Farewell to Jamira and Maxwell

September 4, 2009


Yesterday, I went to say goodbye to Jamira and Maxwell and the girls (who are often referred to as “these people.” We sat around talking for a while with Malawian music videos playing in the background. As usual, Tasha and Vanessa had over several friends including the twin girls (who are both referred to as Mia). Soon, the kids started dancing and of course, I joined in as well. The younger kids danced and jumped and were totally adorable. Vanessa and Asiyatu shook their booties and I envied their talent. They tried to teach me but I never quite mastered the skill. After all of this dancing, we went outside to cook rice porridge and sweet potatoes (for Maxwell to break fast). Maxwell has been observing Ramadan so he always eats this hearty meal around six. As we were cooking, Jamira decided that it was high time that I learned to tie a baby on my back and offered one of the twins for me to practice with. I did this much better than the dancing and soon Mia was fast asleep on my back. I had a really nice evening and have attached pictures so that you can see what we did. I will miss them immensely but have promised to come and stay with them for a long weekend or two. Vanessa may even come and stay with me for a weekend in Blantyre.