Tag: driving
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Baptismal Oasis Across the Wilderness – Day 17
Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 I had woken up to some of the sounds outside, although our little cabin does well to keep much of the noise out. I tried to get some more sleep but the silent alarm on my watch insisted that I be awake. I prayed about the events of the day knowing…
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Across the Gullies to Chemba – Day 16
Monday, April 25th, 2022 I woke up early in the morning in Eiffel Flats. Everyone else was still sleeping. I wanted to call home before Lena went to sleep and before we left for Chemba. Chemba is in the area of Gokwe but far from Gokwe Town. Mr. Paul Pombi knows the area well. He…
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Gardens and Mines in Eiffel Flats – Day 15
Sunday, April 24th, 2022 Morning came early since we had to be prepared to leave right away. Mike and Mabasa were also up early finishing a tuneup on the pickup for our trip. They weren’t sure what time they might be finished so Matt and I were packed and ready. The coffee came and went…
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Sabbath Adventures in Mabelreign – Day 14
Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 Sometimes on a Sabbath morning I manage to have a second cup of coffee. Most of the time I’m going over my sermon notes, getting everything gathered up, loading the car, getting things set for the dog, remembering to put on shoes and a jacket, and then Lena and I head…
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Mountains of Adventure in Blantyre and Mulanje – Day 11
Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 The day began as many days have recently. A cup of coffee on the veranda, writing, preparing for the day. Gracious arrived in the morning so we could travel together to visit Mr. Ken Maere, a deacon in the Blantyre congregation who lives in Mulanje. After discussing some pastoral matters we…
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Going Slowly Around Blantyre – Day 10
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 Sitting on the edge of the veranda just after the sun is up you can see the tops of hills and mountains on the other side of the city. Blantyre and its neighborhoods are filled with hills which can make the a difficult drive on unpaved roads. But it also makes…
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Storms Before the Calm
The sun was completely obscured by the cloud cover on that January day in 2017. Stepping out of the airport, the air wasn’t nearly as warm as I had expected it to be, although the humidity level was not surprising. January is in the middle of the rainy season in Malawi and often brings overcast…