Sunday, August 06, 2006
New Uncles, Brothers, and Sisters
Uncle Cyp and Nate
Hope and Uncle Pascal
Brother Gilbert
Amber with Pascal's daughter who was born in May, 1994, during the genocide.
A story I will never forget...
This is Pascal and his Cow Hand, I did not catch his name. The story goes, in 1994, while Pascal and his Wife were searching for a place for their baby to be born, (all the hospitals were full during the genocide) his cow hand was back home in Mutete. What this man saw with his own eyes was Horrific. He witnessed all 28 of Pascal's family members slaughtered, and then all the cows were stolen, and he was then beaten and left for dead. He got up later and ran to his home afraid that Pascal would think it was him who stole the cows. After some time, after things had settled down somewhat from the genocide, Pascal came home to see all his family scattered around on the ground, dead. He sent someone to fetch his Cow Hand, when he came Pascal restored his job, and provided a home for him, and told him not to worry...that was 12 years ago. Pascal is one of the most joyous people I have ever met. He told me personally, he has forgiven all the people who killed his family, and has even helped build homes and put a roof on one man's home who participated in the murder of his family.
City Girl/Cow Chase Story! part 1
As we were enjoying the cow delivery...
It began to run away...So I said, "Melody! Go get it City Girl!!!"
She chased with stick in hand!
City Girl cont...part 2
Come on mom! Its getting away!
Pascals son ran on ahead to help the City Girl...
Phew!
City Girl vs. Cow cont...part 5
ahhhh
Hey this is fun
Yikes! What if it kicks me?
Nice hand work on the stick Melody!
Saturday, August 05, 2006
She captivates me...
This woman whom God gave me 17 years ago captivates me more than she did when we first met in High School. I picture God wrapping a gift with a big bow, and saying "Here you go Ben, you don't have to be alone"To say she has blossomed would be an understatement. It has been such an honor to watch as each pedal unfolded over these precious years together. The beauty is so much more than physical...it is a heart thing.
She helps me feel alive. She helps me see people through God's eyes. She helps me cry, and get in touch with emotions. Her passion for helping the helpless is inspiring and beautiful to watch. When she speaks to our Rwandan friends, I immediately choke up with tears and feel things I did not know I was feeling.
She is amazing. Melody, you are beautiful and worth pursuing.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Wild and a little crazy?
What happens when you are bored and stuck on a compound with nothing to do??? YOU INVENT!
Mikey letting it all hang out.
Its a good thing Melody is not out here watching me take photos!
"I can't hold on anymore Nate!"
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