Last Chance - getting everything ready for our time away. As we prepared for a trip to the US, it seemed like all of the important meetings needed to happen. It seemed like just when we were hitting a good pace, it was time for a break. Even though were needed in Malawi, that doesn't mean that were essential. It's nice to be needed and it's nice to feel like we are actually doing some good in giving our brethren in Malawi some of what they might need, but while w...

It is always difficult saying goodbye to people you have gotten to know. It is always bittersweet every single time. We woke up early, had some hot coffee and a nice breakfast, hugged a few people, and caught a ride with Vivien and Cathy to the Avalon Guest House where we stayed before camp. It was so nice to just relax for a time. We did go out for lunch at KFC (have to try KFC in at least three or four different countries). Jason stopped by to get our photos, a...

We arrived in Johannesburg late Friday afternoon after a short 15+ hour flight. Jason Webster, a deacon in the local congregation picked us up from the airport along with Nick and Megan Lamoureux. He and his wife Monique live in Pretoria with their four children. We had a lovely candle lit meal with them outside under a tree in their yard as the clouds rolled in and we could see lightning off in the distance. Jason drove us to the Avalon Guest House where we woul...