Renuka and I travelled to meet our sponsored child, Gaudence, today. What an incredible moment! She's just so awesome. Her grandmother cares for her as the Mom passed 9-months ago while giving birth to Gaudence's baby sister. The grandmother also cares for Gaudence's 7-yr old brother. No word on the Dad.
The family was so unbelievably thankful for the sponsorship and more importantly for the personal visit. We've not been more humbled in our lives to think that we can create such joy and gratitude in another human being. It moves you beyond words.
We also been meeting other sponsored children and capturing the experience on video for our generous sponsors back in Canada. We promise you all that your funding has a life-changing effect on the families and communities.
The Rwanda people are just incredible in spirit. With each simple smile and hand-wave, their faces light up with beautiful smiles and gracious welcomes. We feel so fortunate to have these experiences instead of relying on media reports and hear-say to determine our opinions. The message is clear: don't believe everything you see or hear. Go out and live life and make up your own mind!
Hello's and Love to you both!!! Thanks again for this amazing journey you have chosen to take on.
ReplyDeletePlease let me know if there is somewhere to donate money that you have access to and can purchase anything that is needed for our sponsored child, Iradakunda and or her family or village. Thanks again Peter and Renuka. Much love and blessings to you both.
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Celestina and Dan