The team finally arrived in Ruhengeri/Musanze yesterday evening after a "somewhat crazy" bus ride from Kigali! There was no room for our luggage on the bus (we have A LOT) so the team rode ahead of Thomas who arrived about 45 minutes later. He had to purchase seats for the luggage so everything could get here! Upon collecting Thomas and our things, we called Mambo, our driver to be picked up. He came running out of the bus to greet Molly. I only wish I had my movie camera running at that point. There were tons of people on the street but these two broke through the crowd in a mad dash that ended in a crashing embrace! Pretty cool!
When we arrived at our rent house...WOW! The widows were here singing and dancing..they too, ran up to us and were hugging us so tightly we were being picked up off the ground! It was a sweet, sweet reunion for Molly and I and a memorable blessed experience for all! I just can't explain how confirming that one moment was for me. To see them so incredibly happy...praising God for what he has done in all of our lives... is more than enough to keep me motivated here and at home. I pray that our supporters can understand the magnitude of their impact in this little spec in Africa. These women are truly happy- full of life and full of the blessings of a spirit-filled life.
Today was our first day at the bakery. Baraka, our good friend (and Christain counselor to the widows) arrived from Kigali mid-morning. The team concentrated on washing sheep fleeces and preparing for the wool to be spun by the ladies. Needless to say... it's pretty filthy work but work we are all prepared to do. More of the same tomorrow!
At one point we took a break and gave each of the TVM staff a 2009 mission t-shirt... and again came the dancing and singing... and yes...our entire team is learning some pretty awesome dance moves despite the laughter that exudes from Velonica and Adera!
Blessings to everyone- thank you for your prayers and for your tremendous support of this ministry!
Diana and Molly
When we arrived at our rent house...WOW! The widows were here singing and dancing..they too, ran up to us and were hugging us so tightly we were being picked up off the ground! It was a sweet, sweet reunion for Molly and I and a memorable blessed experience for all! I just can't explain how confirming that one moment was for me. To see them so incredibly happy...praising God for what he has done in all of our lives... is more than enough to keep me motivated here and at home. I pray that our supporters can understand the magnitude of their impact in this little spec in Africa. These women are truly happy- full of life and full of the blessings of a spirit-filled life.
Today was our first day at the bakery. Baraka, our good friend (and Christain counselor to the widows) arrived from Kigali mid-morning. The team concentrated on washing sheep fleeces and preparing for the wool to be spun by the ladies. Needless to say... it's pretty filthy work but work we are all prepared to do. More of the same tomorrow!
At one point we took a break and gave each of the TVM staff a 2009 mission t-shirt... and again came the dancing and singing... and yes...our entire team is learning some pretty awesome dance moves despite the laughter that exudes from Velonica and Adera!
Blessings to everyone- thank you for your prayers and for your tremendous support of this ministry!
Diana and Molly
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