Greetings from Malawi! We arrived yesterday and are thankful for the Lord's protection on our trip.

With our long layover at Heathrow airport Carrie and I were able to get on a train to explore a bit of London before our flight. Sadly, Michael Phelps was no where to be seen. But we did enjoy some authentic fish & chips and found a garden to stroll through.

Since arriving in Malawi I haven't had much spare time to take many pictures but the ones I have taken (with my iPhone) I'll share.
Here's a quick snapshot from the drive from the airport to our compound in Lilongwe:

I still can't believe how awesome our duplex is! Two bedrooms, two baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, and the best part..a front porch! Here are a few pictures of our duplex:

We just got back from having dinner at one of our neighbor's house, a fellow missionary couple. Up until Friday we are scheduled to have dinner at a different family's home each night. They have been so open and ready to answer all of our random questions. A lot of advice and information have been stuffed in our brains the past 24 hours and it's a bit overwhelming. Naturally, fear creeps in and tries to make you think that this will never get better or easier, but I know that as we experience more and become more familiar with our surroundings and the way things are done around here it will get better.

So, are you wondering what the story behind our blog name is? Let me clarify: After spending weeks trying to come up with a clever and artsy name, it wasn't until earlier today when I opened up the Bible for inspiration and BAM. After reading in Matthew 5 about being the light of the world and like a city situated on a hill, it occurred to me that our duplex just so happens to be on the top of a hill. Hence the clever name. Thanks, Jesus.

I'm out of things to say right now and actually need to go finish unpacking, but I will probably not end up doing something productive and sleep instead. I just wanted to give y'all a quick peek into our lives so far.

As of right now you can be praying:
*For rest.
*That we would be okay with not knowing exactly how things work over here and be open to learn, and know that making mistakes in a new country is normal.
*For opportunities to make genuine friendships with believers outside the compound and also chances to share the Gospel.
*For financial provision to continue.
*For bonding to continue with our sweet housemate, Sitara.

 “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” - Henry Miller


"But Jesus said to him, "No one who puts their hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." Luke 9:62


 Signing off for the night!
I love and miss you all.

Sending love from Malawi,
Becca