Congs, Congrats, and Congratulations

Josiah's safe arrival has been widely celebrated both in America and in Uganda. We have received hundreds of congratulation emails from our family, friends, and supporters in the States. Likewise, here in Uganda Josiah has also received a warm welcome. While the shortened form of "congratulations" in America is "congrats," here in Uganda we hear "congs!" I have to admit, it took me a while to figure out what "congs" meant. 

We have also received visitors who come to our apartment and see Josiah. We're a little in the dark about how to host these visitors who often stop by unexpectedly but generally stay for only a short while. But it's a pleasure to share our joy with all of our friends here. Some visitors even bring a small cash gift for Josiah according to local tradition! We praise the Lord for Josiah and for the congratulations, congrats, and congs we've received from friends here and abroad.  -Shauen