We visited Queen Elizabeth Hospital tonight. Our pastor’s son, Kumbo (Desire), was admitted about 11am. They suspected malaria at 10am, confirmed malaria around 3:00pm. But when we went to visit at 6:30pm, Esther (Kumbo’s mom) said now they think it is pneumonia. The hospital hallways are dark but the children’s ward was bright as day, [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Posted in culture on September 15, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Life at Naperi (PHOTOS)
Posted in Uncategorized on September 15, 2009 | 5 Comments »
New beginnings
Posted in Uncategorized on September 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow we begin two new aspects of our journey and mission here in Malawi: Chichewa lessons and the first official circuit visit, of the 22 to be made this year. Chichewa lessons are held at the French Cultural Center here in Blantyre. The first one is scheduled for Saturday morning from 8am – 11am. We [...]
Five Papaya Trees means New Recipes!
Posted in Uncategorized on September 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
PAPAYA BREAKFAST BREAD 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 3 mL salt 1/2 tsp 5 mL baking powder 1 tsp 5 mL baking soda 1 tsp 5 mL grated orange peel 1 tsp 175 mL canola oil 3/4 cup 125 mL packed brown sugar 1/2 cup 125 mL low-fat plain yogurt or [...]
What I know about faith I learn in my marriage
Posted in family on September 8, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I envisioned Malawi, with new roles and grand expectations. But it’s not that simple and clear cut; it’s not a transition that happens overnight or magically by virtue of a new continent. There’s so much to be done so much to be. Last week I was resentful and maybe he was too. I made an [...]
