HI ALL!!! This is Yasha and Brynne speaking all the way from RWANDA!!!!
This morning the team got up to Tara's deafening alarm. After reluctantly getting out of our mosquitoe nets, we hobbled 10 yards to hot breakfast. We were greeted with hot french crepes, toast,various fruits,and jams. We then proceeded to the gazebo located on the lawn inside the guesthouse compound, where we had a great devotional time and prayer ( 2 Corinthians 1: 3-5). Subsequently, we listened to the wise advise provided by Mark Grayson, and Melissa Roussin ( AEE), which helped us to understand the Rwandan culture and rules and regulations. After we arrived at the centre of Kigali, we were greeted with smiling faces and laughter. we proceeded to the UTC( union trade centre) where we had a glass of delicious iced coffee. Then we walked to the Bank of Kigali where we entered a local craft shop, and spent some Francs. Walking hand in hand with the close traffic we made it to the taxi station, where we got into a bus to go back to the guesthouse. We had a delicious fish and potato dinner. Dark quickly came to meet us, as we hurried back to our rooms to get for worship and debreif time with the whole team. With a small worship set with Eliot Stone on guitar, and Yasha Sojwal on the piano, and Brynne Whitakker on Vocals, we slowly brought this day to an end.
Throughout the day, we saw the generosity and love of the Rwandan people. Seeing the smiles and excitement on the children's faces, brought hope to each of us for a better world. Whether it was dodging cars in the street or praying for eachother with the nature sounds surrouding us like a blanket, our bonded together like peanut butter and jelly. We do miss our families a lot and love them all! We are thinking of all of you and can't wait to share our stories and experiences!
With love,
Brynne Whittaker and Yasha
PS: I love you Daddy, Mommy, and Kelsey! - Brynne
PPS: I love you Mother, Father, and Raoul!! - Yasha
Sounds like a busy day and you had a great time!
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Makaela's mom. xoxoxo
It is a huge blessing to hear of the details of your days and how you are growing both closer to God and to eachother.
ReplyDeleteStay well, blog often, and fulfill your ministry with humor & love, grasshoppers.
Sophie's mom (and Elmo's grandma - how's he doing by the way?)
Great post, Brynne and Yasha, Sounds like you are really taking in the sites and culture of Rwanda. Hope your trip continues to inspire you and that you gain much from your experiences. Continue to write, we love it.
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Makaela's Gr'ma
It's good to hear you are eating well--crepes, fruit, iced coffee! Hopefully, the jag lag will soon be gone. Praying for God's best for all of you.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying all your awesome posts - including yours Robbie!- though as an objective mom (NOT!), I must favor the Kigali Market post!! Well that fountain is pretty!You're obviously having a great experience. You were prayed for in church yesterday and are surrounded by our love and thoughts. "You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry,written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts." (2 Cor 3:3)
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