Hope Made Real

The month of Thanksgiving is here and Urukundo and I have so much to be thankful for. We are counting our blessings (42 children) and are thankful to our Lord for each of those blessings. I thank you for you have been faithful in supporting this ministry. That support not only feeds and cares for the children who live in our village but provides education for the very poor, vulnerable children throughout the region. A donation of just $15 makes a big difference.
Yes, $15 allows us to provide the necessary items needed for a child to receive an education and a better start for a promising future. If you are able to, please consider adding an extra dollar ($16), since prices have gone up in Rwanda, like the rest of the world.
Last year we were able to provide educational scholarships for 329 impoverished children giving them hope in Kigali and South Province.
This year we are nowhere near our goal – yet.

Don’t delay, do it today! Make a difference in our world – yours, mine and the children in Rwanda.

LETS KEEP THEM IN SCHOOL!

Our children have had no serious illnesses this year. My own health has been good even with the eventful surgery. This year, we have added 4 new babies to our family – Claudine, Johnny, Sarah, Rebecca. Our children have done well in school and all have passed to the next level. Claudine is a miracle.

Olivier only graced the picture with his leg. Guess he is shy!

Under construction is our all-purpose building “Hope House”. It will be the Worship Center and will house the Library and Computer training center. Needs doors and windows. Love the blue roof. My favorite color.

This has been a glorious month. Claudine’s vision is improving and her eyes are bright with recognition. Praise God.
This picture was taken in her hospital crib before her heart repair surgery. She won the hearts of the surgical team from Australia and hospital staff. They have asked to see her when they return next year.
The pink lion is a gift from Louisa, our friend from the UK who works in the Government Offices and visits Urukundo every weekend.

After surgery

My helper, Divine, at the hospital taking care of both me and Claudine. We are blessed.

Lou Lou Lion and Claudine

Claudine spent the first week after surgery sleeping with me in my room to be sure she was ok and now she is back in her own crib with the other babies.

Pastor Leonard, the new pastor, and the 4 cell leaders from the sector of Mpushi Presbyterian Church paid honor to Urukundo for gifts given to the community.
The group came to the village and presented us with a beautiful black female (ewe) sheep from the church and green bananas from the farming community. The children from the area who we are helping send to school and poor families who received clothes sent us a gift of fanta.

Pastor Sharon Landis, President of the International Board of Directors of Hope Made Real, and a three-time visitor to Urukundo Village arrived at Kigali Airport with her husband Tom Landis, who is visiting us for the first time.

This was also Tom’s first time meeting his “in house” adopted daughter Salonge.