Reflection from Dorene Miller

     A few days ago, I called Maman Chantale, my dearest friend in Zambia.  She was the cook, and “house mother” for the girls at the Sunflower Orphanage, who spoiled our team with her amazing cooking, made sure I had heated water for bathing, and enveloped me in her love and prayers at a time when I needed that nurturing. I’m so excited to know that I will see her again!  Now, it’s my time to spoil her.  She’s so appreciative of the gifts I send.  I loved buying her a dress for church, a beautiful floral print blouse, and a warm coat and sweaters for the cold nights of winter on the African savannah.  I’d like to bring her to the USA for a visit.  She’d never be able to afford this on her own, and I’d love to surround her with my friends and supporters, to listen to her stories, to understand her strength and sacrifices.  She gives me the motivation to keep going to make a better life for these people.  Above all, she is an example of incredible faith, and an inspiration to all who meet her.