Back From Africa ...

i had the wonderful priveledge of spending 7 days in malawi africa earlier this month. i followed a team of 9 missionaries and photographed their trip. it was amazing to get to be a part of caring for 250 orphans, ministering to 2,500 people in rural villages, and seeing hundreds of souls saved by accepting the grace of Jesus Christ. i was able to capture so many great images (not for anything special on my end) - and was completely unable to narrow them down to my favorites - i have so many shots that i love - so i somewhat randomly picked some here to share with you. it was truly a life changing experience. i know i will be going back asap! i feel incredibly grateful for all that God has blessed me and our country with...and yet i have to be honest - these people - that have NOTHING - have more joy than almost anyone i know over here ... myself included. dont get me wrong - theyre not "happy" - as life is very hard over there - but they have JOY, real joy, in their relationship with Jesus - as they are not easily weighed down by the wordly cares and concerns that come with so much materialism. i wish i could tell you all about the trip - but to be honest - i realized, even while i was still over there, that i could not do my trip, or the love of the malawian people justice with my words - you have to experience it! blessings! - ben