Off the plane came today a family of eight refugees from Burundi looking very tired and dazed. Here they are getting introduced to their interpreter (in the short sleeves - back to the camera). They are all in identical grey sweatshirts.
Imagine setting out from the middle of Africa one day and landing the next in Spokane.
Mom and dad with five boys and one girl. Such a close family. I think that is the girl next to the white fist. The family resemblance is so great I could only tell which was the girl by the sandals she was wearing.
The two youngest boys delighted in the toys I brought for them. They were quietly occupied while the adults waited for the baggage.
I think this boy is the 15 years old. He looked drained. Bet they will all sleep tonight.
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