7.15.12 By: Caki
We've had an absolutely life changing week. Every day we have seen and learned so many new things, and have been able to see the world with a new perspective. Today is Sunday, so this morning we walked to church. The church was very big, and absolutely beautiful. Everyone in Rwanda that I have met so far has been so spirited and joyful, despite whatever their circumstances may be. In church today, we were able to get a glimpse of what true joy really is- it can only come from Christ. Their worship was very loud, beautiful and lively, and everyone welcomed us with open arms. It was amazing to see such loving and welcoming people, and it was a great reminder for all of us of just how blessed we are- how much we have to be joyful for. After church, we went and had lunch (on African time... much slower than service in Denver, CO, but in a way, it has been nice to slow down), and then we headed to town to see the market and grocery stores. It was nothing near to going to Target, and it felt almost other worldly. There was everything from shoes, to socks, to fabrics, to watches, and they even had Nutella. It looked almost like a makeshift thrift store. Everything that we have seen so far has taught us more and more about Rwandan culture, and the Rwandan way of life, and although it is very different, we are not very different at all. I'm so thankful for this trip, and I know that I will always carry the things I have learned with me.