Yesterday I got a huge surprise. Cip called me and said that his papers went through and he is finally here (and safe) in Naperville! So tonight Beth and I took Cip out to celebrate! It was a blast. We spent time laughing about some of the memories of when we were in Rwanda. We laughed about the Baboon that chased me while on a Safari, the crazy roads that we had to drive on and the bridges that we thought we were going to die on. We then spent time laughing about some of the crazy questions people have asked Cip since he has been here.
I met Cip over a year ago when I was in Rwanda. He lived there with his wife and their four kids. Because of the constant instability of the government and Cip's safety, he came to the United States to be granted asylum. Cip has an incredible story that he went through during the years of the genocide. He is a man of incredible faith. So many times I find myself frustrated with the petty things in life and seeing Cip reminds me how much I have to be thankful for. Although it is a blessing to see Cip, there is part of my heart that breaks for him. I can't imagine coming to another country without my family. Although Cip is incredibly optimistic and just thankful to be safe, I can see how much he longs for his wife and kids. Please pray for Cip and his family. Please pray that Cip is able to find a job and that his wife and kids will be allowed to come and live with him. Also pray for their safety as they are still back in Rwanda.
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