Malawi's Vice-President Sworn-in as President

Give thanks that Malawi's Vice-Presdient was sworn in as president, thus averting a potentially difficult constitutional crisis. Continue to pray for the country as they mourn their departed leader and pray for grace and peace to continue a smooth and orderly transfer of power.

May you know the power of the Ressurrction this day!

Please Pray for Malawi

Please pray for the country of Malawi. Her President the Honourable Bingu wa Mutharika has died of cardiac arrest. Pray for the country and its people as they work through this difficulty.

You can read more about it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17636393

Malawi Update Vol. 7

Home Now

Gwen and I are safely home and she is resting in her bed. I am catching up with Scharlie over a cup of hot chocolate. Gwen and I will fill in some of the details of our adventure this weekend (I hope:)).

Gwen Update

Hey Everyone,

Most of you will have heard by now that Gwen had her surgery yesterday late afternoon. Brian said that her elbow was not only broken, but also out of joint, and there were a number of bone fragments. The surgeon put in lots of wires (I don't know what that means really) to hold all the pieces in the right places. One went into the wrist as well. Today she had it in a sling and was able to walk to where they did more ex-rays. I'm sure that was helpful. I am not sure whether they do not intend to cast it (b/c the wires hold it in place) or they are just waiting until swelling goes down. Anyway, we are most encouraged.
She will be discharged tomorrow. However,  Brian will have to take her back to have it checked, probably Monday. So, we don't know exactly when they will be home.

UPDATE within the update! Hooray! I just heard from Brian. He says the surgeon says that there is no reason for them to stay past Friday just for more x-rays that can be taken here. So they will probably come then. We can take pictures of the x-rays next week and e-mail them to him. Apparently also, taking out the wires/ pins,  whatever is not a huge deal. Give praise with me!

Some friends of ours here have also been in contact with friends there so that Brian and Gwen can stay tomorrow and tomorrow night. How nice that it won't have to be longer.

Thanks for your prayers!

Scharlie

Safe Arrival

Dear All,

Thank you so much for your prayers for our Gwen. I just  spoke with Brian and they have arrived safely after a smooth flight to Johannesburg and were on the way to the hospital. Please continue to pray for her doctor, the surgery, the trip back (we're not sure when), and her recovery (which will probably be longish). For those of you who know Gwen, she is very active. She has already mentioned no bike riding,  and no more tree climbing (she's not so anxious there), how hard school will be with it her right arm (pray for her peace there). I'm pretty sure she's not thought of no swimming yet, but that will be hard too.

We are giving praise for SO many mercies already. We know our Father is holding this whole situation. Thank you for your faithful prayers.

Scharlie

Gwen Update 2

Gwen was able to get some rest last night. We are leaving Lilongwe at 9:30 for J'burg, SA. All of the arrangements for her are made.

Thank you for your prayers.