How to Move to Malawi

Sometimes (not always. sometimes) I wish that this blog post existed. I have been frenetically making lists, checking things off, re-writing the lists, and thinking, what am I forgetting?. I need want a step-by-step guide. "This is how you pack everything you need." "This is how you make sure you don't lose any luggage." "This is how to speak Chichewa." "This is how you become part of a new community." "This is how you cook." "This is how..." The list goes on and on.

I'm still anticipating my move. I'm still excited (and a bit impatient) to be and live and teach in Malawi. But I'm also still learning to trust God, because after all, this is what the Lord said to His followers: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14.27).

And, well, this is where I'm going: (photo from nat.geo)