Moni
Winanso Wochokera Kwa Masistere Achimalawi
(Once
Again Greetings from the Malawian Sisters)
Many things happened since our last article. The summer has been so hot in comparison with our country, but we enjoyed it more than snow.
George
Thatcher and Sr. Mary Elizabeth. Another
interesting place we went with the Bishop
wasto the Bronx Zoo. We saw a lot of animals,
some of them we have in our country but
some we don’t have. We were so excited
to see the gorillas and watch the way they
behaved. Also we were so happy because Sr.
Mary Basil accompanied us. She was able
to explain to us some of the changes that
have taken place at this Zoo.
This summer we went for our vacation with
Sr. Mary Elizabeth to Barry Retreat House.
It was wonderful because we did so many
interesting things there. Some of our activities
were: canoeing, where we crossed Brant Lake
to the other side, swimming and visiting
other Lakes like: Lake George, Lake Champlain.
We drove to Vermont where we took a ferry
boat and crossed Lake Champlain from
Vermont
to New York. We were very excited because
at home we don’t have ferry boats,
we just have passenger ships and cargo ships.
We went to Clinton County Fair in Plattsburgh,
NY and a fair in Saratoga. We saw Irish
dancing and horse back riding. We saw a
very tall man on stilts and one of us was
afraid of him, as you will find out as we
go on. We had a ride on the ferris wheel
which we enjoyed. Sister Martha was afraid
of that so she chose to take pictures. We
really enjoyed our rest. We loved Fr. Dennis
Pressley and his wife Veronica for the hospitality
they showed us and we are hoping to visit
them again.
On the 26th of August after long retreat
Sister Martha made her Junior Promises.
The ceremony was held at Sunday Mass with
Bishop Biggers as the celebrant. We were
so glad because it is one of the historical
events of our new community. On the next
day, we had a barbecue to celebrate Sister
Martha’s Juniorate and Bishop Biggers’
Bon Voyage party. In one part we were happy
for Sr. Martha and one part we were sorry
because Bishop Biggers was leaving. Although
we were sorry, we remembered the reason
that we are here is to serve God.
On the 27th of August during the provincial
chapter we were very excited because the
Sisters of St. Mary accepted us as part
of the Community of St Mary, we will no
longer be a separate community but the Community
of St Mary, Malawi.
This fall, we have a new class schedule.
We are now going to learn new skills like
Computers, First Aid, Accounting, Arts and
Crafts, Embroidery, Sewing and Cards. We
have already started making cards and made
some on the Labor Day Retreat. Many people
liked them, and we are hoping to make some
for Christmas, Thanksgiving and all seasons.
We are saving the money to help pay for
our new convent.
Finally, we wish to offer thanks to all our friends who are supporting us. We hope that you will continue praying for us even when we go back home. We appreciate all your prayers so that we may have this opportunity to learn to become sisters.
GOD BLESS YOU
ALL!!
(AMBUYE AKUDALITSENI NONSE!! )