Cute, Funny and a Little Challenging

Today was another adventure, just like any other day of life. Today we hiked up to Kibuye rock. This rock overlooks the entire hospital as well as our apartments. It was quite a hike with many of the kids with us. I carried Locksley on my back while Becky carried Shiloh, Hannah carried Juliette and Hank carried Jude. You can imagine how sweaty and gross we all were once we reached the top! Either way it was still a beautiful sight! On our way up there we attracted quite a group of little friends, some of them are pictured above. The girl in the front walked beside me for most of the time. She even asked my name and told me her name. I would love to tell you her name so I'm going to attempt to spell it! Her name was Eellnewl. As we walked she spoke something in Kirundi and pointed at the bracelet my parents had gotten me before I left. I asked her if she liked it and her face lit up and she responded with "ego" which means yes in Kirundi (and yes it is pronounced just like Ego Waffles!) She continued to walk beside me and I asked her for a photo, she said yes and before I knew it there were many other kids behind her. After I took the picture they all wanted to see it and once they viewed it they all started laughing! It was very funny to see there reactions! I also got a picture of a cute little boy while we were up on the mountain, I would have loved to upload it but it took nearly 30 minutes for the picture above to upload so I will upload it with the rest when I get home! It was great to get out and see more of Kibuye's amazing views and people, but today was a little challenging for me to. I've gotten to the point where I've been here for a few days and am more comfortable with my surroundings. The only thing missing is my family. Everyone in my group has there entire family, husband, wife, kids and all and my family isn't here to enjoy this with me. It makes me sad but I know that they're always with me in my heart and that it will be an even bigger joy when I return home to them to share stories! I love that my laptop has been working and that I at least am still able to email with them! I've also enjoyed opening letters from them. Mom had everyone write a few before I left and then labeled them so I had one each morning to open! It's been great! Well I'm off to eat dinner! Thank you all for the emails and comments you've left! God Bless from Burundi to you!