without her or the kids.  We discussed it with Michael, our director, contacted two of our Kissing Well Board members, then proceeding to check on ticket prices, and after all was said and done, the decision was quite easy to make...so I came home with Wendy, surprising my girls in the process.  I return to Uganda this month on the 25th, arriving a few days before the group, and stay in country till March 14th.  Wendy and I couldn't have been happier on how all this worked out.

Just a note about how FNC Academy is going...

Michael and the team are doing more than well.  In fact when we first pulled up to the compound of the campus, Wendy and I couldn't believe our eyes...it was like God refreshed the entire place.  Michael and the crew worked tirelessly over the break (no-break) to see to it that we were ready for all 77 students...doubling what our student body was from last year.  Uniforms, food, new desks, new offices and two more new classrooms were all done when we arrived...Which made us even more confident that God chose Michael and his amazing team to lead and minister to His people of Uganda...and like we always come back to..."At the end of the day, Ugandans always minister best to Ugandans".

As noted above, our trainings went so well and ALL teachers were more than receptive to the new international curriculum!  We had many comments, they didn't know how much fun and easy teaching could be with the right tools in the right hands.

The first week of school in Uganda is most of the time slow, kids taking their time reporting, and by the end of the week, most are finally in the system once again...oh, but not our students.  On the first day, we had 72 of the 77 report!...and the five that were missing either had illness, or were still coming back from their village.  You should have seen their faces when they were handed their new uniforms, shoes, backpacks, socks, and school supplies...it was like Christmas all over again!

Just this morning I was talking with Michael via Facebook, asking him how things were going, and if the teachers and students were on track.  He reported they were all doing very well and excelling beyond even his expectations...this is God...this is answered prayer.

One more final note I will leave you with...

The Kissing Well, NFP along with FNC Academy are putting together a capital campaign, raising money to build a much needed new school, lead by one of the greatest stateside women of God Wendy and I have ever come across.  Her name is Connie Benson.  Connie has lead the way in the past of raising countless funds for countless non for profit's across the mid west.  Connie and her amazing husband Pat, have been family friends for more than a decade.  We are excited they have accepted the Champion's role of helping to raise the funds for our school, to have phase one constructed by  January of 2017!  As of right now, we have the funds raised and pledged to purchase and secure the 6 acres which the new campus will be located!  Please be looking out for more details about this project and how you might be able to partner with us in the upcoming future. 

For now, Wendy and I and everyone from The Kissing Well and FNC Academy want to say thank you for all your prayers and support...may God richly bless you in the days to come.

Todd