As I write and post it is almost midnight here in Embangweni. Again, our challenging part is the internet, as it seems to work late at night and early in the morning! Yet, as I read from a devotional book Ellis and I have shared each evening of this journey, I have a sense of peace as we close soon this chapter in Malawi. We are reading, Grace Notes: Daily Readings with Philip Yancey. From the reading today, I want to quote the end as perfect summary to many of the emotions we have felt.
Yancey writes; Love, too, it why I believe. At the end of life, what else matters? “Love never fails,” Paul wrote. “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” He could only be describing God’s love, for no human love meets that standard of perfection. What I have tasted of love convinces me that a perfect love will not be satisfied with the sad tale of this planet, will not rest until evil is conquered and good reigns, will not allow its object to pass from existence. Perfect love perseveres until it perfects.
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| Finishing up the painting today with great helpers! |
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| A visit to see Henry Mvula |
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| A special friend, Elizabeth, also ten years old |
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| A message to the children when they return from winter break |
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| Catherine, Trey and Susan before departing for her home |
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| Catherine showing the children her tamed doves in the backyard |
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| Mr. Hara with his family |
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