The day after I finished at Liverpool I flew to Bamako, Mali
to help with a children’s programme during the BMS West Africa Retreat, for which ‘Change Makers’ was the
theme. The mornings were spent with Ruth, Rebecca, Raphael, Beatrice and
Rosemary and the time flew by with storytelling, crafts, dramas, singing,
jewellery making and more. But I am pleased to announce to all those
children’s workers reading this- not 1 paper plate was used!
One afternoon, the usual routine of swimming and chatting
was supplemented by a boat trip along the River Niger. This was only a little
delayed while the substantial puddle in the bottom of the boat was bailed out
(!!!), but once we got going I enjoyed the glimpse into more of Malian life.
Spending time with the Hotchkin family, who will be my
future colleagues (and neighbours and family and friends), was invaluable to me
for getting to know them better and hearing more of life in Chad. It was great
to be back on African soil and I left Mali with an even greater peace,
anticipation and eagerness to get to Chad- I was even excited about starting my
French course 3 days later in Paris!
The day after I finished at Liverpool I flew to Bamako, Mali
to help with a children’s programme during the BMS West Africa Retreat, for which ‘Change Makers’ was the
theme. The mornings were spent with Ruth, Rebecca, Raphael, Beatrice and
Rosemary and the time flew by with storytelling, crafts, dramas, singing,
jewellery making and more. But I am pleased to announce to all those
children’s workers reading this- not 1 paper plate was used! 
One afternoon, the usual routine of swimming and chatting
was supplemented by a boat trip along the River Niger. This was only a little
delayed while the substantial puddle in the bottom of the boat was bailed out
(!!!), but once we got going I enjoyed the glimpse into more of Malian life. 
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