Thoughts from Home

So we have been home a couple days shy of a week, but the differences between Iowa and Rwanda seem so vast that it seems like Rwanda was a long time ago. I often get asked what my favorite part of the trip was which is hard to answer because most of the things we did were so different from each other that you can't really compare them. I think that one of the experiences that changed me the most were watching the Batwa dance and sing. They quite literally have nothing but the clothes on their back and a small shelter to make up their possessions, yet I have NEVER seen or heard of anyone being so happy. This feeling of being care-free just rolls off of them. They have an amazing spirit that is portrayed in their love for music. I am absolutely speechless when I watch them, not just because they are great at dancing and singing, but just the way their absolute happiness is portrayed from them. Rwanda was an amazing! experience with amazing! people and I can't tell you how lucky I am to have been a part of it! Thanks for reading our blog!