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Now that I’m getting caught up on posts, I wanted to put up some photos of our Thanksgiving celebration (on the actual holiday of Thanksgiving.  Organized by me and Melissa Maddux, a Church of Christ missionary, we had about 30 people and nationalities including American, Dutch, Mozambican, and Canadian.  No turkey this year – itContinue reading “Thanksgiving – originally posted 1/1/09”

While in Malawi, we learned a few things.  First, Malawi is considered to be one of the poorest nations in the world.  Apparently, it has made some of the top 10 lists.  What is funny is that Malawi is more developed than Mozambique.  I suspect that the problem lies in the population density.  There areContinue reading “Deforestation – originally posted 12/30/08”

We had a “funny” moment yesterday.  When we arrived home several days ago, we found that our well had collapsed, a pipe had broken under the house, mold was growing on some of the walls and some of the roof is leaking again, after a major repair job a few months ago. Kevin came intoContinue reading “Oh, I Forgot – originally posted 12/30/08”

I updated our blog up to our stay in Zomba, which was a beautifully cool spot where we stayed in a small house reminiscent of a lake cottage.  With flagstone floors, Readers Digest Condensed books on the shelves, bunk beds in the corner of the living room and chintz curtains, it felt like a cottageContinue reading “Christmas in Malawi – originally posted 12/30/08”

I know we have mentioned from time to time that things are rough for us financially, for various reasons including rise in prices here, and being under-supported. However, times have been even tougher for our non-American colleagues.We had word this last month that the Brazilian Real was devalued in Mozambique by 40 percent.  Months ago,Continue reading “Times are Tough all Over – originally posted 12/30/08”

Well, our trip to Malawi went well.  We left Chimoio at 4 am in a driving rain (the rainy season chose to start 18 hours before we left) and had a wonderful road – for 45 miles.  Then, the diversions, deep mud and potholes started.  That went on for an hour or so, then weContinue reading “Fun and Freaking Out in Malawi – originally posted 12/21/08”

Since we have internet access for a few days here in Malawi, I thought I’d update with how our trip has gone so far. We arrived in Chimoio and stayed at Maforga mission with friends who are working there in medical work and mobilizing people to spread the Gospel.   We enjoyed seeing the different kindsContinue reading “17 Days in Chimoio – originally posted 12/20/08”

As we are leaving on Saturday for a month away, you might find this space static for awhile.  Hopefully we won’t have any grand tales of adventure that we feel we share with you all.  Just 7 hours of driving on Saturday over mostly cement roads (part of that with enormous potholes) to stay withContinue reading “Getting Ready to Go – originally posted 11/26/08”

Wow, pretty exciting!  An earthquake in Nampula!  However, thankfully I don’t have tales of desparation or horror to share.  No collapsed homes, no mudslides.  Instead, I have only this to relate:  When the shaking started, I woke up, shook Kevin’s arm gently and said sleepily “We’re having an earthquake”.  He stirred, said “Yes, it’s anContinue reading “Earthquake in Nampula – originally posted 11/23/08”

This morning I visited a nearby church with my neighbor.  I had promised to go with her one day because I wanted to encourage her to be part of a church (she had fallen away for some time) and today was the day.  It was very pleasant to be with her and I know sheContinue reading “Lying to the Believers – originally posted 11/23/08”