Arrived!!!

Leaving State College with the sun shining was perfect. Yes a big surprise after a snowstorm and the fact we live in Central PA. Two church vans driven by Ray Raker and Carl Pillar were loaded with all the luggage.

We arrived after 3 flights and many hours to a huge rainstorm in Rwanda. The pilots flew around it and landed smoothly. All 10 bags arrived and as we carted them to the van, the rain came. Finally all loaded, we laughed that we sure looked like a ragtag team. Wet hair, wet clothes and exhausted.

The hour drive was a beautiful sight all misty and rainy. Prayed as we drove past numerous accidents as the roads are narrow and many cars would not pass inspection in the US. I'm sure cars were driving without windshield wipers or the window defogger working.

It was wonderful to see all the kids and staff greet us, even though there was still a fine mist. Lots of smiles and hugs to go around.

Then a quiet dinner with Arlene. Great food - pasta noodles, vegetables in gravy and cucumber salad. Delicious!!

Off to devotions with the little ones as the older kids are at secondary school, boarding school. We were wowed as always by their singing, their dancing and their praise at worship. Even the littlest ones take turns saying prayers. Most was in Kinyrwanda but we knew love and joy for all God's blessings filled the room.

Then a good night's sleep at 9:30pm as we had been up for 32 hrs with little sleep on the plane.