We’re ready to go, but don’t want to leave

Packed and ready to head to Malawi. A tangled set of emotions — we’re ready to go, but we don’t want to leave. Didn’t expect the enthusiasm of these graduates and new students, the hospitality of their families and the community, and the camaderie that developed here at the UN compound. The first evening, Floyd and I had dinner with each other. By our final night, we basically had a party table of people from around the world, all focused on changing the camp through education. Folks from Chile, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ecuador — so many differences between us, so much in common among us (including a love of beer...) The fellow holding the camera is from Cincinnati — Floyd’s hometown! On to Dzaleka for another graduation. I hear that group has a parade. Stay tuned!