Happy belated Malawian Mother's Day!!!

In Malawi, Mother's Day is October 8th and it's a national holiday, meaning NO SCHOOL! I was very thankful to have yesterday off as I have been feeling awful all weekend. I made it to school today, but took things slow, as the morning sickness is still very strong. My kids are so great and forgiving though. This morning, I let them know that I was not feeling well, and one said "that is okay. We know it is the baby. he is eating all of your food!" The kids are so excited and curious about the baby in my belly. I love hearing their ideas about babies, how they are born, how they eat and dance while they are in my belly. It's so cute.

Another cute thing was last Friday's Reading Day. Every year, there is a Reading Day at school, where the kids are encouraged to dress up at a character from a story. I of course, pulled out my Pippi Longstockings get up. The kids were so adorable. We invited the parents to come and read, and we also made little books ourselves. It was a fun day of reading activities.



This week is our last week of the 1st quarter. I can't believe it is already October! Next week, we have a break. I will probably use the time to work on report cards and get a head start on next quarter.

Dan and I are looking forward to the time off. I can't wait to be able to stay in bed until noon all week. Getting up earlier than noon is quite painful for me these days. Of course, it is a good sick, but still uncomfortable none the less. Lately, I have also been quite emotional. Last night, I kept bursting into tears, for no reason! Of course, Dan is so amazing and puts up with it all. I really do not know how anyone could do this alone!

I do want to ask that you pray for peace of mind. I have been questioning the timing of littlest. Of course, Dan and I are so excited to be having our first child. But we cannot help but feel sad to leave our students early. Why would God call us to Malawi to teach and be a part of these ministries if He intended to call us right back home? Dan and I are buying tickets to return to Malawi, and we plan to continue working with ABCCA until 2009. I still wonder, why is this year getting cut short? Please pray that the Lord will work through this and that He will teach us through these unexpected changes in our 'schedule'. Most of all, please pray that we will have willing hearts, to serve and do whatever God wants us to do.