DAY ONE (Continued…)

Day one continues the story of Rwanda and Riverview. The association and love of the Riverview people and the Rwandans is reflected in the number of people that have returned or come for the first time. Those few of us that were here before the main part of the team arrived were waiting in excited expectation of their arrival. The only unfortunate incident was the lost baggage of some of the travellers. Ingeberg, Ian and Sam and Rachael are without luggage... Many people offered their underarm deodorant to them. There is an expectant faith that their luggage will arrive tomorrow.

The team consists of 23 people with Chiz, Bridget, Marion, Bryce, Ingeburg, Kate, Sophie, and Sheryn all returning for another time. Chiz, Marion, Bridget and Bryce were involved in the first trip to Rwanda. Yeah! Happy return. They were fortunate enough to see the laying of the foundation stone at the Centre of Champions. There is a close relationship developing between the Centre for Champions and Riverview. The Centre for Champions houses around 180 children and young people who have been rescued from various unsafe situations.

Those who arrived in Rwanda today were very tired after a 27 hour long journey over three plane flights and lots of dinners and breakfasts, but excited to meet with the kids from the Centre having heard stories from those who had been there before. There was plenty of time to rest before we all met in the meeting room to establish our agenda for the next. There was unity in thought and feelings about how God will work through each one of us and that we were not here by chance, but by the express will of God.

We can’t wait to see what will happen!

We are the only ones left awake, hence we are the ones writing this blog!

Love to all at home.

Linda and Kate