Despite the delayed start to the school year, term one at MICS was a success. Lost time was made up for with a shorter term break and term two began this week. And it’s time for another trip back! On May 19th, I’ll be flying across the ocean, this time landing in Zimbabwe. I’ll be spending a few days with our girl Siza, who I haven’t seen in seven years. We met her back in 2006 when Joel and I lived in Mtshabezi and she’s become part of our family. Her three boys will also be joining us, two of whom I have not met yet including her littlest born just over a month ago. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to see them. Then I’ll cross the border into Zambia and head back to Macha for a week at MICS. While it’s a shorter trip, I’m committed to going back once a year as a board member and friend of MICS and I’m looking forward to reconnecting with everyone.

I’ve asked the school administration team what they need and they’ve sent me a small list of items that would be helpful and can fit in my limited luggage space. If you’d like to purchase anything for MICS, you can find the wish list here. All items will be sent directly to me to pack up in the next week. Please order by Sunday if possible. Thanks for considering this opportunity to help. As I write this, I’m realizing it was ten years ago we began asking for support to start his adventure and I’m grateful for all of you who have chosen to stick around a decade later. Thank you!