Written on April 14, 2013
The third week here has continued to be as amazing and grand as the first two.
I spent more time at the orphanage this week. It is so great to sit there and hold a young child or play with some or even have a broken English conversation with an older child. All they really want is attention and to know that they are important. Some kids just need a good tickle session and I am more than willing to provide that. One of the things that breaks my heart the most is when a kid is content just to hold your hand. Of all they things they could want or ask for, their heart just desires some human contact.
I did make a solo bus trip to Kigali one day. It made for a very long day but it was a nice little mini adventure within itself. I was able to go to an orphanage and just spend some time in the city. At the orphanage, I was strangely excited to help one of the kids with their math work. Yes I am a nerd.
The team arrived on Friday and I met up with them on Saturday. We had our first clinic that afternoon and continued at the same orphanage today. In total we were able to see 107 patients. (mostly kids but we helped some of the adults that run the orphanage also) We also had church at the orphanage this morning. It is mind blowing every time to see how freely they worship. They are completely consumed with the spirit and let it shine out of them. To see how little thy have and see how much joy that can come from these kids is an amazing sight!!!!
WE will go to another orphanage in Kigali tomorrow and then Tuesday will be a travel day as we have the three hours bus ride to a western part of the country.
Thank you once again for all of your prayers!!!
The next update might be sent from Washington D.C. next weekend.
I look forward to sharing with you live and in person and with the help of many many many photos.
Serving and Learning in Rwanda,
Katherine
The third week here has continued to be as amazing and grand as the first two.
I spent more time at the orphanage this week. It is so great to sit there and hold a young child or play with some or even have a broken English conversation with an older child. All they really want is attention and to know that they are important. Some kids just need a good tickle session and I am more than willing to provide that. One of the things that breaks my heart the most is when a kid is content just to hold your hand. Of all they things they could want or ask for, their heart just desires some human contact.
I did make a solo bus trip to Kigali one day. It made for a very long day but it was a nice little mini adventure within itself. I was able to go to an orphanage and just spend some time in the city. At the orphanage, I was strangely excited to help one of the kids with their math work. Yes I am a nerd.
The team arrived on Friday and I met up with them on Saturday. We had our first clinic that afternoon and continued at the same orphanage today. In total we were able to see 107 patients. (mostly kids but we helped some of the adults that run the orphanage also) We also had church at the orphanage this morning. It is mind blowing every time to see how freely they worship. They are completely consumed with the spirit and let it shine out of them. To see how little thy have and see how much joy that can come from these kids is an amazing sight!!!!
WE will go to another orphanage in Kigali tomorrow and then Tuesday will be a travel day as we have the three hours bus ride to a western part of the country.
Thank you once again for all of your prayers!!!
The next update might be sent from Washington D.C. next weekend.
I look forward to sharing with you live and in person and with the help of many many many photos.
Serving and Learning in Rwanda,
Katherine
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