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Expectations – by Gabrielle Whitford

Walking into the Malawian airport, I didn’t know what to expect, what smells or what sights I’d be experiencing. I did not expect drawn on licenses plates...
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Landing on my feet in Liti – by Scott Batterson

I was barely aware that she had a baby with her, much less that she was breast feeding while she quietly handed over her medical passport. She...
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Joy in the Midst of Sickness – by Sarah Herr

I close my eyes and listen to my fellow Malawian VIP team member recite a prayer in chechewa at the start of my first day of clinics....
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A Helping Hand – by Allie Schumacher

This medical mission trip has proved to be one incredible journey. This is my first time in Africa, first time doing a mission trip, and my first...
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Grocery Store

The team splits into three groups in the morning. The first group is going to harvest honey with village bee keepers. I was originally intending to travel...
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