How Far We've Come (& How Far We've Yet to Go!)

I write this aboard the plane that represents the first leg of our move to Kigali, Rwanda. Somehow, this seems an appropriate time and place to take stock of how far we have come since we first considered living and working in Rwanda.

December 17^th-19^th The Dream Summit- Santa Ynez, California

February 5^th-7^th Introduction to Bridge2Rwanda- Little Rock, Arkansas

March 23^rd- April 7^th Preparatory Trip- Kigali, Rwanda

April Partners, advisory board and potential clients identified

May Houses sold- Santa Barbara & Seattle

May-June Send-off Gatherings & Events- Seattle, Orange County, Santa Barbara

July Karisimbi Business Partners formally established

My mind is racing with things to accomplish once I land in Rwanda. Karisimbi Partners needs to be established as a Rwandan entity with back account, address, and requisite Visas. I must secure at least one house, at least one car, and enroll many children in schools. Non-stop meetings will ensue as we continue to try to learn from and work with trusted advisors. And, importantly (as they are the justification for all this other work) we must begin the most promising client engagements we can find.

As I look out the window, I realize our plane has not even left the ground at the Los Angeles airport! This seems an apt illustration…. for while it seems we've come so far, it's clear we have a long, long way to go.

Onward & Upward,

-Carter