The Adventure Continues :)

"Bridgeport Rwanda"

The Myrtle Beach team left today. It was wonderful to get to know them, and to work with them in Rwanda.  Before they left, I went with them  to exchange money, to the Dream Center, and to what I know as "Bridgeport Rwanda." (from my 1st team to Rwanda-that's what we called this shopping area) It is a u shape with green shops around the "U."  I wandered in and out of the shops looking, but only bought 5 greeting cards.  When shopping, I find myself thinking, "I do not need anything, and no one at home needs anything either!" :)

Marie

Marie came to join us while shopping.  She is here for a year to teach students that have been selected to go to school from the street kids program.  Another teacher and I were happy to be able to give her a few supplies which she could use. We are both very motivated to get other supplies to her. I was asked to teach her students on Monday. Not sure how or what I will teach. I will let you know. :)

Last of Myrtle Beach team leaving

I have mixed emotions as I see teams leave. I am happy for them, for they will be returning to their family, and friends. While at the same time, it is a joy to get to know them, and sad to see them leave. I wonder how my Rwandan friends deal with that constant cycle of teams coming, making new friends, and then they leave.

I am still trying to wrap my head around how even Ibuprofen requires a doctor's prescription. We have SO MUCH to be thankful for in the US.  Most all of us even have toilets to sit on,  running water, clean water, access to many medicines that are over the counter...Pit toilets (a hole in the ground) are very common here. I think I must just leave it, and focus on what God has me doing here each day.

10 days to go on this amazing adventure.