While We were Gone

“Who is minding the store while you are here in the States?” It’s a question raised at almost every one of our 8 Nursery presentations during September.

The answer is simple—our competent Malawian staff. Augustine Harawa (Administrative Assistant), Anna Kamanga (Nurse), and Veronica Mwenelupembe (Staff Supervisor), took full responsibility for all administrative decisions. Our 12 nannies, 2 house-keepers, 2 watchmen, and 1 gardener, carried on faithfully.

Upon our return we were welcomed with songs and hugs. We were also welcomed by 15 healthy babies,

including 3 new arrivals Brandina, Eunice, and Gift. Alec, however, Alec who has filled our life with the joy of his smile, his play, and his hugs since our arrival last August, Alec has gone back to his home in the village. That is the joy of why the Nursery exists, but still it hurts.

Visiting our own “home village” in the States was a joy, but so is the return to our village here in Mzuzu.

Pictured are our 4 newest residents going to the clinic for their baby shots.