Lost Suitcase – RESOLVED

The lost suitcase surprise is coming to a close.  We had great news from JetBlue.  The lost suitcase claim finished processing and the Kasongos will be paid about $1200 for their lost suitcase, which will be very helpful for them!  It’s surprising how much it costs to replace everything in a large suitcase, but it certainly adds up as you start itemizing the price of each item.   Continue reading “Lost Suitcase – RESOLVED”

Most Helpful for Refugees? Love

I asked Papa Kasongo the question “What can volunteers do to be most helpful?”  He thought for a few minutes, then answered:  “Love is the most important thing – our family felt love and that opened the door for everything else.”  He pointed to the example of Jesus Christ – Love God and Love Others.  It was an insightful answer to a question.  The father of 7 kids summed up the most important thing for volunteers to do as simply to love the family.  Everything else stems from that.