Christmas Day

On Christmas Day, we cooked, cooked and then did more cooking. On the menu was: pilau, chips (fries), grilled beef, chicken soup, baked chicken, fried chicken, beans, chipatti, katchumbari (kind of like salsa), and mandazis. We had quite the feast.

Along with Lulu, Fatuma and the kids, we invited Eddie and his wife. Eddie is a taxi driver and is who we call when we need a ride. He has been so kind to us and has become a friend. We had so much food that we also invited our next door neighbors to come over, with their little daughter, Vero. The other person George invited (a Kenyan George met working at a grocery store) was a no show. We aren't sure why, but will ask next time we see him at the store.

Even though everyone didn't know each other, they all got along and we had a nice time talking after we ate. George and I miss spending Christmas with our family and friends and were happy to spend the day with new friends. It made being away from home a little bit easier. It was also good to get to know our neighbors. Our prayer is that we are a light in our neighborhood as well as in our church neighborhood.

(Eddie is holding Eli. Once again he was fawned over and loved!)

In the evening, we pulled out the leftovers and once again ate a yummy meal. Then we capped off the night with a movie... Kung Fu Panda.

Our Christmas was lovely. It was busy, but slow paced as well (if that makes sense). We were able to reflect on the gift of Jesus and all that we have to thank Him for. Namely our salvation and the peace He offers at all times.