I received this email from my mom yesterday. She wrote so beautifully and honestly about the transition back home after her three weeks in Malawi. Please pray with her that God will give her the words to share her experience with those who need to hear it.
It is odd being back to this land of plenty.
So many have asked about the trip, and some I tell stories and some I just say it was an amazing journey. Sometimes I find myself getting angry at peoples comments, but I know the comments are out of ignorance (as so was I until 3 weeks ago). I see the faces of many of the villagers each day. I do my work and find myself wondering why.
I want my family and friends to know about Malawi. To know the beauty of the country, the hospitality of Malawians, the fast pace of the language, the awe inspiring love of God felt in the villages, the desperation of the villagers, the amazing music, the hardship of each day, the horridness of the hospital, the ruggedness of travel, the laughter “okay” brings, the peace I see in Carter and Claire Marin, the amazing love showered on you by your Malawi family, the joy and sadness and frustration your work and the country brings to you and Jeffrey and on and on.
Mom in Kholosi Village
But, as I hear myself speak and look at the pictures I took I do not have the tools to tell our story. One must see for themselves.
For me, today, I am not the same, I am different. I pray I am different tomorrow, too!
Alleluia, Amen.
>>>Sometimes I find myself getting angry at peoples comments, but I know the comments are out of ignorance (…).
I would agree.
“Comments” or “dialogue” may be perceived as “ignorant” but ultimately one has to deliver a deeper desire to engage conversation to answer to the: why, what, who, where, when & how…somehow we need to “become involved” with the human dialogue but do not for various reasons. If we do not, there will be no persuasion and more dangerously, no understanding or healing.
I appreciate your journey and have learned from it.
We are all all one in God’s Kingdom, regardless of inches or miles.
Thank you.
This brings tears to my eyes as I read compassion and love and inability to express holy encounters. Malawi is truly the warm heart of Africa.
Wow! Thank you for sharing.
I look forward to coming and seeing in 8 days! Craziness.
I can identify with your mom’s thoughts and feelings! Great post.
So honest. Yes. One must come and see–zioné, I think, is the Chichewa word for that.