We’ve been in Africa 2 weeks. It looks very… African. The soil is orange red, and quite dusty, the roads are busy with pedestrians and bicycles that you have to take care not to hit on the narrow roads. The women wear colorful prints, carry babies on their backs and bundles on their heads. Others wear suits. The weather is nice this time of year, cool at night warm in the daytime. I’ve seen some beautiful birds and flowering Jacaranda trees. The Malawians we have met have all been warm and very willing to practice our greetings in Chichewa. I think we are going to like it here.
The kids started school this week, and seem to be adjusting quite nicely. They have all made a number of friends already. We have also met and been helped about by missionaries that have lived here a while, they have made the transition a lot easier. We had our first meeting with the missionaries of Partners in Hope where we prayed for the work and for each other. I’m so happy to be with a group of people who know they depend on God.
Speaking of transitions…. Please, please pray for ours. We need to find a house, furniture and a better internet connection! Pray for our language learning, and for us to be effective in our work here.
Love,
Elizabeth
2 comments:
Es tan bueno saber que estáis bien y adaptandoos. Estáis en mis oraciones y espero una parada transcontinental en Madrid, un abrazo fuerte a todos.
Sara.
Ps. Elisabeth es estupendo leerte:)I am sorry doc for writing in Spanish but i can´t think in English when i am writing to your wife.
Me alegra mucho saber que os estáis adaptando tan bien. Espero que encontréis pronto los muebles y mucho ánimo con el idioma. Estáis en mis oraciones y sigo esperando una visita a Madrid, la ciudad no tiene jacarandas pero las tapas no están nada mal.
Un abrazo fuerte.
Sara.
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