God is Good

Challenging Journey

It feels good to be back home, to be with the friends and family members. But I also miss the people I left behind in Orebro, Sweden. What a challenging trip back home...the hassles of luggage at Arlanda airport and the hardened heart of the manager on duty who refused to grant me grace for the excess weight. In London, having to make an hour long trip by the subway to get to my hotel, having arrived at Heathrow around 11pm. In Harare, the New Ambassador Hotel claimed my university didnot make a booking, and so turned me away. God is good. I had delivered a parcel to Susan Machiridza's father, and he turned out to be hero of the day when he took me to his home, fed me and helped me trace my uncle Maxwell Mlenga in Mount Pleasant. I also met Cecilia Machiridza, the trainee nurse! I had a great time at Uncle's place and we teased each other as usual plus his advice and mentorship. At Harare International Airport, I was hassled again with my hand luggage. The girl was merciful this time. On Monday 13 June, I finally met the folks: Mom, Chitsanzo, Chisomo, Kulani, Granny, Uncle Zexi, Uncle Norman, Prince and Ed. Nkolokosa looks the same but I don't like the dust!! Mphatso and Fingani...you were awesome in my hour of need. Thanks. Church was great yesterday..strange feeling not to hear Swedish preaching.

posted by Joe Mlenga @ 12:04 pm