Thursday, April 20, 2017

TKA In Transit Back to Bay Area


Hi everyone! 

This is Amanda here to give you the last update on our blog. We are currently in New York at a layover waiting for our next flight home. Yesterday, we left Annie’s around 9:15 in the morning and had to say goodbye to both Ken and Avisha which was bittersweet because despite knowing we would see them again it was still difficult. After saying our goodbyes to our bus driver, Peter, we went on our way to South Africa. Once we made it to Johannesburg, everyone separated into groups to either get some food or go shopping during our six-hour layover. Our next flight was our longest and had a total of 16 hours of flight time. Most people slept for the first half because it was our normal time to sleep in Malawi. 

Everyone watched at least one movie if their TV was working, and many people had swollen ankles from the flight! Overall, our travels back to the States has gone fairly smoothly, and we are so thankful for it!

Since we have had 36 hours of travel time, I have had plenty of time to reflect on our trip. I have continuously been thinking about the kids at MCM and their beautiful smiles and joyful laughs. Those kids and their love for others and for God has made my heart full and my bond with my Lord stronger. All of us our very sad to be out of Africa because we would all love to spend more time in Malawi with the Mpembas and with the kids at MCM. Yet, we are excited to come back home and share with everyone the impact MCM has had on each of us and inform many people about the work that is being done in Malawi.

Thank you to everyone who has been keeping up with our blogs and been praying for us during this entire trip. We are all so thankful to each and every family member and friend who has encouraged us throughout this journey. We cannot wat to tell all the amazing stories and experiences we have had in Malawi!

See y’all this afternoon!
- Amanda




Avisha and Ken Mpemba, Executive Directors MCM, & Family









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