What could be more wonderful than to have two daughters come home at the same time? That happened to me in September.
My Rwandan daughter Solange arrived on Sept. 16.
Read about her in my book “Hope Made Real: The Story of Mama Arlene and the Children of Urukundo” on Page 74. Her story is unique. She moved from Rwanda to McAllen, Texas, when she was about 13. She became a citizen of the USA and now lives in New Mexico, USA. This was her first visit home since leaving Urukundo as a little girl.
Accompanying Solange were her fiance Mark and his sister Ana. Solange was surprised at the many changes at Urukundo and in Rwanda. While at Urukundo, they visited Akagera National Park and the King’s Palace at Nyanza.
Urukundo Director Jean Marie (right) led them on a tour of Urukundo.
They stopped at the new dental facility.
The day care children greeted Mark.
Solange got lots of hugs from staff who knew her as a little girl.
They are hikers and sightseers. Solange enjoyed showing her guests her country, Rwanda.
Aline walked with them.
The next daughter to arrive was my youngest daughter, Jacque, who arrived on Sept. 18. I do have three daughters in the USA plus two daughters-in-law.
Jacque was accompanied by her husband, Sean. His smiling face made my heart sing.
Spending time with the little ones at the daycare was a highlight in their visit.
Daycare manager Anitha looks on with an approving smile.
A special vehicle is needed for a visit to Akagera National Park and the King's Palace Museum.
Urukundo has access to such a vehicle through Let’s Go There Africa.
So much to see and do. My favorite photo is my son-in-law and the big horned cow.
Sean petting the royal cow at the King's Palace.
Notice he did not pet the elephants at Akagera National Park.