Baby Elizabeth

In August, Pastor Celestine told me his wife had a baby girl. He asked me what they should name the child. I said, "Elizabeth. That is my name and it is also a strong name from the Bible." His other children are named Sara, Christine, Joseann, Ruth and Christian-all Biblical. His wife's name is Esther, which he gave her when they married.

Two weeks ago, Celestine told me that he and Esther had decided on the name Elizabeth! He also asked me if I would be Elizabeth's Godmother. This afternoon, I was invited to their home to meet Elizabeth and have lunch. As soon as I arrived and greeted the family I held Elizabeth. She has curly dark brown hair and big brown eyes. She is beautiful just like the rest of the family. (The children are all beautiful!!) Esther prepared chips, rice and beans and Joseanne helped serve us. When lunch was over, Esther gave me a gift of a small gorilla. She said for me to share it with my friends and family in America since the gorillas are known in Rwanda.

We went outside and took pictures of the family and some with Elizabeth and I. Next, we all prayed and Sara, Christian and Joseanne prayed in KinyaRwandan. I said a prayer in English and Celestine ended our time together with a final blessing. I am honored and blessed to be a part of Elizabeth's life!

Celestine, Esther and Elizabeth

Sara, Betsy, Esther, Elizabeth, Christian

Ruth, Christine and Joseanne

Mama Esther and both Elizabeth's

The first born, Sara

Ruth, age 3