Ending on a High Note.

If you have been following my blog you may recognize this cutie.

When I first arrived here I was walking down the dirt road by my church. I spotted this sweet little girl just down the way. She had a smile that stole my heart. As most people know, I love kids - doesn't matter whose they are - I just love them!

When I saw this little one standing by her mother pointing her hand to the corn trying to sell it to me I told myself that one time I would have to buy one and definitely get a picture because she is just too sweet. From then on I made it my mission to say hi every single time I saw her while I was walking to church. My goal by the end was to have her recognize me and actually run up to me while I walked down towards her. I absolutely loved walking to church and seeing her bright little smile there to greet me.

When I had left the country for a few weeks I returned and the little one and her mother were nowhere to be found. This broke my heart. Until one day, I saw her. She came running up to me then stopped and I just gave her a big hug! She was back :)

Since I had taken a picture with them I decided to print one for her to have - something for them to always remember me by. Although I spoke limited english I gave the mother the picture and said.. "murabayho" (sp?) This means "Goodbye" in Kinyarwanda... I then made my hands look like an airplaine, pointed to myself and said "Canada". She smiled and I was on my way.

The next time I went to the church our security gaurd gave me an envelope and said "maize" which means corn and then said mama and baby..... this is what was inside




Dear Madam,

I am writing to you in order to thank you for your kindness and your wisdom. You were our best friend; we will never forget the friendship that we built. Your love for Vanessa is unforgettable.

For that, I wish you the good journey; May God guide you wherever you go and in whatever you plan.

Wherever you are, remember us, me too, I will never forget you!

If it is possible, give me your address; phone number and email your name.

May God bless you! Never forget you!

Vanesa's mother, Janet


I couldn't believe it... I felt like it was the best ending to my time here. Even though she wasn't part of any ministry, or I couldn't communicate in Kinyarwanda to her - I was able to impact her life. God can do so much through so little as long as we are willing. No matter where I am, or how little I feel that I can do, God uses it. It was a great reminder to know that I need to love people no matter where I am in this world and no matter what I am doing. You just never know how something so small can so hugely impact someone.

Thanks for reading my blog during my five months here. I can't believe that I am actually flying away from this beautiful place tomorrow. It has been truly amazing... I will always remember my time here and forever miss the people and country.