Saturday morning we drove up to Fort Wayne to spend time with family, see friends and offer thanks to the many people who have and continue to support our journey. As an aside, the drive up held it’s own funny moments. We have not experienced trauma from culture shock, but there are some curious – [...]
Archive for April, 2010
Visiting St. Joe UMC
Posted in culture, family, Mission on April 26, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Back at Belmont UMC
Posted in Uncategorized on April 23, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Last night we were able to be present for Herb, Sue, Lanecia and Heather’s presentation at Belmont UMC on their mission trips to Malawi. Herb and Sue shared their consistent enthusiasm, deep love and shared joy for the accomplishments and challenges of the United Methodist Church in Malawi. Heather described perfectly the beauty of arriving [...]
Taking a Walk
Posted in Uncategorized on April 20, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I went for a walk in our neighborhood yesterday afternoon. It’s a gorgeous time of year to return to Nashville – the dogwoods are in bloom, everything is bright lemon-limey green, almost glowing with health and new life. I only saw two other people on the road. It was quiet and peaceful… and oddly disconcerting. [...]
Journal Entry: Friday, April 16
Posted in family on April 19, 2010 | 7 Comments »
We are home. The kids are at the table playing with play doh. Jeff is online picking out a new computer. We’re having coffee and just got an email from David Henry asking about La Terraza. We are home. The last week in Malawi was a blur. Errands, playdates for the kids, donation and visit [...]
Reflections from Heather Harriss
Posted in culture, Mission, MUMC on April 13, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Friends, Readers and anyone mildly interested in Our Journey… the last week has been a blur of conflicting emotions and to do lists. I haven’t been able to get my thoughts in order and then I read this beautiful article by Heather Harriss from her time in Malawi. Please enjoy her clear and articulate reflections, [...]
