Alex Ngabo (left), sponsored by the Uribe's, hangs out with his friends after school

Karalyn, Liliane, Mary, and Helen pile into the backseat on the way to the airport to greet Melissa's mom, Laquetta, and friend Angie

Our English students pay us a visit so that can greet Melissa's mom, affectionately known as "Mama Melissa"

The class bought us a gift of handmade crafts to show their appreciation

Laquetta loves on Francis' daughters druring a Sunday service

The children surround Laquetta after service

Green farmlands of Rwanda

We took a short 2 day safari in the Akagera National Park, which borders Tanzania

One of the many incredible sights on our safari. Our God is amazingly creative!

Golden savannahs of the Akagera National Park

Our local marketplace, where we buy our fruits and vegetables each week

Angie and Laquetta in front of the store owned by one of the church families

Melissa sits with our little friends while they enjoy water and biscuits--a huge treat for them!

Walking home with our little friends

Angie and Laquetta fell in love with our neighborhood kids!

In her generosity, Angie decided to buy new clothes for a few of the kids. We gave them each a warm bath before putting on their new clothes!

Angie buttons Sifa's new dress!

Melissa helps Arnold into his new overalls

After: Angie and the kids

Helen presents a beautiful fruit basket to Melissa's mom

Simon translates for Laquetta and her sponsored child, Ernestine

Melissa's mom helped her cook dinner Saturday night--it was definitely different from cooking together in Fullerton!

Angie watches as Alphonse makes chipati (a tortilla-like bread) for breakfast

Laquetta and Angie took us out for a nice Italian meal on their last night here

Melissa, Ezekiel (our driver), 2 giraffes, Karalyn, Angie, James (our guide/tracker), and Laquetta

Before: Angie, Sifa, Arnold, Toto, and Christian