Brother Stephen writes: Even as I wrote recently to appreciate how smoothly my recent trip had gone, a nasty infection was developing in my leg.

I had to cancel meetings planned for last Lord’s Day, and by Monday the leg was swollen, angry red, and becoming very painful. I was thankful for a very quick telephone appointment with my GP, who diagnosed cellulitis from an infected insect bite. He started me on an immediate course of antibiotics, and I’m thankful that in the past couple of days there is a noticeable improvement, although the leg is still somewhat discoloured and tender in places.

I understand that this kind of infection can give a lot of trouble and so I’m thankful that (1) it did not develop while still in Malawi and (2) it was caught and treated quickly. Please continue to pray for complete healing prior to our return to Malawi for MGO.