Grace In The World: Of Feasts and Friends

We had our feast on Saturday, what a great day!

We started out the day by handing out the pants/skirts that I brought for each child. Mama Jojo helped me to buy the rest that was needed over a few days, as I could only bring so much with me. I swear she has every child's size in her mind, so she made it look easy. I was happy she took on the project of buying the extra clothes for me, as she ensured a local price not "mzungu" prices that I would be charged.

We secured permission for our 4 kids at secondary (boarding school) to come home for the weekend, which was great! It was so fun seeing Fabrice, Ignace, Esther and Bea again.

Cody getting his new shorts

The feast included a special donut and tea for breakfast

After that we spent the day getting ready and everyone worked hard to get everything done. We had our feast and also were treated to a dance and song by a crew of kids in matching green shirts. It was beautiful!

After dinner, we cranked the music and the kids were dancing and having fun -- I don't have any pictures, but I sure have the memories of little David dancing like crazy with all the kids.

Here is a picture I wanted to include -- for those of you who knew my Dad and his love of taking pictures of produce, you can appreciate this one of cabbages growing on our land:

I also saw Arlene from the Urukundo Foundation just down the road, she is doing well and still as feisty as ever. We caught up yesterday and it was so great to see her.

I am also having a dress made this week, I'll post a picture once it is finished... get ready for pink and green and yellow! Nothing tame about the fabric I chose. :)

Love from Rwanda!

The kids waiting to go in to get their "bottoms" (shorts, skirts, etc.)