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Congo Part 2

Upon arrival, due to the limited time I have, we went straight to an orphanage. The lady who runs the orphange is third from the left holding the little baby in the orange outfit. She was keeping all these orphans in one room and was arrested by some policemen when she could not pay the rent for her room. The commnunity lodge a complaint on her behalf and other policemen released her from jail and arrested the policemen who arrested her. Due to the publicity of her case, a businessman heard about her and her orphans and gave her a house to raise these orphans. All things work together for good for those who love Him! This is the city centre of Butembo - a wide dirt road! That's all there is :-)
Most of the houses look like these ones, very simple structures with iron sheets for roofing.
This is Noella's family welcoming me into their home. Their house is on top of a small hill. I was so humbled by the welcome they gave me - they sang, "you are a blessing" over and over again. They also told me that they have been praying for my safe journey and that they are ever so grateful to the Lord that He brought me safely to their war torn country.
I am trying to take a picture of myself and the house behind me...
Because of the internet problems we have, I decided to do several separate posting instead of one long one so that I won't lose my post!! By the way, Nairobi feels like Malaysia to me right now. I had to go to school this morning to pick Vickie up as she was throwing up and feeling sick, I couldn't believe how great the roads in Nairobi are! I also took a LONGGGGG bath last evening when I got home from the airport....I have been without electricity or running water the whole time I was in DRC. It almost felt like I travelled back in time!
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