Jamhuri Day

Happy Jamhuri Day!

Today all of Kenya celebrates its independence. Tristan and Emma are home from school and we are all enjoying steamy mutton & chicken Samosas, games and fun.

Along with relaxing with our kids, two of our Eastleigh friends crossed the city to join us for coffee and test out our Somali. They were very encouraging; "You are making progress" but Somali is still much easier for us to see on a page then hear in a conversation.

On Monday, Erica joined our colleagues Patty Card and Laura Ward for Guardians of Hope meetings in Machakos with the African Brotherhood Church. We are praying about the potential of introducing the Guardians ministry (a program initiated by Canadian Baptists among HIV/AIDS orphans and families) to the Eastleigh Somali community. Please pray for us as we continue to work on this emerging part of Somali ministry.

Great news! On Tuesday, the Kiambu Court finally approved Ava's file with the Nest (the orphanage that we are fostering through). This was an important step in our ability to adopt Ava. It took us four trips to the court house in the village of Kiambu, North of the city, and a lot of patience.

Blessings!