His DEATH meant victory, how afraid of LIFE can we be?

A few people told me that my last post was incredibly sad, I felt that it was hopeful.  But that's coming from the only 3 people that read this thing...so it's fine.  But I was going through a tough time and I did feel homesick for the first time.  I can be a baby and I've been known to love self-pity (e.g. 2004-2010) but I'm in a much better place now and I know that God has to be the most important part of my life.  I can't be too upset when I know HE brings me through every situation, regardless of the magnitude or hopeless feeling that may accompany it.  Why do things seem so massive when we go through them?   

I will have some news soon regarding the end of my contract in August with CURE here in Malawi.  I'm a couple weeks shy of the 9 month mark.  Time flies here.  I want to hold out until the next post, since things aren't definite yet.  And also - no one has asked.   

random things:
-my housemate found amazing coffee from a plantation here that delivers ($5 for 2.2 lbs) - I almost cried when I had my first pint

-I still MISS live music (would pay to see Seether at this point)

-I love assessing my relationship with Christ every few months and seeing growth, change and other things that God is tweaking in my heart

-I'm still in the hospital guest house - currently living with all females - it's forced community, which is good for me....if you know me and my weirdness, you understand how much I loved my solitude at home....and did I mention the majority are female?

-my only mode of transport is still a bike that belongs in a retired Florida couple's garage

- I love eggs, cheese, rice and peanuts...in a bowl together.  Oh, I still don't know how to cook proper meals.

-Human Planet (BBC series) is amazing - thanks to special friend for sending.

-I bought my first pair of slip-ons in Malawi last month.  The shoes are a size too small but the guy selling them told me they fit, so I believed him.  The secondhand market is like a thrift shopper's heaven.