For me, it depends on a few key elements surrounding the story. Are the characters mostly the same? Is it a continuation of an unsolved drama from the prior adventure? What new twist will be introduced?
Malawi II: Pothawira Alive begins in four days. I think it will be a good one.
The characters have all changed, except for me. This will be a team of four, including Scott Platter, Randall Leonard, Fred Steinbach and myself. Scott and Randall have never been to Africa. Fred has been there five times but never to Malawi. A great mix of old and new.
Our trip is primarily to continue building the relationship with the Maseko family and develop Colonial's role as a sponsor of the Pothawira Orphan Village. Construction is well under way on the church/school and first homes. A dining hall will be built soon and the final plans for the medical clinic are being reviewed. In other words, Pothawira is coming alive. It won't be long until the children arrive. I love that we get to see the next phase instead of just the final phase. It makes the whole story more meaningful.
I am sure there will be some new wrinkles and excitement along the way. God never shows His full hand until the perfect time, which could be a particular day, or hour or even minute. That is the uncertainty of the sequel. We will keep you posted through the blog, provided the electricity and internet connection coorperate!
Here are the most recent pictures of the church/school and first home. The roofs are next and then the fun begins.
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