March 22nd

We made it! Maria couldn’t believe the difference form the riches of the newly renovated airport in Johannesburg to the poverty of the airport at Lilongwe. Every bag arrived except Darren’s but I think he will be okay if it comes in the next few days. If not things are going to get pretty stinky!? We met Dr.Chris Brooks at the airport along with Pat and his wife Ann. They updated us and prayed for this time which was great! I was able to call home to tell Kim we made it safe and I will need to get some minutes for our cell phone. Sister Gertrude had seen many villages as we flew into Lilongwe and the experience came to life as we weaved through the roads to Life Line Malawi in Ngodzi and passed the same type of villages. Paul was amazed at the number of people traveling along the road on foot and on bicycles. We were so pleased to see the Church and the new buildings popping up at the clinic (maternity building). Tonight has been very relaxing. Dr Brooks is with us and we had a wonderful supper. Chris says to tell everyone he is happy to see old friends and some new blood. We all plan to get a great sleep tonight after such a long trip and the concrete slab should be ready for tomorrow for us to begin work. We love you all and are so excited to be here. Continue to pray for good sleep and health. Also, for the muddy conditions not to slow things down too much.