A Happy Man Lives Long – By Jordan Heinzel-Nelson
When we walk into the dusty clearing surrounding a quaint little hut, an old man hobbles out to meet us. He calls something in rapid Chichewa to...
The Warm Heart of Africa – by Justin Laudick
I first agreed to the medical mission trip this spring during our Nurse Practitioner white coat ceremony at Xavier. As far as I knew at that time,...
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...
A Celebration to Remember – by Carissa Rea
Filled with singing, dancing, and celebration, graduations are a lively part of Malawian culture even at preschool age. As we pulled into the ceremony, there were hundreds...
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...