An update (with pictures!)

I have been busy. Hasn't everyone?

Two weekends ago I attended my fabulous friend's bridal shower at the best cafe in Lilongwe. We all but took over.

Two weeks ago I played lots of Sorry with four exceptionally fun kids. I told you about that already.

What I didn't tell you was that during that week, I spent one afternoon getting one of my wards--and her four friends--primped for their performance at the ABCCA talent show. The girls danced to "Happy" and it was adorable. I took a break from selling hotdogs to get a video...and a terrible from-the-back row photo of the stage.

Promptly after my extended babysitting gig, I spent a long weekend at Nkhata Bay, which is a wondrously beautiful place a bit north on the lake. I spent four days relaxing, swimming, reading, and getting to know some great people a bit better.  

Last Thursday I headed to Chinsapo for the usual kids' Bible club, but it was far from usual! A team of short-termmers did a special presentation to the whole crowd of 800 kids at once. With the help of a very skilled interpreter, they shared the story of the father and his two sons. 

This past weekend I spent time by the pool and looked up at this sky. 

I also spent more than enough time in the kitchen, making more than enough food to feed myself and my housemates--BUT my housemates were away for most of the weekend. It was a sad and lonely 2 1/2 days. 

Finalmente, I spent Easter with some wonderful friends, including this sweet guy! (and Sydney :) )

Spring break has been a blessing so far. The best, however, is yet to come. I will publish another update roughly this time next week to share. (hint: my mom and sister are coming for a visitor. Did I say "hint"? I meant "spoiler.")