Pureness of Heart, Depth of Hope
Friday, August 21, 2009 by stephanie roberts 
House girls and boys, many of whom are orphans, take on the brunt of household tasks in many homes throughout Rwanda... fetching water from the well and sticks from the ground, cooking food on open fires, washing dishes and clothes in small plastic basins, sweeping and wiping dust from floors twice each day, cleaning the latrine, and carrying young children on their backs. They do this work in exchange for a place to live and food to eat. Some are paid modestly. Few have opportunities to attend school, despite their sincere desire to learn and hope for a better life.
Betty never complained, though she was quiet from time to time. Lost in thought. Orphaned as a child during the genocide, she and her brother, Desire, made their way as refugees from Congo to Rwanda. She's persevered and made her way as a house girl. We'll be sharing more of Betty's story soon, but you should know that Jen and I were truly inspired by this young 22-year old woman – the pureness of her heart and the depth of her hope.
Reader Comments (6)
I hope that her hope is rewarded.
how ironic that it is those people who are so grateful for the little things that i am most generous than with those who are forever crying poverty and waiting for charity. they need to experience true poverty. anyway, i am so happy that you (two) are able to go on this journey to share with us your wonderful photos and beautiful words. i am so very touched. you are great ambassadors. i look forward to seeing where you have been and the love you have spread and received.
picturing hope,
ginny
=)