Friday 6 July 2018

The Warm Heart of Africa

June seemed to fly by so quickly for us! We celebrated lots of birthdays, and spent a number of days in the community.

This year Hands at Work has begun projects to see the transformation of the physical structures of our Life Centers. The vision is to see our Care Workers, children and the international church come together to bring colour and life to these spaces. Before we invited others to be a part of this we wanted to have the opportunity to participate in this ourselves. In the middle of June we saw the completion of a project in Zwelisha community in South Africa.

At the end of June, I had the opportunity to spend 12 days in Malawi. It's the longest I have been away from Finnley + Tommy since Finn was born. It was such a blessing to be able to leave them behind and know that Tommy had incredible support from our community. I never thought twice or felt the need to worry, it put my momma heart at ease knowing they were so well supported!

Malawi is known as the "warm heart of africa" and every time I return it becomes more and more evident why. The friendly, genuine warmth and hospitality displayed by it's people makes it a place such a pleasure to return to.

I was in Malawi to host a group of nurses from the US. I really enjoy hosting these teams, they are very different from the other teams Hands receives and God also does something unique through them. We spent time primarily in the community of Mcheneke running mobile clinics and health education classes alongside local nurses from Malawi. It's amazing how hosting a team gives you all kinds of opportunities to share your own heart and calling to this work. God has a way of refreshing you as you pour out onto others.

Coming up this month, Malster family 'staycation', preparing for our dear friends wedding, and spending time in the communities in South Africa. 

Love + Blessings Morgan