Cherished Memories

Hello everyone! I hope that you are all well and able to celebrate this holiday weekend. Blogging tonight is Tori, I hope you enjoy!

Yesterday, the team headed out to the land and worked on moving more lava rocks. They moved many rocks to the perimeter of the property, allowing for more grazing area and a safer place for the sheep. Mary Claire was able to meet Velonica, Adera and Virginee, which was an exciting time for all.

David and I were fortunate enough to each embark on a Gorilla trek. I was able to meet the Ugenda Gorilla family yesterday and David traveled to meet the Susa family today. Both of us got quite a workout, David more than I due to his longer trek. We are both so grateful that we were able to have this opportunity. Being able to be so close to these creatures in their natural habitat with such peace was incredible.

Today, we were invited to attend Simon's church for an English service. It was wonderful to see Simon in his niche singing and praising God, as well as hear a great sermon by Bishop Imbanda. Mary Claire was asked to sing, which she did flawlessly and everyone loved worshipping with her. The service provided each of us with such high spirits. Afterwards, the team decided to go on a little adventure. We headed to a volcano tube and were able to explore it. Although it got our hearts pumping due to climbing and hearing bats flying above us, it was beautiful and an accomplishment once we reached the other end! The tube looks like a cave, but it has not been disturbed by the public at all. You would have no idea that it was under a road unless you knew someone who knew all aspects of Musanze. Luckily, we had Thomas to show us the way!

Thank you all for your continued support and prayers. Know that we miss each of you, but are falling in love with and learning so much about this country and the people who call it home. This week is the final piece of this journey here in Rwanda for some of us, but the memories and the love won't leave our hearts. Please keep us all in your thoughts, as well as the new ladies who are joining the TVM family on Tuesday! We are all so excited to be there to welcome them on their first day. It will be a time of worship, greetings, and sadly, goodbyes for a few of us. Everyone please be safe this long weekend and enjoy your fourth of July!

Love,
Tori

P.S. Happy Birthday Casey, I love you!