Watching and Waiting

Emma is very excited to be losing one of her front teeth. She hopes it will be gone by Monday when she and Tristan return to Rosslyn Academy for second semester.

Of course, Emma is not the only one "watching and waiting": the entire country is on edge over President Kibaki's decision to name his cabinet without any sign of resolution with Mr. Odinga and the ODM. Virtually everyone here is fearful that if something isn't done soon, to demonstrate Kibaki's willingness to cooperate with Odinga, that the fragile peace will be lost. Kenya's parliament returns this Tuesday, and it is widely believed that this could be the next flash point for violence. We are praying that Kenyans will show patience and restraint throughout this time of political uncertainty. Our friends in Northeastern province are even hearing an increase in anti-Kikuyu rhetoric. We will all be watching and waiting, talking and praying, and doing what we can to help.