The "Hiebs" as we fondly refer to them. AKA "Doog" and "D".
Doug and Deanna.
Maddy and Keza.
Here we are pictured at the airport in Bujumbura Wednesday night, as we said goodbye to our dearest friends here. Well, pix with their two beautiful babies... (Doug and Deanna were surrounded by a crew of their Burundian friends... speaking words of hope and encouragement to each of them to the very end!) After 6 years in Burundi working for peace and reconciliation with the Mennonite Central Committee, they made the difficult decision of returning to Canada. It was time for them to be back and be with their families.
And another brutal goodbye for Seth and I. But we hope and pray and wish all the best for them. And we will forever remember what we have learned from them. Here are some of the more light-hearted lessons:
* To run off stairs and jump off couches and trust like Keza... knowing that someone will always catch you.
* That downward facing dog is a good position for farting.
* How to maneuver and bargain like a Burundian in the crowded central market.
* That singing will ALWAYS make a day go better.
* How to play Settlers.
* How to craft with the brightly colored cloths worn by women here.
* Thai Coconut Lime Fish with bananas (yum!).
* That long skirts ARE cool! :)
* and of course, much more!
2 comments:
You learned many things from Doog and D, and I believe that they have learned from you two too! When you two left I missed you but I found out
that I pray more for you now that when you were here. I think that's a good thing. But I do miss you two too.
I am your brother in Jesus Christ
Darell
Trina,
Chances are, I'll never see you again (since that first time in Czech. in 2000). But it's interesting, because I feel like I am getting to know you so well through your blog. I enjoy reading it so much and feel greatly inspired when finished. Thanks for showing me what God is doing in Africa and that He indeed, continues to work through His chosen faithful throughout the world. Africa has stolen a little piece of my heart... :) Emilie
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