Dear Jamal,
First off, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve missed you like crazy. Being here in Rwanda, has caused me to feel so many different emotions. I can’t truly describe how I’m feeling right now but just know I feel extremely humbled and relaxed here.
Seeing all the smiling faces and beautifully unharmed scenery is really refreshing. This is an adventure many other people should encounter. Everything about Rwanda has such a delicate feel to it. The people here are even more remarkable. When I say this, I don’t only consider everything that has happened to Rwanda but also everything that has happened to Africa as a whole. The people here are truly warriors.
I can’t imagine life without my family. Many of these people continue on their journey through life without any of their family members around to witness their successes or failures. I find this to be incredibly difficult.
And yet they strive to be happy and live to celebrate another day.
I shall forever be inspired by their determination and willingness to stay happy, despite everything that has affected their homeland.
Talk to you soon,
Makeda
