Mzuzu Team (the A team)

Picking up where Josiah left off.....

Saturday morning we awoke at the Mimosa Lodge to cold water (except Josiah and Sam) and breakfast of eggs, chips (french fries) and sausage. Thankfully for me there was also cereal -room temperature milk :( and fruit. We loaded the bus (left late - we're on Malawi time now) to visit orphanage and meet the scholarship winners. The Hope Home is for orphans and children with only 1 parent. The children sang and rejoiced (in English too!) and even had a little Bible quiz. In typical fashion points were awarded to teams, but as each team got a correct answer Jesus got 2 points first, then 2 for me and 2 for you followed by laughter, claps and cheers. It was such a blessing as we passed out sandwiches and drinks! We met the tailoring class and were able to see the sewing machines we've provided. Jesus says if you teach a man to fish.... We've been blessed repeatedly that day with fellowship. It is amazing how much is the same and yet at the same time so much is different. We lunched at the University provided by catering/food service students. I will be adding cabbage to salads when I return. Several of us got to visit the market (Josiah, Sam and Arlyn will wear their new shirts soon.) Bartering skills need some fine-tuning! Dinner was at a restaurant in town. Chicken and beef are standards (same as home) and Spaghetti was also offered. Eating has certainly NOT been a concern (although I packed as if I would have to grow/kill/prepare my own meals.) We had debriefing every evening complete with devotions, recap of crazy things and plans for next day. Went to bed tired, but full of God's grace and love. Surely the Lord's presence is in this place!!

Sonja