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Sunday
Jan172010

A Man of Many Words

Much of our time in Rwanda was spent with Michel, Goreth's brother. His English was near flawless. Because of this, he played the role of translator throughout our visit. He joined us as we toured the home of Juvénal Habyarimana, the past president of Rwanda who was shot down in a plane crash igniting the Rwandan genocide, and he explained the genocide to me. He followed us many miles to the village in Kizarakome and kept me company on the front porch under a dark sky. And he climbed with us to the top of the mountain where we prayed under the tree with big leaves and he translated Innocent's soulful story. I appreciate the role he played for us during our time in Rwanda so much. His instant friendship. His focus on the voice of others. A man of many words.

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