Madeline Hoyt our daughter was gracious enough to give us an update from her ongoing travels.
Click on the photo above for a brief video showing the Cherish Uganda Community Library. The library along with Hope Clinic and administrative buildings were all built by the eMi CM team. The books were lovingly gathered over 16 years bought from homeschool families departing Uganda, schools closing, our own homeschool library, and visitors. Special thanks and acknowledgement goes to our late friend and mentor Kent Wilson, who with Debbie his wife, always believed in my dream of creating a library in Uganda.
Update from Madeline Hoyt
Revisiting the home you knew as a child can be both refreshing and disappointing. People move on with time, and the life I once knew has changed while I was distracted. Some changes positive and others negative. It’s the way of life.
But after about two years in Colorado Springs fighting with culture shock, It was time for me to return and assess the damage. My written purpose was to sort through my families library of books and donate the relevant ones. But, the underlying purpose was that of rest, healing, and to spark a new relationship with my country. One that is fitting for adulthood. I have succeeded in all four of those goals.
Space and silence is healing in a way I never could have imagined. It allows the heart to work through all the grime that builds up over time. Getting the opportunity to forgive and grow from past pains has opened space for joy to start a glow in my heart once again.
Aside from my time in Uganda, I managed to squeeze in a week to visit Kenya. Giving me the opportunity to find resolution at Rift Valley Academy, family friends graciously hosted me.
The time was emotionally draining but very well spent. Visiting the place that held my pain and anger for so long, relieved me of a great burden. Animosity I once held for the school and my family has found its way out of my system allowing space for new relationship. A new relationship with myself and with my family. I am ready to move forward without the burdens of the past weighing me down.
Greece is my near future. A step towards my greater purpose. For now though, I will be focusing on my time farming and getting to know a brand new culture. Hopefully this glow sparked within and kindled with tender care will find itself fully aflame. I pray it will shine so brightly that my joy will be spread even to strangers I pass on the streets of Volos.
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For starters, in 1998 EMI’s first field office was established by Glen Woodruff in Mussoorie, India. In 2012 they moved to New Delhi. Now EMI, India wants me to spend a month in their office? Why you ask?
I’ll be in India from February 7 until March 6.Then in Uganda from March 6 until March 21.This will be my first trip to India. Please pray that God give me the wisdom to listen and learn from my fellow colleagues that call India their home. Pray that between our several decades of combined professional experience, and most importantly, along with our desire to glorify God, that we discover solutions that get us around the road blocks that might otherwise prevent us from reaching the lost.
Greetings friends. Seems this is a common statement among missionaries. Lots of hellos and goodbyes as we journey through places visiting, working on projects, and encouraging one another. I hope as your holiday travels begin you are able to take the time to have those great conversations of the heart where you grow in both friendship and faith. 
Hello All,
Sophia is now a Scarlet Knight! We are so proud of her. She earned merit scholarships in the most competitive program at Rutgers, only 20% get admitted and only 1/3 of those get merit scholarships. Congrats to our amazing girl.
Janet will be taking a gap year where she is excited to settle into Colorado Springs. She plans to get a job, learn to drive 😉watch out CO, and catch up with friends and family. She is interested in pursuing a career in the human services field and will be narrowing down her options as she gets some experience in life outside of high school and the mission field. We are super proud of Janet and know her kindness and faith in the Lord will take her far. 
Madeline has been accepted at The Village High School in Colorado Springs where she will finish out her senior year. Her desire is to work part time while attending high school so she can qualify for instate tuition for university in 2022. She will be working closely with a mentor and an art instructor to prepare a substantial and compelling portfolio to get into a good art program. She is seeking a BFA in Fine Arts and a masters in Art Therapy or Education.
Hannah has had some significant challenges this COVID season. She and I are excited to be checking out some new opportunities in Colorado Springs to help with both school and social issues while back on furlough. She is a courageous and brave girl with a bright future. Pray for the right member care solutions and how much she is going to miss this sweet kitty she adopted at RVA. Enda will be staying here loved by several RVA families and forever entertained by chasing wildlife and sunning in her favorite sunny garden spots.
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