Once again I find myself preparing to make the flong light from Edinburgh to Lima. Its now 12.15 am  in the morning and in four hours the taxis will arrive to take me to the airport. This time I'm more excited than usual, Martha will be accompanying me. This will be her first visit in nearly ten years. She will see great changes in peru. the economy is beginning to grow and peruvians are seeking to take control of their own social deprevation. there are still many problems not tyo mention the growing of the Coco leaf. 

Martha was part of the first workparty that went to Peru from Scotland under the supervision of the Vine Trust. This time she hopes to be able to begin to engage with some of the issues that face the school in Kusi as they look after a number of  children who have additional learning support needs. Who knows this might open a door for educationalist to become involved.

When we think back it is truly amazing to see the things that have been achieved by so many people of good will. I find the whole story humbling. While we have been able to see great progress  in many areas, including the homes for the children, there is still a great deal to be achieved. Union Biblica Peru have undergone abit of a sea change in personnel  and management this past year: including a new General Secretary. All these changes take time to bed down. 

The visit next week will involve Willie McPherson the CEO of the Vine Trust  and Alec Carstairs our Treasurer and myself making separate vsits to the homes we support and beginning to get a feel for some of the issues facing the boys and the houseparents.

Please keep us in your prayers for the coming week as we also try to make connections with potential donors in the corporate world and also meet local church leaders and dignataries when possible. The one great encouraging note for all of us is that ten years ago there were more biys on the street. Today these numbers are falling as Government and other charities working in this area seek to serve the children of Peru.