THESE TIMES
News from the Hugo's

These last few weeks have been a major ‘training run’ in faith for the whole family….  After a lovely annual SIM spiritual life conference, we headed home to anticipate Barbs annual PETscan.  It came back with 2 spots of mild concern on her spine…  Visits to neurosurgeon, more scans, much evidence of His fingerprints along the way… brought us out the other side, with an ‘all clear’ result for which we’re praising our Father for.  Another 6 months to ‘get on with things’ … then we see again (Barb has routine blood tests in Jan and scans and blood tests in July). 

Most of the SIM folks who attended the spiritual life conference this year

This recent time of wondering has reminded us again to keep our focus in the ‘up’ place (meaning our eyes on His face).  Seeking His will above our own and also remembering to love on and enjoy each other more… making the right kind of memories.  We are so thankful that He has allowed us another window of opportunity to practice these  in a time of calmer seas. 

These July holidays allowed Mark the time to work further on the house.  He put up ceilings in 3 more rooms (now just 1to go) and 2 of the rooms even have cornices already.  He also competed all the rewiring jobs... all the plugs now work!

We’re winding up again for this next term.  Mark started teaching at Durban Bible College this week after the July break (this time with 2^nd and 3^rd year students on the subject of Missions). He starts his weekly Umlazi ZEBS (Zion Bible School) at the end of July again and the Mayville ZEBS, that he assists with, has not taken a July break and continues once a month. 

The kids and Barb also started school this week, with a focus on learning and not trying to make scheduleJ  Ks gym scedules and competitions culminate this term in the regional (August) and national (Sept) competitions.  J starts art, scouts and drums again too.  At the start of the holiday, he got to go on his first 2 night camping trip with scouts which he enjoyed.

Kara showing off her new club leotard

J recieving his first air scout badges

 Moving… when oh whenJ 

We’re now looking for a house in Cape Town and can move any time from Oct.  Praying for His timing and direction.  Pray for our resting in Him during the wondering. 

Thank you for your prayers, friendship and interest in our lives.  A huge thank you to our financial support team too (if you’d like to find out how to support us financially, please let us know and we will respond to you personally). 

Together in His care

Mark, Barb, JJ and Kara Hugo

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa