Here I am at the local Panera Bread in Gainesville, FL enjoying the free Wi-Fi. Seems to be my favorite hang out these days. This has been my first furlough experience and what an experience it’s been. I’m not sure if I really knew what to expect but one word can sum it up, overwhelming!

All the fears of coming home, missed family, and the possibility of having feelings of just loving it so much I wouldn’t want to return the 7th of January to Malawi have all been dismissed. I’m constantly reminded that the Lord has me just where He wants me and that is the beautiful country of Malawi.

I’ve enjoyed baking (with all the ingredients), spending time with my niece and nephews, catching up with friends, letting my parents spoil me a bit, and of course the occasional movie fix. There are no movie theaters in Malawi and the nearest one is about a 10-hour drive to Zambia.

Don’t get me wrong, America has many wonderful things to offer but I’m looking forward to my return. Return to work, friends, and my mission family. Without the support and encouragement of my family here in the USA things would be so much more difficult. Thank you Lord for family, friends, co-workers, supporters of the mission work, and most importantly the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord. Blessings to you all wherever you may be celebrating this miracle birth

Your Sister In Christ,
Jennifer Lee
WELS Central Africa Medical Mission