Life.... Abroad

Dear Friends,
Greetings from the land where snow never flies at Christmas time! Yes, while you are enjoying coats, sweaters, hats, snow, and ice, we get to enjoy very warm sunshine! It is dry in Kisumu again, and we are approaching our summer time - dry, hot, and dusty.
Today we had one of the smallest groups at church since we came. I would guess 35-40 people were at church today. On Wed., we will have a work day at church to slash the grass and clean the weeds.
Blessings as you serve the King of Kings this week!
P.S. A number of the photos were taken by other people. Clarissa snapped some excellent shots when we were at the Mara.  
Elliot brings us much happiness. He smiles easily and he loves his sister and parents. He is growing rapidly.  

Tiffany...

Elliot..

Our little girl is growing fast and looks like she will be her mom's big helper.

Dishon and Tiffany taking a break.

Ah... there is a reason for the smile. We did not buy these in Kenya! Thank-you, friends!


Cousins playing...








Wayne's Family. We are blessed to have them here!!

Mahlon & Ruth Stoltzfus's family. It was a blessing to have family visit but it was very hard to see them leave again.

Lake Victoria.

Fisherman using nets on Lake Victoria.



Carolyn, Tiffany, with Amanda from PA.

Tiffany's Kitchen.

Tiffany trying her cooking skills!!

Sitting in the market.

Glenda and Jan with their last born.

At the market.

Enjoying the time together... Shonda, Kendra, Clarissa, Angela

Cousin time... Lyndon, Kenton, and Bradlyn

Titus Miller Family was visiting from Romania.


Blessings on your week!

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