The harvest begins...

Although the maize (the staple food) isn't ready for harvesting yet, Malawians are beginning to enjoy the first fruits of their labor. March 24th was our last famine relief delivery. One very generous lady was so grateful for the maize she received for her family during the famine that she gave a thank-you gift and inspired the entire group to also give a gift. The group has invited us to return on Tuesday, March 31 to receive the gift of gratitude.

.....receiving more gifts!

We received over 20 pumpkins from the villagers as their thank you gift for the maize they received during the famine. These ladies loaded the pumpkins in the back seat of our car. Pumpkins in Africa are more like squash than the orange pumpkins grown in the USA. We enjoy them just the same as the orange ones - with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon or in pie, muffins, cakes, and pancakes. What a yummy gift!