Not only has the stormy weather and the power outages been affecting our blogging time, but the whole of the weekend was spent in bed recovering from the traveler’s bug. Feeling much better now, minus a few pounds - no complaints there. With a bounce back in my step we have continued on our journey.Our visit to “Grandmas” was so heartfelt. Grandma is the mother of Violate and Devota, two sisters that are responsible for taking Esther off the streets of Butare. Grandma has housed Esther during school breaks and holidays since she was first brought to the orphanage. She is a woman of great substance and has cared for not only her children and her grandchildren that have been left orphaned, but she has reached her hands out to many others during her lifetime. An amazing woman! She is with her grandson, Wilbur, in this photo.
We shared great laughter together and love. Her home was adorned with photos we have brought to her of our family and hers. She proudly wore an Esther Home Tee Shirt and her smile was infectious.
It put the sunshine back into this very cloudy gray day.
2 comments:
I love the smiles you are both wearing. I truly understand your unconditional love you feel for her. I miss that smile of yours and am so happy you are feeling better.
Joyce,
Missed your blog the past few days and wondered if maybe you weren't feeling well. Happy to hear that you are better. Amazing how much you have accomplished in such a short time. Wonderful photos and such happy, grateful people. What a blessing for you and Ron.
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