When I was in Rwanda last year, I met a 24 year old Rwandan woman named Janviere. She had been a patient in a prior year’s mission and she speaks excellent English. On one of my last days there, she pulled me aside and told me that her 10 year old brother Trésor had lost … More Education for life

When I was in Rwanda in February 2019, I took a day trip to Akagera National Park for a safari. The park is a two hour drive from Kigali on the eastern border, near Tanzania. I adore this type of day trip, not only for what I saw within the park, but also for what … More Akagera Adventure

As Christmas nears, I begin drawing up the list of items that I will carry with me to Rwanda for my next mission. I am leaving on January 24, and this will be my fifth year working with IOWD. I can’t wait to see the sunshine, smell the lightly smoky air, and hear the joyful … More 2020 in Rwanda

When I was in Rwanda a few years ago, there was a film crew working with us to create the film you are about to see. This is not the final version–there are a few small details that need to be corrected, but it does a great job of capturing the experience. You can see … More Postcard from Rwanda

When I tell people at home that I am coming to Africa, there are several reactions: worry that I will never come home, amazement that I would go so far, excitement for the adventure that awaits, and joy that I am able to do this. Honestly, I feel all the same emotions as the trip … More God’s plan