After the trip ...

After leaving Rwanda, we had a great vacation in Tanzania for a few days.  We chose not to include it in the blog because we did not want to overshadow our experiences in Rwanda and our incredible time spent with Emmanuel and Leonce and the kids.  Barton and I both noticed the difference between the plight of the Rwandans versus the relative comfort in the lives of Tanzanians.  For those looking for a vacation, Tanzania is beautiful and relaxing, but if you desire a life-changing experience, Rwanda will open your eyes and put the ease of our American lives in perspective.

Our trip has helped heighten awareness of the needs of Rwandan orphans and how Small Voices has helped to provide each one of you with the opportunity to make a difference in their lives.  We have received many more donations since we embarked on our trip, and we have now raised nearly $23,000 in all.

Please check out out January 2009 update on the Small Voices Foundation website at:

http://www.small-voices.org/recent_news.html.

Also, please checkout all of our pictures (please bear with us as there are many pics) from the Rebero Orphan Center and from the Mwanankabandi Orphan Center.

http://picasaweb.google.com/bringreene

And as always, please keep Small Voices in mind for your charitable donations.  We are only $7,000 away from our original goal!!

http://www.small-voices.org/donate_now.html