Saturday, July 18, 2009
Awakening in Africa...to crowing rooster, of course. Red ball of sun rising over the hill. Good sleep after after an evening of hilarity with the Lincoln's, Ryan and Liz, who served us a delicious meal of goat and fish brochettes, grilled with veggies and crazy good potatoes. Re-connecting with John Ludden, his face glowing as he shared his experiences the last four weeks in Uganda. Ended the evening in prayer together. Such Shalom.
Today was our visit to the Genocide Museum. Beautifully, tastefully done. Painful experience; deep grieving. Beautiful gardens with names like THE HOPE GARDEN, THE RECONCILIATION GARDEN...rooms of photographs of families and loved ones. Brutal period in Rwanda, but great hope as we witnessed building and stories of reconciliation.
Fantastic drive from Kigali to Goma. Some of us kept repeating, "We're in Africa!"
After a lengthy, dusty wait at the border crossing, arrival a Maji was stunning. We gasped with wonder as we wandered the gorgeous grounds...beautiful gardens, lawns overlooking Lake Kivu. I still can't believe we're here.
2 comments:
Sharon and I (austin) are thinking of you guys in Goma. Wish we could be there with you. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Our entire church is praying for you. Can't wait to hear more when you return.
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