The Jones family had a great couple of hours at a nearby deaf school this afternoon. As opposed to the children at the disabled school, these kids (some of whom are young adults) can function at a very high level. Unfortunately, there are not very many schools for deaf children in Rwanda. The director told me that his school is only one in five deaf schools in the country of Rwanda; his was the first.
Lawson, Palmer, Merritt and Bethany were an instant hit as soon as we showed up. Someone rolled out a volleyball and there was an instant round of "hot potato" that lasted for about an hour!
In the rear of the property, the school keeps two cows for milk. We were pleased to hear that they serve the milk to the kids instead of selling it for money (as many Rwandans do). Protein and calcium is important for the kid's brain and body development.
This little guy heard all the fun we were having and decided to sneak a peak. I heard something moving in the bushes behind me and this little guy came crawling out! He is obviously a Buzz Lightyear fan (see his shirt)! After taking his photo, I showed him the image on my iPhone. As I was walking away, he said, "thank you" in a precious, soft voice. The people of Rwanda are incredibly friendly, but the little kids that are every where just steal your heart!
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