A slight change of course

So….we’ve been here 3 months, have learned a LITTLE, and have a LOT further to go! We have figured out a little more about ourselves in this adventure, though, and have modified our working arrangement with Miqlat.  Simply put, we are now living in a separate house and are working with Miqlat in a more independent role.  It's all good, though!

Upon arrival here, we found Miqlat to be staffed with capable administrators already working here and living in the Miqlat house full-time. It made sense, therefore, to find our own home in lieu of sharing one full-time … as much as we have valued the friendships of those living in the house.   And our decision to work independently from Miqlat was based on many factors, but they are not as important as the fact that we will still work with Miqlat at the Kogoya Hope Center as a liaison with our Fallbrook Pres family of sponsors.

So, what does this change really mean? We are living fairly close to the Miqlat house, and will still be there should a team from Fallbrook arrive (and we will rejoice in that family reunion)!  We are still working with Miqlat in a variety of projects, including "Annie's Closet" in July/August, when we will hosting Brad Britton, Madison Britton and Alexis Franks. We are counting the days for their arrival!  Also, we will be involved in the October short-term mission trip to build playgrounds at the hope centers, among other projects. However, we will now be involved in other ministries in Malawi as well, as the needs here are abundant and we feel a calling to venture outside the walls of Miqlat.

Rest assured we will continue to be involved at the Kogoya Hope Center -- spending time there on a variety of projects and continuing to bring news of the Kogoya children to the sponsors at Fallbrook Pres.  More blog posts will include updates and pictures from Kogoya, but here are a few to tide you over:

Annie greets Chifundo, sponsored by Greg and Teresa Johnson

Twins Petulo (left) and Yohane (right) are sponsored by

Greg/Janet Coppock and Harold/Susan Aurand, respectively.

Ronald stops to offer a smile of thanks to his sponsors, 

Jerry and Adele Maurer.

Stay tuned for more info on our projects in Malawi, our new dwelling place, and more surprises we are sure to stumble upon … remembering always that God’s timing and divine interruptions are just part of the plan...and the fun!