My friend Linda, her husband Norm and their 2 children, Nicole and Steven went to Rwanda this past summer to volunteer their time with the widows and children that have been victims of the Rwandan Genocide. They spent weeks with the families helping them with their daily tasks but also spent some quality fun time with them. One day, Steven and Nicole were playing with some of the children and making faces and laughing and giggling and Nicole noticed this young boy peeking through a tiny hole in the wall. His name is Yvan and he is about 3 or 4 years old. He didn't smile much and didn't join in the fun. Nicole thinks he was too shy but when I look into his eyes I can tell that he really wanted to be part of the fun. I just wanted to capture that wistful look and wonder in his eyes. Maybe the next time they go back he'll be able to sing and laugh with the other children and Nicole can bring me back a picture of a smiling Yvan for me to paint!
