Traveling to the Chigumukire center the last few days has been an adventure for part of the group. The minibus rides have been eventful and full of new experiences! From beginning the day by waiting 45 minutes to try to get enough passengers to fill the van, to getting gas in a pop bottle after running out of gas even though they just passed a gas station, to hauling chickens, sawblades and bamboo in the trunk, the mini bus rides always kept us entertained. The group that has been going to Mkhomabasa has an hour drive each day with our driver, Peter. This area has a desert look with the baobab trees, cacti, and dry river beds.
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Today we all had an enjoyable day the the Mkomobasa and Chigumukire childcare centers. As we drive down the road, the children excitedly race behind the vehicle chanting "A Mzungu, a Mzungu" which means "a white person". We are barely out of the back of the vehicle when we are bombarded with fist bumps, high fives, and handshakes. It was heartwarming when we said Good Morning to the children, the replied with the usual good morning and how are you, madam. Then then said " you are all so special!" It was so nice to hear from the children themselves how the week we spend with them is so appreciated.
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Yesterday we went to church at the Mulinga childcare center. The pastor spoke a few words from the Westminster Short Catechism about prayer. It was also nice to hear the pastor preach a sermon on 2 Samuel 14:1-13 which was based on one of the Treasured Meditation booklets we had gifted him - “The Best Friend” by John Owen. We had Sunday soup with Florus and Janneke and also tried a “paw paw” fruit which we found out tasted like a cantaloupe.
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We started our last day at the center with the children running behind our Land Cruiser as we drove up the path to the child care center.
Each morning as we arrived at the center, the children were eating their porridge for breakfast. We told our last Bible stories and were amazed at how well the children knew their English Bible verse and Psalter after practicing all week.
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The past few days have been full of learning experiences. Yesterday at Mulinga Childcare Centre we had the privilege of teaching and helping at the agogo feeding (feeding the elderly Malawians) which is outside of our regular program. This is also a program through Timotheos which ensures the elderly are fed and taught from Gods Word during some of the dry months.
Read MoreOver the course of the past two days we have had a very thorough and welcoming introduction of a childcare center and foster home at both Mbulumbuzi and Mulinga. The teachers were very grateful that we were willing to spend a week at both centres. On both days we were able to help make and serve the nsima for lunch.
Today we had a very special day
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guest blog written by Ranen Korporaal…
Yesterday morning, we went to the center for the last time this trip. As you know we have been working on collecting data for sponsorship updates so we returned to gather data from any children who were absent the previous two days. Most of the Standard 8 children also came yesterday as they have been on holidays while they wait for their exam results!
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A day, so full of so many emotions! So much to say, but alas, we lack the words!
Let’s skip to the highlight of today - visiting the home of each of our sponsor children. Mbousa Laimu, the pastor from the Chigumukire Child Care Centre, took us for a walk through the village
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I am feeling exceptionally blessed to be able to experience Malawi with both Ben and three of our children.
They have all been supporting a child since 2017 and today Katie got to meet hers! What an incredible experience. Beyond words. In 2018 I met Esnat for the first time, an incredibly timid preschooler sobbing on the nursery room floor, exhausted and clearly bothered by something. Today she ran to us, recognizing me from previous trips, with a large hug and incredibly warm smile. So, so special!
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March 18, 2024
Another splendid day in southern Malawi: 30 degrees and sunny. Another day of flopping around like a fish in the back of a Land Rover on a bumpy road. And another day of stunning scenery, unforgettable moments, and lasting memories.
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Winter has arrived in Malawi! This brings on a new set of challenges for our beneficiaries and their families. Imagine not having a sweater to wear to help keep you warm? Imagine not being able to sleep at night because the house is just too cold…
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How is the childcare centre currently operating? We have found a creative way to appease government regulations while still providing sustenance, education and Biblical meditations for our children…
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