August 2022
FAMILY UPDATE
Dear Friends,
When we left America just 16 years ago, the Hurley family looked considerably different from today. When we first moved to Uganda, we came with a 6 year-old, 3 year-old, and a 3 month-old. We could easily fit in a small sedan, on one couch, and in one hotel room. 16 years later, our family has added 5 adopted children and dozens of foster children. We don’t even fit at the dining room table!
We are thankful for the growth of our family in size and age, but with growth comes change. As I write, we are preparing to launch our 2 sons, Zeek and Ethan. They have enrolled at The Master’s University, 9,393 miles from our home in Uganda. Needless to say, this transition is bittersweet. We know that children need to leave the nest and enter the next stage of development, but we will certainly miss 2 of our best friends. Zeek and Ethan have used their short years to invest in their siblings, church, and community. Their absence will be keenly felt.
The Hurley extended family passed the tissue box as they sent off Zeek and Ethan to college.
Instead of grieving what we are losing, we are resolved to focus on what God has given. Our good Father has given us many sweet years with our incredible sons. And now they have the opportunity to grow academically and spiritually in a Christ-centered environment. What more could parents ask for? God has been so faithful to our family.
For the King & His Kingdom,
Shannon & Danielle
Zeek giving his sister Ella one last hug!
Click HERE to read a blog post written by Zeek where he reflects on his life growing up in Uganda and on one of most difficult things he has ever experienced.
Ethan saying goodbye to a childhood friend.
Click HERE to read a blog post written by Ethan where he reflects on his life growing up in Uganda and thoughts on entering this next chapter of his life.
FAMILY PRAYER REQUESTS
Please pray that our boys will adjust smoothly to American and college life.
Please pray that they will be able to process cultural differences biblically.
Please pray for us back in Uganda as we adjust to life without our boys and for God’s blessing as we continue to disciple the many children in our home.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
Zeek's Missions Trip
If you haven't had a chance already, checkout this blog post that Zeek wrote about a missions trip he was a part of. In it he shares a story about how God answered a prayer of a pastor who lives in a remote village 7 hours north of SOS.
Click HERE to read.
CBCK Youth Camp Story
In April 19 volunteers from Community Bible Church put on a camp for the youth who live in our community. Our team ministered to 162 young men and women. In this blog post Zeek shares the stories of 3 individuals who were impacted by a recent youth camp held by CBCK.
Click HERE to read!
