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theakpisinmalawi

Welcome Woézonlo Takulandirani

We are the Akpis; a Togolese-American family living in Malawi.

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Life is an adventure waiting to unfold. Join us as we share stories about our blended family and navigating life across the continent of Africa and the globe.

2.5 months in 60 seconds, with many of the most sacred moments not captured on film.

2.5 months in 60 seconds, with many of the most sacred moments not captured on film.

Who cracks their sugarcane the best?

Who cracks their sugarcane the best?

We bought our little piece of land from a few of these ladies, and I’m so thankful that a year later we can gift them with clean water. THANK YOU to all who contributed towards the hand pump! The women will bring sand and rocks tomorrow and as a community they will make a cemented space around the pump so they can more easily access the water

We bought our little piece of land from a few of these ladies, and I’m so thankful that a year later we can gift them with clean water. THANK YOU to all who contributed towards the hand pump! The women will bring sand and rocks tomorrow and as a community they will make a cemented space around the pump so they can more easily access the water

Help us turn this borehole in to a community pump so that more people can have access to clean water! We are at $475/600

Help us turn this borehole in to a community pump so that more people can have access to clean water! We are at $475/600

To the best dja dja, our protector, provider, you work so hard to keep us safe and taken care of. You always put us first and are looking out for our needs. You are far more than I thought I found in a man! We LOVE YOU!

To the best dja dja, our protector, provider, you work so hard to keep us safe and taken care of. You always put us first and are looking out for our needs. You are far more than I thought I found in a man! We LOVE YOU!

So excited to build memories that they remember beyond just McDonalds. We’re headed to the US this summer!

So excited to build memories that they remember beyond just McDonalds. We’re headed to the US this summer!

For the first time today, I was shamed for Kekeli not yet being able to read. Well, actually it was the second. The first time was when I had sent him to a “Montessori” school for 1 month, and the teachers complained that he didn’t sit well in class, and that his sister didn’t know how to hold a pencil well at 4 years old.

I always wanted to homeschool, but was afraid to, but after our false Montessori experience, homeschool became our path.

Guys, do your research. Playing in the mud, taking risks, experiencing independence is so much more important than learning to read. Of course learning to read is important, but it will click just like everything else clicks when he’s ready.

There is so much evidence for the damage pressuring kids in school has on their development.

We will continue to take our childhood slow, thank you.

For the first time today, I was shamed for Kekeli not yet being able to read. Well, actually it was the second. The first time was when I had sent him to a “Montessori” school for 1 month, and the teachers complained that he didn’t sit well in class, and that his sister didn’t know how to hold a pencil well at 4 years old.

I always wanted to homeschool, but was afraid to, but after our false Montessori experience, homeschool became our path.

Guys, do your research. Playing in the mud, taking risks, experiencing independence is so much more important than learning to read. Of course learning to read is important, but it will click just like everything else clicks when he’s ready.

There is so much evidence for the damage pressuring kids in school has on their development.

We will continue to take our childhood slow, thank you.

A weekend at beautiful @domweisland celebrating Kharis & Kekeli!! We had the best weather and the best time.

A weekend at beautiful @domweisland celebrating Kharis & Kekeli!! We had the best weather and the best time.

Preimantis

Preimantis

Morning bird watching crew. We counted birds for Wildlife & Environmental Society of Malawi. It was fun to look at the chart and see what kind of birds are in our garden! We heard more birds than we saw though!

Morning bird watching crew. We counted birds for Wildlife & Environmental Society of Malawi. It was fun to look at the chart and see what kind of birds are in our garden! We heard more birds than we saw though!

Our winter won’t be the same without you spending your summer here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!!! We love you ♥️

Our winter won’t be the same without you spending your summer here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!!! We love you ♥️

Who can relate?

The engine of our Ford Everest gave out and we are raising funds for a new car!

We are so thankful for the way God has provided, and are looking forward to seeing us reaching our goal. Let me know if you want more info!

Who can relate?

The engine of our Ford Everest gave out and we are raising funds for a new car!

We are so thankful for the way God has provided, and are looking forward to seeing us reaching our goal. Let me know if you want more info!

Boys will be boys.

Boys will be boys.

Down at the little plot of land David is cultivating!

Down at the little plot of land David is cultivating!

I think it is so fascinating how we shape our children’s world view. As North Americans, we fear chili peppers, but much of the world embraces them and knows their benefits. Last year we started saying that whoever got the “piment” (chili) was the blessed one at the table. The chilis at our village house hit a deeper spot with their spice, but we like them anyways.

Do you like chili 🌶️

I think it is so fascinating how we shape our children’s world view. As North Americans, we fear chili peppers, but much of the world embraces them and knows their benefits. Last year we started saying that whoever got the “piment” (chili) was the blessed one at the table. The chilis at our village house hit a deeper spot with their spice, but we like them anyways.

Do you like chili 🌶️

Merry Christmas from very warm and hot Malawi.

Merry Christmas from very warm and hot Malawi.

We love @floodchurchblantyre kids church!!

We love @floodchurchblantyre kids church!!

⭐️ Merry Christmas from @floodchurchblantyre young adults ⭐️

⭐️ Merry Christmas from @floodchurchblantyre young adults ⭐️

Part one of Papa’s trip to Malawi for Christmas 🎄

Part one of Papa’s trip to Malawi for Christmas 🎄

We’re ready for Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere!

