A volunteer named Alex Roddy was here for about 7 weeks and then has moved on to Ethiopia and Rwanda. He is a recent graduate of Walla Walla University with an engineering degree. We certainly enjoyed having him here and he was MOST helpful! I thought you might enjoy his perspectives on life here -- See his blog: HERE
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Projects Galore!!
So there is so much to be done here at Malamulo and I am thankful to have some help now!! Ryan and Sharlene Hayton arrived one month ago with their two boys. Ryan is the Surgeon for Malamulo and already hard at work. He has set up an organization to work on projects here at Malamulo and today just announced his first project. See his website here for more information: www.MalawiMedicalMissions.org Especially if you have a burden for medical work - this project will be to renovate the operating rooms with equipment which is much needed!
Also Randy and Nicole arrived about 10 days ago and are settling in. Randy has started working on a few projects and is excited about the variety of things going on. With the help of some community members there are plans for a football (soccer) and netball tournament in Blantyre to raise money for a hospital project. Also we are developing plans to put up a permanent structure for a Nutritional Rehabilitation Center, Staff housing, and other projects around campus. I am so thankful for his help - already!
It is so nice to have family here too! I sometimes forget they are here then I see one of my nephews and get a hug or an excited greeting and it makes my day! It is so important to be loved and have people around that care for you - I guess I forget that sometimes! They all seem to be settling in ok but the days with no electricity are hard (like today).
My work challenges me every day. I can't even explain all of the issues that arise every day here - it would be exhausting just to write them. Today when I woke up I knew I was facing a difficult meeting first thing and I picked up my Bible to find some encouragement. Isa. 33:6 popped out at me and has been my theme today: "In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.The fear of the Lord will be your treasure." What an amazing promise!
This past weekend was fun with Drew (from Mozambique) in town for a few days. He and some other friends from Blantyre came out on Sabbath and a big group of us went to Mt. Mulanje to the waterfalls. It was a hot day so good for swimming, we brought a picnic and just enjoyed the day. So nice to relax and hang out with friends too. Also fun to be there with my nephews and have them experience Malawi for the first time. These outings are bright spots in my months - I am so thankful for them and all of the people around to share them with.
Electricity has been out all day today... guess i better get home and light some candles. Thank you for your prayers. I'll try to write again soon.
It is so nice to have family here too! I sometimes forget they are here then I see one of my nephews and get a hug or an excited greeting and it makes my day! It is so important to be loved and have people around that care for you - I guess I forget that sometimes! They all seem to be settling in ok but the days with no electricity are hard (like today).
My work challenges me every day. I can't even explain all of the issues that arise every day here - it would be exhausting just to write them. Today when I woke up I knew I was facing a difficult meeting first thing and I picked up my Bible to find some encouragement. Isa. 33:6 popped out at me and has been my theme today: "In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.The fear of the Lord will be your treasure." What an amazing promise!
This past weekend was fun with Drew (from Mozambique) in town for a few days. He and some other friends from Blantyre came out on Sabbath and a big group of us went to Mt. Mulanje to the waterfalls. It was a hot day so good for swimming, we brought a picnic and just enjoyed the day. So nice to relax and hang out with friends too. Also fun to be there with my nephews and have them experience Malawi for the first time. These outings are bright spots in my months - I am so thankful for them and all of the people around to share them with.
Electricity has been out all day today... guess i better get home and light some candles. Thank you for your prayers. I'll try to write again soon.
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