Comments on: Arrival in Malawi http://itatuorphancare.com/2008/06/29/arrival-in-malawi/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:59:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mom and dad http://itatuorphancare.com/2008/06/29/arrival-in-malawi/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Mom and dad Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:45:55 +0000 http://itatuorphancare.lilyonthedustbin.com/?p=1#comment-5 Hi Jennifer....sorry we have not written sooner but the day you left the lap top got hit by lightning and is still away getting fixed...I am at Alice's right now sending this to you....Dad and I are so proud of you and what you are doing...we did have some concern with your first letter stating you were hungry...this is not something that goes over well with a parent but we know things are better now...you are a fighter and when you set your mind to something you see it through ...you have been this way since you were a little girl...we have faith in you and your decisions and know that you will be a success no matter what obstacles you come across...several people at our church have asked about you and wanted to know if we had any undates on your progress....I have given pastor Bill the info to get on here and he will post it on their bulletin board so those who are interested can check things out when they want to.....these children are so lucky too have you in their lives and so are we....we love you very much honey and look forward to seeing you and hearing all about your experiences when you get home...will write more when we get the lap top back.....love you...Mom and Dad Hi Jennifer….sorry we have not written sooner but the day you left the lap top got hit by lightning and is still away getting fixed…I am at Alice’s right now sending this to you….Dad and I are so proud of you and what you are doing…we did have some concern with your first letter stating you were hungry…this is not something that goes over well with a parent but we know things are better now…you are a fighter and when you set your mind to something you see it through …you have been this way since you were a little girl…we have faith in you and your decisions and know that you will be a success no matter what obstacles you come across…several people at our church have asked about you and wanted to know if we had any undates on your progress….I have given pastor Bill the info to get on here and he will post it on their bulletin board so those who are interested can check things out when they want to…..these children are so lucky too have you in their lives and so are we….we love you very much honey and look forward to seeing you and hearing all about your experiences when you get home…will write more when we get the lap top back…..love you…Mom and Dad

]]> By: Karen http://itatuorphancare.com/2008/06/29/arrival-in-malawi/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Karen Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:43:59 +0000 http://itatuorphancare.lilyonthedustbin.com/?p=1#comment-4 Wow, Jen. You have really accomplished a lot. Please let Mbuto know how much I admire his committment as well. As far as him taking such a large role. If he is ok with it , it is the logical way to go. Keep in mind your goal. To help the children. You need to use whatever tools are at your disposal to accomplish that. At this point Mbuto is an important one.Christie may not have had the help you have, but she may have made some costly mistakes because of it. Are mosquito nets something that should be purchased? As far as not being spoken to goes, that must be hugely frustrating. You are, however, dealing with the culture that isn't going to change very easily. There may also be an element of just wanting to be in their comfort zone. It is just easier to talk to him. You are after all a misungu (did I get that right?) and a woman. Again I would suggest keeping in mind the goal - the children. If things get done to your satisaction- even if you are being dismissed, is it really that huge a deal? Only you can decide. I really admire how you are able to deal with all the decisions in a logical manner. I am sure that many of them are difficult ones. Jennifer, I am REALLY proud of you. You are in my thoughts daily. Wow, Jen. You have really accomplished a lot. Please let Mbuto know how much I admire his committment as well. As far as him taking such a large role. If he is ok with it , it is the logical way to go. Keep in mind your goal. To help the children. You need to use whatever tools are at your disposal to accomplish that. At this point Mbuto is an important one.Christie may not have had the help you have, but she may have made some costly mistakes because of it.

Are mosquito nets something that should be purchased?

As far as not being spoken to goes, that must be hugely frustrating.

You are, however, dealing with the culture that isn’t going to change very easily. There may also be an element of just wanting to be in their comfort zone. It is just easier to talk to him. You are after all a misungu (did I get that right?) and a woman.
Again I would suggest keeping in mind the goal – the children. If things get done to your satisaction- even if you are being dismissed, is it really that huge a deal? Only you can decide. I really admire how you are able to deal with all the decisions in a logical manner. I am sure that many of them are difficult ones.

Jennifer, I am REALLY proud of you. You are in my thoughts daily.

]]> By: jillkates http://itatuorphancare.com/2008/06/29/arrival-in-malawi/comment-page-1/#comment-3 jillkates Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:06:32 +0000 http://itatuorphancare.lilyonthedustbin.com/?p=1#comment-3 Are things getting better? Are things getting better?

]]> By: Karen http://itatuorphancare.com/2008/06/29/arrival-in-malawi/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Karen Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:51:11 +0000 http://itatuorphancare.lilyonthedustbin.com/?p=1#comment-2 Jennifer, I can only envision what you are going through. Your description of the trucks takes me back to the disbelief and horror I felt in seeing them. At least you are not on your way to Livingstonia on them. I am sure this is very difficult. As I sit on my deck feeling rather useless ( and rather bored), I often think of you with admiration. What you are doing is so important. I hope you can get some measure of comfort from knowing that you are in prayers. Take care. I know you will find the necessary strength to do this. Give my love to Harry, Mbuto and anyone else I know. Take care Karen ps did you get a room with a toilet seat? Jennifer,
I can only envision what you are going through. Your description of the trucks takes me back to the disbelief and horror I felt in seeing them. At least you are not on your way to Livingstonia on them.

I am sure this is very difficult. As I sit on my deck feeling rather useless ( and rather bored), I often think of you with admiration. What you are doing is so important. I hope you can get some measure of comfort from knowing that you are in prayers.

Take care. I know you will find the necessary strength to do this. Give my love to Harry, Mbuto and anyone else I know.
Take care
Karen
ps did you get a room with a toilet seat?

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