Live Inspired Podcast With John O'leary

In April 1994, nine-year-old Jeanne Celestine Lakin's parents and nearly all of her adult relatives were some of the one million people killed during the Rwandan government’s ethnic massacre. For 100 days, Jeanne and her three-year-old twin sisters hid in bushes to stay safe. Heartbreaking and unimaginable, Jeanne shares her harrowing story of survival, courage and strength. Jeanne reminds us that we all have the power to choose forgiveness, leave a legacy of peace and move forward. SHOW NOTES: "For nine years, my parents gave me the love to carry me to this day." In addition to having a large immediate + extended family, Jeanne felt closeness with many other families in her village. because of how welcoming her parents were. Power shift in the 1960s: While being colonized, Rwanda was divided into ethic groups with the largest being the Hutus (85%), frequently accompanied by Twa (1%) and the former ruling class of Tutsis (13-15%). April 7, 1994: The Rwandan government seals the border, preventing any Tutsis