Monday, August 25, 2008

The last couple of days have been packed with excitement.

On Saturday, we were able to go to a Game Park Reserve with Pastor Nancy and Brother Chinooka. It was something that Pastor Nancy has not been able to do yet, so it was fun to be able to go. We were able to see Impala, Bush Buck, Water Bucks, a Hippo, Warthogs, Bush Pigs, and Elephant. The guide we were with found out where the elephant were so we went chasing them to see if we could get close enough to see them. We ended spotting one and the guide let us get out of the vehicle for a walk into the bush. We ended up getting within 75 yards of 2 bull elephants. It was very exciting to be able to see them so close.

Yesterday, we were able to go to the village of Metakata in the Zomba district. This is where the 2nd Noah's Ark Orphan Care is located here in Malawi. We arrived there in time for the church service and then they had a special program for us to highlight what the kids there have been able to accomplish. The program there started in January of this year and already has made tremendous progress in the schooling of the kids there. They feed 52 children twice a day.

The building project is coming along great. Most of the brick around the perimeter is up. By Thursday, they should have all of the brick for the first floor (including the interior walls) up.

Evelyn has come out of the coma and is eating, but she is still in a lot of pain and still in the hospital. Jeff and Pastor Chisala are going to try to go up and see her Wednesday or Thursday.

Our flight leaves here on Friday morning, so if we don't get to post any other updates before we leave - We are looking forward to seeing everyone at home very soon.

1 comment:

momanddad said...

Glad to hear all is going well with the work.  All are well here also.  Annie, are you keeping your daily journal?  We have a couple articles for you to put in it.  Boots misses all of you very much.  Looking forward to seeing you and holding you on Sat.  Love, Mom and Dad, Poppy and Grandmaa