Well, we are in our last 5 days here in Malawi. Can't believe it is already time to go home. We still don't have a court date for the adoption petition, but our attorney has sent an "urgency" letter to the court and is really trying to get us the court date as soon as possible. Right now, it looks like Jeff will have to stay for 1-2 weeks to finish up everything and bring Linda home.

The building construction is still progressing. Jeff is trying to have all the materials bought before he leaves so that it will be easier to get everything done in a timely manner. The board for Noah's Ark Orphan Care Center has also had meetings with the owner of some land adjacent to the building site. There is a possibility that they may be able to buy the land. If they are able to buy the land, then this will give them room to build a Maize Mill, have a chicken farm, a vegetable garden, etc. The Maize Mill will be able to serve the community there as there is not one nearby. The chicken farm and the garden will be to teach the children and also to help support the Center.

The well in Meteketa is close to being finished. We were hoping to have pictures of final product before we go home, but may have to get them from Pastor Chisale a little later.

Pastor Nancy has taken in more kids now and we have 49 children coming to the Center. There are now 8 (I think) pre-school age children. Pastor Nancy met with the City Assembly and the Assoc. of Pre-Schools and there is training for her to complete to start the Pre-school. She will start that training on Monday and it goes for 13-14 days from 8am-4pm. She is in the process of finding someone to be at the house to supervise the children during those days while she is gone. She will take the training and then will be able to train any other teachers or helpers that she will need to have the pre-school running.

We are missing everyone at home and look forward to seeing everyone, but are not enjoying having to say goodbye to the friends here!