In Memory of Jenifer

Last week the Liwonde's youngest, Jen passed away from rabies. She was bit by a dog that they did not know was rabid. We arrived to Malawi and a baby Jen but how she grew over the last two years, learned to walk, not shy away so much and actually chant and sing our names. We missed her funeral which was large in attendees. I am glad the family is supported so much. This death was hard for us to deal with since we had grown to love and take this child as our own. We know that she is in Gods hands now. But how we and her family miss her. Here are some memories we have of her...

The whole family when we first came in April 2007. Jen is the baby being held by her mother the standing women.


With her sister Mary


With her Mother


With her Father


All back home affected Jen too, these huge playing cards were sent from the states and the children loved them, even Jen.


Jen being traditionally carried by her sister




The last photo we took of her playing in a tub!


Bryan's Mom found this song that helped us with this loss, it is beautiful, maybe you already know it...

Building 429 - Always
From the album Building 429
I was standing in the pouring rain one dark November night
Fighting off the bitter cold when she caught my eye
Her face was taught and her eyes were filled, and to my surprise
She pulled out a photograph and my heart just stopped inside
She said, "He would've been three today
I miss his smile, I miss his face"
What was I supposed to say, but

CHORUS
I believe always, always
Our Savior never fails
Even when all hope is gone
God knows our pain and his promise remains
He will be with you always

He was living in a broken world, dreaming of a home
His heart was barely keeping pace when I found him all alone
Remembering the way he felt when his daddy said goodbye
Fighting just to keep the tears and the anger locked inside
He's barely holding onto faith
But deliverance is on its way, cause

CHORUS
I believe always, always
Our Savior never fails
Even when all hope is gone
God knows our pain and his promise remains
He will be with you always

Friend, I don't know where you are and I don't know where you've been
Maybe you're fighting for your life or just about to throw the towel in
But if you're crying out for mercy, if there's no hope left at all
If you've given everything you've got and you're still about to fall
Well hold on, hold on, hold on, cause

I believe always, always
Our savior never fails
Even when all faith is gone
God knows our pain and his promise remains
Always, always, He will be with you always