Hi All,

We have been in the U.S over six full weeks now! It took a week or two to get over jetlag and a couple more weeks to feel settled after yet another transition. It was more of an adventure to get back to the States than we anticipated. We were supposed to travel through the Middle East for our connection to the U.S., but a few days before our scheduled departure, Qatar shut down its airspace due to the conflict in the area. Thankfully, our home office was able to work with Travis and cancel those flights and reroute us through Europe! With only a minor delay, we were able to make it back to Pennsylvania! We are thankful for the Lord’s provision and protection – continue to pray for peace and protection, especially for our brothers and sisters in Christ in these areas.

Hitting the Ground Running!

We “hit the ground running” over here in the States. Lots of visits with loved ones, church/family events, doctor’s appointments, errands, etc… It has definitely not been restful but it has been productive and sweet! Pray that we would be able to rest, be wise in the use of our time, and “settle” into a rhythm here.

Jackson was able to be seen by a specialist and has received an autoinflammatory diagnosis with some treatment options. Please pray for wisdom as we make more appointments and decisions regarding his care. It is a huge answer to prayer to have a diagnosis and some treatment options after over 2 years of trying to find answers!

We have been homeschooling as we have been able and continue to work towards completion of First Grade for the twins – you can be praying that we would finish the school year well and enjoy our time of learning. The little two are enjoying having more time with Daddy as Travis is able to be around more! Oh, and just to add to the fun we are in the middle of potty training too!

In the midst of sweet reunions with friends and family, we have also walked through loss. My grandfather passed away shortly after we returned as did a friend of mine and Travis’s. We are grieving the losses and also thankful that the Lord allowed us to be here during these hard times and that I was able to see my grandfather before he passed away. When we said goodbye to loved ones almost 2 years ago, we knew a hard reality of missionary life was that there would likely be loved ones we wouldn’t see again on this earth… our friend Sam was one of those. We are looking forward to the day when we get to join him in eternity where there is no more pain or sorrow or sickness. What a joy to have that hope in Christ!

Baby Carson

We praise God for a safe pregnancy and delivery of baby Carson! Addy really wanted a little sister but took it well when it turned out the baby was a boy and her 4th brother!! The kids have been LOVING having a baby sibling to care for and hold! It has been a blessing to be in the States so family and friends could meet baby Carson- and provide support to our whole family! We are incredibly blessed by them. … And now we are adjusting to being severely outnumbered, haha.

Reporting on & Reports From the Field

One thing we are looking forward to while back in the States is getting to share with others about the work that God is doing in Uganda! So far, Travis has been able to share with our Denominations’ Committee on Diaconal Ministries and our home church! Lord willing, we will be able to share with a few other churches, our presbytery, at our denomination’s General Assembly, some youth camps, and other opportunities!

We have heard good reports from our teammates and other friends back in Uganda. Please continue to pray for the work going on there. Pray for the Church as they continue to grow and serve one another, for our team as they continue the work of the mission, and for the young men in our Timothy Program as they work hard in their studies. Also be in prayer for Timo as he works towards licensure and ordination. We are thankful that Jeff, Gloria, and Ben (the short-term missionaries filling in for us) have been settling in, adjusting well, and plugging away at maintenance projects!

In Christ,

The Emmett’s

Praises

We have so many things to be thankful for in this newsletter. The Lord is good!

  • Safety in our travels in/from Uganda to the States

  • The birth of Carson!
  • Positive reports from the field of the work being done
  • Jackson has a diagnosis and treatment options!
  • Time with loved ones

Prayers

  • Continued health & safety for our family and team back in Uganda

  • The missionary associates as they continue to adjust and work hard
  • Unity, energy, and wisdom for our team
  • The Church in Uganda to continue to grow and remain faithful to the Lord
  • The TDT guys as they continue their studies
  • Wisdom for us and the doctors as we decide on treatment options for Jackson
  • Sleep & Rest for us all!
  • Safety for stateside travel as we visit family and go to different speaking engagements
  • For the Lord to bless and use the opportunities we have to share about foreign missions to stir up other believers to be more involved through prayer and service