Our last day in Rwanda:
Today started out a little different. Vilija and Rebecca were up very early, they had breakfast and then went for a walk. Patricia was also up making preparations for a visit from the compassion children, sponsored by herself and Heidi Martel. And Patrick, well I chose to sleep in late.
I was up and having breakfast at about 10:00 am when Vilija and Rebecca returned from their walk. They visited the Hotel des Mille Collines, (the hotel made famous in the movie Hotel Rwanda) where the got a tour and took pictures. Patricia was out in the courtyard with the compassion kids while they kick around a soccer ball.
It seems like it was only yesterday that we arrived here and now we're getting ready to leave. Bishop Theophile came by to spend the rest of the day with us and I got to brief him on what we got accomplished in Gasarabwayi.
Vilija, Rebecca and myself got to visit with our translator's (Jackie) mom, who is ill and blind. We were able to get someone to donate a wheelchair which we brought for her.
Shopping for souvenirs was next on the list. We all tried to get something for our relatives friends and those who supported us through prayer and giving.
At dinner, Bishop Theophile reminded us that we are ambassadors of God's Kingdom and the people of Rwanda. When we said goodbye he left me with an old Rwandan saying, "Good rain, always return" Until next time Rwanda, if it's our Fathers will, we will see you again.
~ Patrick
Today started out a little different. Vilija and Rebecca were up very early, they had breakfast and then went for a walk. Patricia was also up making preparations for a visit from the compassion children, sponsored by herself and Heidi Martel. And Patrick, well I chose to sleep in late.
I was up and having breakfast at about 10:00 am when Vilija and Rebecca returned from their walk. They visited the Hotel des Mille Collines, (the hotel made famous in the movie Hotel Rwanda) where the got a tour and took pictures. Patricia was out in the courtyard with the compassion kids while they kick around a soccer ball.
It seems like it was only yesterday that we arrived here and now we're getting ready to leave. Bishop Theophile came by to spend the rest of the day with us and I got to brief him on what we got accomplished in Gasarabwayi.
Vilija, Rebecca and myself got to visit with our translator's (Jackie) mom, who is ill and blind. We were able to get someone to donate a wheelchair which we brought for her.
Shopping for souvenirs was next on the list. We all tried to get something for our relatives friends and those who supported us through prayer and giving.
At dinner, Bishop Theophile reminded us that we are ambassadors of God's Kingdom and the people of Rwanda. When we said goodbye he left me with an old Rwandan saying, "Good rain, always return" Until next time Rwanda, if it's our Fathers will, we will see you again.
~ Patrick
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