What a day yesterday! Sally and I were at Love with Actions for a grand celebration of the women finishing their training for sewing and basketweaving.  These are the women of children with disabilities. This was a graduation for these women who had never received a diploma or been recognized in a group! The women felt incredible dignity as their names were called publicly and people clapped.  This reminds me of Americans being the first in their families to receive a University diploma.  Some of the women have never been recognized for their work or even stood up in a group. They were so proud and it was evident that many husbands understood this accomplishment as they were so proud of their wives, walking up with them to receive their diploma too.  Some held on to the diploma and others grasped their wives upper arms. This was the first time in their lives they are able to hold something that is tangible for their hard work.  The local newspapers and TV stations were there for the grand event! That evening they did a piece on TV which lasted for about 5 minutes.  All of the wives and husbands were dressed in beautiful rented or purchased dresses and husbands in their finest clothes. Many of the children were there as well and watched as their parents received their diplomas.  I was able to observe some of the children's movements while I was at the ceremony and was able to hold Queenie one of the many children who I will be seeing Monday.  Sally fell in love with a little three year old, Rachel, who she did not want to put down. Jean Paul who is the director of Shalom, a reconciliation ministry in Rubavu where we are heading next week, also made the 3 1/2 hour journey to support Gilbert's work in Kigali.  There were representatives from the local churches, government and Salvation Army.  The celebration finished by sharing an ear of roasted corn together and a Fanta.