These are two of the gardeners who work here at the Free Methodist Compound. Solomon is on the left and Kangiwiya is the one on the right. Sometimes life here seems very routine with work and school. But the other day we were lucky enough to really make a difference in a couple of guys lives. Both Solomon and Kangiwiya live very far away from us. One walks 1 1/2 hours to work here and the other walks over 2 hours to get here. Then they have to walk home. While they are here the work they do is very physical. We were able to help them buy bikes so that now they can make it here in just 1/2 the time. It was so cool to see the big smiles on their faces when they recieved their bikes. They are working extra helping us with our tent rentals to pay for part of the bike while we were able to subsidize the rest.
Sometimes here it seems like what we are doing makes very little difference but when you get to be personally involved in helping make someones life more pleasant it really makes it all seem worthwhile. During the months that we have lived here in this compound we have had a great opportunity to connect with some very amazing Malawians like Solomon and Kangiwiya. We have been able to help 2 kids here go to school for this term that would not have been able to afford the fees without assistance, we have been able to provide extra food for some of the families living here on campus, we have hosted a business training weekend for some of the pastors in this area but most of all we have been able to make friendships and really get to hear some amazing stories.
We are so thankful to be able to be here in Malawi. Please continue to pray that we would have tolerance and patience with the inconsistent power, internet and water and that we will stay open to whatever God has planned for us to do here.
David, Becky, Ryan and Kimmy
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