Wednesday, December 7, 2011

It's December!! :)

I am thankful for the prayers in regards to Dorothy, our ‘mom-away-from-home’. I am finally beginning to understand more of where she is coming from and I recognize that some of the things Kayla and I thought to be issues, were really just her way of dealing with all that is on her plate. We will probably deal with some things here and there during the rest of our stay, but God has helped us to better see Dorothy as He sees her; a precious child seeking to know Him more and share His love with her children.

Last week, the students took their final exams for the end of Term 1. Kayla and I thought we would be done last Friday, but that is not the case. The children have to come to school all this week while the teachers mark their tests and fill out their report cards (which is really more of a booklet). The first two days of this week have gone surprisingly fast and Kayla & I have both been pleased to see our teachers actually teaching for some of the morning instead of just having the students sit at their desks or go outside to play all morning. Though we were looking forward to having this whole week with no school, we have enjoyed having our afternoons free from any school related work (we finished our marking last week). The rest of this week will probably pass quickly and then we’ll be able to start our full ‘vacation’ from school. J

We are drawing ever close to the youth camp!! It is scheduled to begin next Friday, December 16th and will run through the following Friday, December 23rd. We had a meeting with the Youth Leaders in Blantyre this past Saturday to finalize some of the remaining details and being to create a schedule. Kayla and I are still struggling with some of the lack of organization in preparing this camp, but we are glad to be a part of it and help as we are able. There is passion and desire to see this camp happen for the youth and I think God has some mighty plans for these Youth Leaders & campers!! J

Prayers & Praises:

-       Our trip to Zomba Mountain was an adventure to treasure and a beautiful site to see (read more about it in the post below)

-       The Deacon for the Blantyre congregation has been sick for the past couple of weeks. He has had to have a couple brain scans (we are assuming CAT scans, but they could’ve also been MRIs as well) and has also seen a few specialists. Our most recent update is that they have seen great improvement, so we are hopeful for his recovery. Please pray that the doctors & specialists will be able to find and treat was is ailing him.

-       I was finally able to sort through things with the Immigration Office. I have paid for my ‘Temporary Residency Permit’ and now am awaiting its arrival by mail – which may take up to 3 weeks. I am very glad to have this ordeal behind me and to have a better understanding of what is necessary for any visiting Malawi for more than 90 days

-       Please pray for guidance for the future; I have a couple big decisions to make concerning some coursework that I may take in January and my return home in March – as much as I am trying to live here in the moment and appreciate everything in the present, there are a few decisions in the near future that do need my attention

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