Coming Together

As reality sets in, the transition from Rwanda to Raleigh feels like a jigsaw puzzle; all the pieces are there but now the time comes to fit them all together. Thoughts and images are constantly surfacing about the incredible bonds that were made on our mission trip. As a team of 14 we are ready to share the experience with you even further through the blog as well as conversations. God was surrounding us at every point of our journey and we have all of you to thank for the continual prayers.

The last image that comes to mind from our trip would be Joceline’s house as the orphans ran barefoot across the dirt path toward the white bus wanting just one more glance at the Muzungos! As a piece of our hearts were left with each orphan, we took with us their stories to share. As you can read below from other members, all of us experienced different God moments during our journey.

Over all, the God moment that is most prevalent in my mind would have to be seeing God through them. God was in their touch, their smiles, their laughter. The children’s eyes would speak to me and move me in a way that is almost impossible to describe. Their smiling faces and kind spirits were a true act from God. When holding the children they would wrap themselves around our bodies as if we were one. Arms were clinched together around our necks and legs were tightly crossed in the back. When it was time to depart for the day, the children would hold on for that extra second to feel that security one last time knowing we would be leaving. God was continually holding all of us together as we are all children of God.

Please pray for the continued success of the Giving Hope program. Incredible things are happening in Rwanda and we are excited to share more stories with you.

God Bless! Alyson