Ok, so I think I'm packed.  The thing about Malawi, is if you forget it, you can't buy it when you get there.  Malawi is a very poor nation, but is nicknamed "the warm heart of Africa".  The average life expectancy is 39 years.  The primary vocation is sustenance agriculture.

Last year I was pretty overwhelmed and found myself in tears at least once a day.  So much that when Father Emmanuel introduced me, he would say " and this one, she is full of tears".  I think I'm better prepared both emotionally and physically this time around.

Our flight departs at 6:40 tonight and is an overnight to London.   We than have another overnight to Nairobi, and will arrive in Lilongwe Tuesday around noon.

The bunkhouse where we will stay.

Our waiting room.

Last year's team. L to R: Scott Beathard, Mike Heatley, Heidi Cordi, MD, Esteban Lucio, yours truly, Leslie McKown.

The wonderful priests who care for the poor people of Bowe, Malawi and who will be our generous hosts. L to R: Father Levinius, Father Joseph, Father Emmanuel (Little E), Father Stephen, Father Emmanuel (Big E).

Ok,  need to do a last minute check and head to the airport within the hour.  All prayers and thoughts are appreciated!