Meet Joseph, Jackson, Kwizera, Jules, Osward, Cedrick, Innocent Ntwali, Dady, and Innocent Ndayisaba. All of my readers are young men whose ages range from 16 – 26, with varying vocations and backgrounds. One is an electrician in
The violence and having lost many or all of their family members in the 1994 genocide is one thing most young Rwandans have in common, as they represent the young children that survived and are growing up to become adults. However, there are many hopeful and positive lessons in light of the tragedy. Osward taught me an ultimate example of forgiveness. A long story short, he and his surviving siblings found his parent's killer in prison to pray with him, forgave him, and now they have adopted him as part of their family since the killer's family was also killed. Oswald smiled as he told this story, explaining God's love and showing forgiveness is the only way for the country to re-unite together.
Nathan
5 comments:
I still think you should've gone with "Nathan's Nasty Nine."
Osward's story is such an amazing example of the power of forgiveness. Truly unbelievable!
Nathan-
Sounds like you are having a great experience and really helping some people. We are anxious to see you and hear the rest of your stories.
Love you.
Dad
That's an awesome story of forgiveness. I think we could all learn a thing or two from that.
Hopefully you are teaching them more important things than foreign policy... you know, like some Bill Engvall jokes or something.
Nathan:
I'm assuming most of your readers come to better their English skills. I'm assuming most already have a faith in Jesus? I'm thinking about helping Cindy Robinson with her ESL class on Wednesday nights. I know you will keep in touch with all of these young men - so glad God is using you - your smile and friendly demeanor - along with the Word of God - awesome combo!! Love you, mom
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