We saw monkeys!

I always wanted to say that. :) We really did see them on our journey Friday from Mchinji to Mzuzu. It's a rare occurrence as it is the first time everyone actually got to see them scamper across the road. (it's the little things.) Everyone is safe and healthy. Today was church in the morning and cooking exchange in the afternoon.  Bible study was on Jeremiah 29:11, our current theme. Our Partnership of Hope Choir sang and Melody was informed by Pastor Nkhata that she was to stay in Malawi and sing at the Mzuzu UMC. She politely declined, I think. :) The worship services here include a lot of singing and dancing. Always an inspiration. Pastor John delivered the sermon and he was exceptional, as usual. He also learned the chorus to a very popular song (including dancing) and brought the house down as he sang in Chichewa. We adjourned to shop for the Cooking Exchange (let's admit it, it's a grand picnic of sharing food from each country and sharing time and developing relationships). We prepared deviled eggs, mac and cheese, sandwiches, walking tacos, smores, chocolate pudding, chili, spaghetti, scotcheroos and no bake cookies. Everything was devoured by
our guests so the team went to our favorite Indian restaurant for dinner. All in all, a wonderful afternoon of building relationships and renewing friendships. Back to the lodge to organize gifts, etc. for the two villages we will visit tomorrow. I continue to be filled with joy with the team this year. Each year we get better and better at this. Each year we experience a host of amazing experiences, most of them unanticipated. This is a "team" in the truest sense of the word. No complaining, always stepping up to help and never hesitating to share the Word at every opportunity. Sometimes that is by word and sometimes by action but it is always inspiring to see. It generally only takes a couple days to experience the "now I get it" moment and this year was no exception. The next "Malawi  Moment" is "How am I going to explain this experience when I get home?" No one has ever been able to answer that question. Maybe this time. Tomorrow brings a visit to the tailoring school, two villages and the University of Mzuzu. Who knows what else. There will almost certainly be something(s). Peace and Blessings to all. I noticed we are getting about 400 page views a day so we do know you are out there and following this amazing adventure. Thank you for that. (S & H - Como esta?)
Dennis