I arrived at the Ludzi Mission yesterday after finally being able to find a driver, Francis, who was willing to take me out here. I had accidently forgotten to write down the name of the person whom I was supposed to meet and was a bit anxious. Fortunately, when I arrived at the Mission, I ran into Father Kamela. He was an older charming Malawian, whom had spent the last 11 years serving a parish in New Foundland, Canada. After spending his time there he had decided it was time to return to his homeland so that he can be near his family.
Father Kamela, then introduced me to a Sister Bernadette who was in charge of the hospital. She was happy to see me and because I hadn’t arrived the day before and didn’t think I was going to come. Sister Bernadette is a tiny woman who commands the respect of those around her and has an organize manner about her. She then directed to me take my luggage to her and the sisters covenant….I was surprised – who would’ve thought I would be staying in a covenant.
By this time I settled in it was getting dark and dinner time so I didn’t have really much time to explore the area around the hospital.
I had a really hard time sleeping that night…..my body was still adjusting to the time difference. Since landing I had this problem where I sleep till about 1am and then lay there wide awake until about 4-5am.
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