October 2007 David & Joanna Morrison Update

The Morrison's are into Year 5 in the Lower Shire Valley. After a trip to Canada this past summer, they are settling back into home schooling, welcoming new children, and a myriad of other things. "Patrick's favourite pastimes includes killing rats, playing soccer and doing pull-ups in the backyard. Daniel can often be found surrounded in lego, or up a tree. Kalina is in high demand as a playmate, especially if she agrees to bring out her dolls! All three of our children are becoming more adept in Chichewa."

Just outside the Morrison house, there are now four children's homes, each housing between 12-15 children, and a set of Malawian house parents. There is no shortage of pastimes for Mo and Jo! There are always children to play with, lego or puzzles on the back porch, trucks to mend, a dog to walk, piles of mending, a birthday party to plan. How about a soccer game? Sounds of singing and fighting, laughing and occasional crying all fill the air.

The latest additions to the Morrison family are three small kittens. They are an attempt to curb the growing rat population, but also provide hours of entertainment for children of all sizes. The chickens are now gone, as they also attract rats. Fira (the dog) is a little confused about her role with these cute, but vicious little furry beings!