And just like that...

Our trip is almost over.

Tonight is our last night in Malawi.  It has been a crazy 2 weeks.

Our time in Chiwengo village was wonderful.  Though the team was a bit shocked with the bucket showers and non flushing toilets, they were troopers and settled in just fine.  COTN has their children's homes there, where the majority of the kids in full-time care reside.  We truly enjoyed spending a few days with them.  They are sweet, thoughtful, loving and joyful children.  Our biggest highlight in Chiwengo was probably the surprise party thrown for Emily's birthday.  We were moved and amazed at the celebration they pulled off for one of our team members.  They were thrilled to be celebrating "another year of life"...Something they consider a huge accomplishment and blessing.  It was a true celebration, one that I was definitely touched by.

The teaching at the school was another highlight.  God for sure moved in that situation as we were able to (I think) effectively teach them about sexual purity and goal setting.  You should be sure to ask any team member about the things we did.  Although we were discouraged and heart-broken at some of the myths and craziness that they believed, we were so honored for the opportunity to tell them the truth.

Today was our last full day in Malawi - we spent it at the shores of Lake Malawi.  It was a beautiful, fun and relaxing way to end the trip.

As a team we each took a turn tonight discussing our experience so far and a brief overview of what God is doing in our lives.  I can say confidently that God is moving in this team of people - what a privilege it is to see Him at work in the lives of my friends...my Malawi family :)

I'm not able to summarize that part of it - how God has moved in each one of us.  I hope you take the time to ask someone on the team about it. 


Thanks for your prayers.  We have felt protected, provided for and encouraged. 
Kristen