I’m writing from London Heathrow. I’ve been here for about three hours. I had a coffee and charged my iPod. I walked around a bit. It’s boring.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how people are overall good. This Christmas people were very generous to the orphans and I really appreciate it. Most of my family has shown me great support and encouragement on this journey. The parents of my students were very supportive of my decision to go to Malawi. I am very lucky to have that support and the resources to take this journey.

At first I was very nervous, scared and sad about leaving home, friends, work. Now I am just curious about what will happen. I look forward to a lot of adventure, some growth and a lot of learning.

I spoke with Azikiwe last week. He told me that Johnny passed his standard 8 exam and has been accepted to the local secondary school. Unfortunately Annie did not pass her exam and as such can not attend secondary school this term. I plan to speak to Annie and her family to determine what happened to make her fail. If she doesn’t continue in school she will have to leave Itatu. Johnny can no longer attend either as his school hours will not permit him the time to come to the day care for meals. He does have a sister and I will suggest we take her in his place. The family will still get some relief in this way.

Please keep the responses coming. I love them.

Jennifer

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My new manager, Azikiwe is so much more responsible and thoughtful than the last one. I have included two recent emails he sent to me. I think people should know how grateful the Malawians are for all of your help.

Azikiwe is not paid. He volunteers his time to go to the bank, meet the cooks and visit the day care centre at least once a week.

Jennifer,

I would like to thank both you and your parents for the great effort you are taking to raise money for Itatu, it can not go without sincere thanks from this end and in particular from me, You are just wonderful and for the church i would like to ask God to bless them all and to give them many days for the great work they are able to render to the orphans of Itatu day care.

In the same way let God bless your Aunt and Uncle abundantly. We do not take the assistance lightly, it will surely go along way to alleviate the sufferings.Thanks once again for everything.

yebo (thanks in Tumbuka)

azikiwe

Jennifer,

All the children did well except Kettie who will have to repeat standard 5,
Otherwise,
Maggie moves on to standard 5
Fanny …….std 7
Mayamiko…….std 5
Roggess……..std 6
Susan………std 7
Henry………std 8.

I was there today,all are begging for notebooks and pens since they have just began a new term. They looked to be very happy whilst they waited for their lunch.

yebo
azikiwe

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