Documentary on Malawi

As I am mid flight right about now, I thought I would do a pre-blog and leave you with this on my travel day. Earlier this week, I watched a documentary my Madonna, I am Because We Are. One word - Powerful. Love her or hate her, she did a great job on this documentary on Malawi and why she adopted from there. It really opened my eyes and set my expectations a little clearer. My favorite part was when they were interviewing one of the million orphans. They were talking about his needs. And he said, if you come here to help us, I ask of one thing, that you help us forget that we are orphans. How profound for an 8 year old to say. He could have asked for so many things that he needs physically: food,money for an education or medicine, but his one major need was that which was an emotional need. He needs to be loved, supported and encouraged. As I am in Malawi, I will remind myself as I play with all the kids, help us forget we are orphans.

I think the documentary captures the good, the bad and the ugly. Some scenes were disturbing and heart wrenching to watch, but it's the way of life, not only in Malawi but in other countries as well. I didn't experience it first hand, but someone did. There are parts that show death, disease and mutilation. I ask that you don't ignore what's happening in the world, see for yourself through the eyes of the people who made this documentary. Then, maybe, you will want to see it first hand, so that you can be the hands and feet of Jesus, to love and encourage the people of Malawi. God is there, as Pastor Henry, of the CCBC in Malawi, reminded me the other day. It's evident as the people wake up and spend their whole day smiling despite their troubles. While we in America, pass people on the street who won't even look up sometimes much less smile. I am amazed by the spirit of the people in Malawi and I cannot wait to witness it all first hand. I pray that I am able to share what I see with you all, my readers. I know it will be hard to put in words, but I will do my best.