I have learned to constantly strive for a bold, authentic faith. I have learned that Milo, brownies and cheesy broccoli are absolute staples.
I have learned that there is a time to speak and a time to stay silent.
I have learned that our God-given purpose is to embody love.
I have learned that the largest frustrations can be as simple as awful internet connection.
I have learned to French braid.
I have learned that my heart has gotten much, much softer.
I have learned that sometimes I can be very feisty...particularly when I’m feeling a bit moody and some silly motorcycle taxi driver tries to charge me more simply because of my skin colour.
I have learned that Fanta fiesta’s are extremely delicious!
I have learned that vulnerability and fragility are not necessarily bad things at all.
I have learned that I am terrible when it comes to budgeting.
I have learned that I would be perfectly alright with having a bunch of little black babies of my own. (Though I suspected this before hand.)
I have learned that life is a process.
I have learned that most Rwandan kids seriously can dance.
I have learned that some Rwandan kids seriously can’t sing.
I have learned that wisdom can come in the form of a six-year-old.
I have learned to sort of play the ukelele. Sort of.
I have learned that having friends who live in Australia is a VERY good thing.
I have learned that strength and independence can sometimes transition into an unfulfilled need for protection.
I have learned that the extraverted Aliza in Canada can be become an introverted Aliza in Rwanda.
I have learned that language barriers can be broken with a smile.
I have learned that I take communication, water and love for granted.
I have learned that we can all take steps towards changes. With those steps comes a difference. And a difference is a difference, no matter how small.
I have learned that writing is my worship.
I have learned that sometimes what Jesus asks of us, the world will think foolish. I have learned to do it anyway.
But above and beyond all these, I have learned that God can do anything.
