As a child I used to sing along to song called 'Mud glorious Mud', and if I remember correctly it compared mud to chocolate! I'm not sure how delicious mud is although I'm sure I tried it out a few times as a child. Perhaps I have blocked out the horror of its 'chocolate-less' taste!

Recently the less than glorious aspects of mud have been very real to our Program Team here in Rwanda. With Rwanda experiencing exceptionally heavy rains there have been exceptionally muddy roads! These roads are not only muddy but also quite treacherous in places. As we make our way to some of our schools the 4x4 is in over drive!

It is during these seasons that I am even more proud of our team. Our drivers have been working extra hard to keep our training team safe and to deliver them in time for school meetings, observations and support days to our most rural schools. Undaunted by some pretty treacherous driving they have continued to serve with strength and diligence. Our training team have continued to reach the schools and meet with staff; even in the pouring rain while walking through playgrounds of sinking mud. In fact, I almost lost a shoe in one playground!

It is this kind of dedication and service that testifies to the real worth of Wellspring's work in Rwanda. We aren't here simply to do a quick, easy and simple job...a flash in the pan. But rather, even through the challenges and discomfort, we continue to walk alongside and provide support to all of our schools.

It is this kind of service that will bring about change in other people's hearts and minds; as they experience people who are committed to them in the easy and difficult process of change. Seeing people, who will persevere in love, even when it causes them discomfort, will help them to serve more effectively.

So, we are thankful for our 'glorious mud' in Rwanda because although not very glorious, it provides a glorious opportunity for us to serve our schools and demonstrate in a very practical way our level of commitment and support.