Still Alive in Malawi

Hi all,
Just wanted to log in and post that I am still alive here in Malawi even though I haven't blogged in a while. It has been 3 months since we arrived in Malawi...am I the only who thinks this is crazy? 3 months! WOW...we have settled in nicely and have established routines and somewhat predictable schedules. It's hard to believe that November is next week! I think its hard to believe because we just endured through the hottest month here in Malawi and are anxiously awaiting rainy season to begin any day now. It seems like our bodies are playing tricks on us and telling us that because of the hot temps it should still be August or September. We were able to find a pumpkin and make pumpkin pie and other goodies out of it...which pumpkin pie definitely equates November in my mind. We can't wait for the holidays around!

Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well out there in blogworld. I haven't been able to read many posts because of our slow and random findings of internet connections around town. Hope you are able to stay up with us on our other site...click on our logo on the right to read about our Malawi happenings.

Love to all from Malawi!

It's not everyday

It's not everyday that you get to go on a boat ride out on Lake Malawi (the 2nd biggest lake in Africa) and see hippos! We were able to take a little weekend away and see the lake...about 4 hour drive. On Saturday we took a boat ride to an island, then off to the hippo pools. We couldn't get too close but they did give us a little show before heading down under the surface. It was fun! Lake Malawi definitely ranks as one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life. The water is crystal clear...even more clear than the Caribbean waters and the sunsets were breath-taking. It was good to get away for the weekend after being here for 2 months...there is so much that we have taken in and changed in our lives these past months that a little r&r was needed.




Please be praying for our "Hope for AIDS" peer prevention training that is happening over the next 2 weeks! It has been so fun meeting these 30+ youth that have traveled hours from their village to be here during this time! Education of any sort is VERY valued...so this is a special time. They are learning many things as far as making relationships, decision making, cultivating conversations on HIV/AIDS with their peers as well as Biblical training. Please keep them in your prayers that this can be a sweet time of learning and developing their souls and hearts for others.