This woman rests her hand on the shoulder
of the man who killed her father and three brothers
in the genocide in Rwanda two decades ago.
"He did these things with other people,
but he came alone to me and asked me for pardon.
He helped me build a house with a covered roof.
I was afraid of him……but in my mind I feel clear."
Remember Viviane Nyiramana's story
the next time you're holding a grudge.
Likewise, remember the courage of this man
Francois Sinzikiramuka
when you're too proud to say I'm sorry.
~ L ~
(photo by Pieter Hugo.)
