Beyond the landscape and approach at Joska, the children - nearly 1,000 between two campuses - are learning, growing and eager to be "free" after graduation. Katie and I were able to spend some time with 12-15 of the high school senior girls listening to their hopes and dreams, encouraging them in their passionate pursuit of life and faith. It was beautiful to listen to their visions for their lives - to become doctors, nurses, teachers, musicians and soldiers; wives, mothers and strong members of their families.
We heard of their worry over passing their tests, money to afford college / university, peer pressure for drugs and alcohol; their romantic view of meeting their future husbands and living happily ever after.
The realization that the road ahead is difficult and the journey is long. The power of realizing their family, friends, Joska teachers, their new mzungu friends (us!) and so many others are pulling for them, praying for them and encouraging them.
They overwhelmed us with song and prayer that transformed our space and ourselves in the precious few moments we shared together. Once again, we went in to encourage and came out inspired.
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