Malawi - We are here!

We have made it safely and without any trouble to Malawi. Our accommodations are fabulous - Debbie and I share a bungalow with 8 beds and two bathrooms. I think that is plenty of room. We were able to unload all the bins and sort through all the clothes yesterday. They are all scattered on our floor now. We have also been to the school where the kids go and visited all the classrooms and met the headmaster of the school. We took some photos - but it was overwhelming to meet Rose and Bettie Banda. Photos will be coming but Sherry who sponsors Bettie was overwhelmed to be able to give her a hug. Rose is TINY!

We visited the village this morning as well and saw the wells, the feeding program and they were making lunch. Wow it smelled good.  They had just painted the resource room and were cleaning when we arrived.  We look forward to going back tomorrow to help the widows and give them their gifts of shirts and skirts.

The PET made it to our destination as did all 13 bins.  We also recruited two gate agents for next trip and they can ship for free.  We scooted through customs without a hitch and the guys from the college were there to help pick up our bins.  None of them were secured but we only lost a few items after we had sorted through them. 

It is warm here and humid but warm showers, clean rooms and good food.  We went to dinner last night and to the grocery store - both were an experience! 

We are all fairing well - no one sick - just tired and a little warm but drinking lots of water.  Oh yeah, Caleb, our 16 year old had the experience of a lifetime.  He drove our vehicle from the school to the village and was able to avoid all potholes, not strip the the gears and drive on the right (I mean left) side of the road without hitting anyone.  It was fun and something I doubt he will forget.

We should have internet back at the college today or tomorrow so I will be able to think through my blog and share more later. 

More later..... keep praying for safety in travels and rest.