Merry Christmas from Flood Church Women’s Brunch!

We’re ready for Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere!

Merry Christmas from Flood Church Women’s Brunch!

My dad put up a basketball hoop last year, and then overtime it broke, so one of the things he did in his first few days was to fix it up again. I thought it was so cute how much Delali was in to the game, despite no one knowing how to play (except uncle @chado.machado)

My dad put up a basketball hoop last year, and then overtime it broke, so one of the things he did in his first few days was to fix it up again. I thought it was so cute how much Delali was in to the game, despite no one knowing how to play (except uncle @chado.machado)

Climbing rocks in their Pj’s.

Climbing rocks in their Pj’s.

Beloved O’ahu 🤍

Beloved O’ahu 🤍

Happy Birthday Charis 🎉

Happy Birthday Charis 🎉

F A M I L Y 🏠

F A M I L Y 🏠

A little birthday party for a little girl 😊

A little birthday party for a little girl 😊

My little Lali girl 🤍

My little Lali girl 🤍

Martine’s baptism!

Martine’s baptism!

There were so many great parts to the weekend, but something that is always special to me is being able to share my love of the mountains with people 💛. @africawildtruck is nestled in the tea fields of my favorite corner of Mulanje, making it easy to spend an afternoon at the foothills of the island in the sky. I haven’t been on too many hikes in the rain but there was something so special about the mist and cloud coverage. The greatest part was how much everyone loved it even in the wet & the cold. (@misskamwendo did love it despite the scowls you see in the video)

There were so many great parts to the weekend, but something that is always special to me is being able to share my love of the mountains with people 💛. @africawildtruck is nestled in the tea fields of my favorite corner of Mulanje, making it easy to spend an afternoon at the foothills of the island in the sky. I haven’t been on too many hikes in the rain but there was something so special about the mist and cloud coverage. The greatest part was how much everyone loved it even in the wet & the cold. (@misskamwendo did love it despite the scowls you see in the video)

How special it is to be a woman and everything that comes with it; our responsibilities, our gifts, our weaknesses. We had such a great time at @floodchurchblantyre first ever women’s weekend retreat. Thank you @africawildtruck for your incredible hospitality.

How beautiful it is to taste and see the goodness of the Lord our God. So much laughter was shared as well as tears. There is such beauty in vulnerability & community. #floodchurchblantyre

How special it is to be a woman and everything that comes with it; our responsibilities, our gifts, our weaknesses. We had such a great time at @floodchurchblantyre first ever women’s weekend retreat. Thank you @africawildtruck for your incredible hospitality.

How beautiful it is to taste and see the goodness of the Lord our God. So much laughter was shared as well as tears. There is such beauty in vulnerability & community. #floodchurchblantyre

Love my church fam!

Love my church fam!

People think church is about heaven and hell, sins and repentance, but its so much deeper than that. It’s a place of community, a space to find solace, its a place to gather & grow, its a place to belong, a communtiy that can help you carry your burdens, its a space to live out heaven on earth, where all are welcomed and loved.

Yes, its a space to encounter Jesus, but He’s not a judge with a book counting all your sins. He offers himself to teach us how to love, forgive, and to work for peace for our communities.

May we celebrate the ones we love before they are gone. Make space to come together, to celebrate & to be one. We only have one life to live, and may we make it the best. #CapCut #church #community

People think church is about heaven and hell, sins and repentance, but its so much deeper than that. It’s a place of community, a space to find solace, its a place to gather & grow, its a place to belong, a communtiy that can help you carry your burdens, its a space to live out heaven on earth, where all are welcomed and loved.

Yes, its a space to encounter Jesus, but He’s not a judge with a book counting all your sins. He offers himself to teach us how to love, forgive, and to work for peace for our communities.

May we celebrate the ones we love before they are gone. Make space to come together, to celebrate & to be one. We only have one life to live, and may we make it the best. #CapCut #church #community

Flood Church Blantyre’s first college outreach this year was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came out. Looking forward to the next one!

Flood Church Blantyre’s first college outreach this year was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came out. Looking forward to the next one!

Guys! My videos get cut off! If you want to see the whole thing check out our TikTok :)

Guys! My videos get cut off! If you want to see the whole thing check out our TikTok :)

Thursdays is where it’s at 🎶

Thursdays is where it’s at 🎶

Congrats @tasham_07 & Zuni! Can’t wait to meet baby Rafiq!! 💙💙💙

Congrats @tasham_07 & Zuni! Can’t wait to meet baby Rafiq!! 💙💙💙

Kossi was filming some testimonies for @kaulatree and make this short clip of the outtakes. We love our community. ♥️

Kossi was filming some testimonies for @kaulatree and make this short clip of the outtakes. We love our community. ♥️

Are they even mine???

Are they even mine???

A weekend in the village with Andre & Markus! 🍃

A weekend in the village with Andre & Markus! 🍃

Morning routine

Morning routine

🏠 tour!

🏠 tour!

Our village house has wata 🙌🏼

Our village house has wata 🙌🏼

We found water! For those who don’t know…we’ve been building a house in the village, and we drilled a borehole!

We found water! For those who don’t know…we’ve been building a house in the village, and we drilled a borehole!

#bae #husband

#bae #husband

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