Gacundezi | Onward I Go
This Past Weekend
The past couple days have been pretty relaxed. I spent them back in Kigali and stayed with Dwight Jackson and his wife Brenda. They treated me to a local pizza place for dinner Friday night, which was AMAZING after a week of the same meals in Gitarama. I also managed to take a walk around town and get in some relaxation before my next step. On Saturday morning I woke up at 6 in the morning to skype with Cody, Matt, Shelley and Nicole who were all over at Matt’s new house painting (I’ll be moving in with Matt and Cody when I return to Phoenix). It was nice to see some familiar faces. Yesterday I read a little and watched a few episodes of the Office that Nate gave to me. All in all it hasn’t been a very eventful weekend.
What’s Next
I am now waiting to be picked up by Paul and taken out to the Rwamagana Sector. This is in Eastern Rwanda and where we will be doing all of the projects with Highlands. I had a productive conversation with Dwight and Paul yesterday. Dwight is going to be in Uganda the next two weeks, while he is gone Paul and I will begin meeting with Mayors and Governors of the Districts and Sectors. We will also try to meet with church leaders and business owners. The goal is to talk to people of influence and measure the current state and opportunities of the area, specifically those related to business/economic development.
While in the east I’ll be staying in Gacundezi, a small rural area. I don’t have all the details on what to expect. I do know I won’t have water, power or internet (since internet is a standard utility these days 
at the house. There is a regional office for FH near by that has internet. I’ll try to make it over there with some consistency but as I understand it the internet is pretty bad there as well. So, if you don’t here from me for a bit you know why.
Hey brother,
Just sitting here catching up on all your blog posts. As I’ve been reading through the many experiences you’ve had thus far with the people, training and the food there in Africa, I am filled with joy for the work God is doing in your life. I want you to know that this journey you’re on is not only having an impact on you and the people your serving there in Africa, but also on me, and many of us here at home.
I pray that God is teaching you on this journey to live like Romans 12:2.
Journey well and with purpose my friend.
Thanks for your continued support and encouragement. Your verse was a timely one as well. Thanks man. Praying all is well for you and that God is preparing your for your trip!