Farewell

Our time has come to end here in Malawi. It has been a very good trip. Each trip God seems to remind us that relationships with people are more important that what you do, what you own, and what is on your schedule. It is a good lesson to learn. Our last evening here, our friends, Abusa (pastor) and Amayi (Mrs) Dimba came to visit. As we said our farewells, Amayi Dimba presented Michelle with a 4meter piece of cloth called a chitengi. You cut it into two pieces and use it wrapped around your skirt. As Amayi Dimba showed Michelle how to wear it, she told Michelle, “Remember you are now an African Woman and I love you.” Such an honor! Here are photos of the two of them, each wearing half of the cloth.

Thank you to everyone for all your support, your prayers, your blog comments and emails. We have been so encouraged the entire trip. We are blessed to have such loving family and friends. We are sad to say good-bye to the many friends we have made here, but we are excited to return home to all of you. God bless you all.
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