As we prepare to return to the UK in a few days we are all three feeling very weary and exhausted. It is not just a physical tiredness but it is actually a lot more than that. Doing the work that we do drains us spiritually, emotionally and all the rest!
A couple of days ago we were invited to breakfast with Bishop Louis and Pastor Winnie at the Hotel Gorillas in town. It was a rare treat to have some downtime with the two of them.
Since our huge avocado tree was cut down we had an ugly stump and a badly stained wall in our back garden. But the stump is slowly being covered in ivy and Susan has been repainting the wall to create a lovely sun-trap in the corner. We got some plant pots in town and raided the gardens of various friends for plants to put in them. The place is looking brighter already.
A few days ago we visited a vocational training centre in Gikondo, near the centre of Kigali. It was a bit of an inspiration to see such a well run, busy institution catering for around 200 young people. The pastor in charge was so welcoming and helpful and it gave us a lot to think about with respect to the Mango Tree sewing workshop.
Another surprise visit was to the Mango Tree Church chicken project. We set off in the diocesan pickup truck to go miles up country with Rev Anastase. It is a big project with a lot of hens and while we were there we bought some fabulous new laid eggs to bring home for our tea!
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| Winnie and Louis visit the OEW ministry centre. |
Since our huge avocado tree was cut down we had an ugly stump and a badly stained wall in our back garden. But the stump is slowly being covered in ivy and Susan has been repainting the wall to create a lovely sun-trap in the corner. We got some plant pots in town and raided the gardens of various friends for plants to put in them. The place is looking brighter already. 
