More pics of Nancy and Kipchumba

The last we had heard, Nancy had her baby, but he had some issues and went to the intensive care nursery. We have just found out that he had a very good course in the nursery, and was able to be discharged in a normal fashion, eating well and doing pretty good overall. We're thankful for the news, and wanted to share a few new pictures we got of Nancy and little Kipchumba.

Seeing these pictures really made me miss our Kenyan friends, as well as the work I was doing there in the hospital. Please say a prayer for Nancy and Alfred as they take care of this little one. And pray for the hospital and the workers that are still there carrying on God's ministry in that area.

Batchin' it

What do you do when you and your father-in-law are home alone, and your wives are several states away?



You make really awesome banana splits, of course!!

Men v. Food

Julie took Liam and went with her mom and her sister to Mississippi, for a family reunion of sorts. This left my father-in-law, Larry, and me home alone. We decided to do something we could never get away with if the ladies were here. We went to W.F. Cody's, a local greasy-spoon/pub, and ordered the special: one-pound cheeseburgers! Not only is the burger as big as the plate it comes on, they bring you a separate plate piled high with french fries. We had a great time, and it was delicious! Now we're thinking of ways to burn off all that excess cholesterol!

Little Kipchumba is born!

We have received word from friends at Tenwek that Nancy, our househelper, has had her baby! It is a boy, and Alfred and Nancy named him Kipchumba. This means "boy born when the whites are here." We were not actually there when we was born, of course, but since she spent most of her pregnancy with us, she decided to give him that name. It sounds like there were a few complications, and he is in the NICU, but we are praying everything will be fine and he will be safe at home with them soon!

Nancy and Alfred were dear friends while we were in Kenya. They were a bridge to the native culture and helped us understand the world around us, and explained our weird white ways to our Kenyan neighbors! She was great with Liam and loved being involved in celebrating Liam's first birthday with our Kenyan friends. I made sure to leave her with Liam's Birthday Boy shirt, as well as several other pieces of clothing. I wish we could be there to hold their little guy, but the things we left behind will have to represent us for now! Perhaps we will meet again in the future and get to see Kipchumba. For now, we must be satisfied with these pictures.
Keep this new little family in your prayers!

Fun in the Kitchen

Liam loves to help Papaw and Mimi in the kitchen!



He helped Papaw make pizza for us the other night.






Then he helped Mimi clean up the dishes.













Now if I can just teach him to wash the car and take out the trash...