We just wanted to post a quick message to let you know that we are fine. Many of you have probably heard of the tensions surrounding the elections here in Kenya. While many areas are experiencing unrest and violence, our area has been quite calm, and we feel very safe here at Kijabe. Erring on [...]
Entries from December 2007
December 21, 2007
The Weirdest Birthday Ever
Oxymoron. Contradiction. Irony. Paradox. I enjoy words and take pleasure in finding specific and creative language to convey our experiences and share my thoughts and opinions. However, I can’t seem to hit upon just the right word for how we spent my birthday on Thursday. Absurdity may be the closest I can come.
A water park in Africa [...]
December 17, 2007
Snow in Kijabe
Dorothy’s son Sammy invited our family to his wedding the day I met him. Even though he’s probably in his 30s, he acted like a giddy teenager in love for the first time. After I got to know Dorothy better, we received an “official” invitation, so on December 1, we all sported our Sunday best, including Paul’s [...]
December 16, 2007
That’s Africa
We just returned from what I believe may have been the most refreshing, relaxing vacation I’ve had in what feels like ten years! The following e-mail message from the RVA e-mail administrator welcomed us home:
From: Email Administrator
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:11 PM
Subject: [RVA Staff] kijabe email
Our kijabe email has not been receiving or sending mail from [...]
December 4, 2007
Christmas Blessings
Some of you have inquired about our mailing address for Christmas card purposes. We would love to receive your Christmas greetings!
Paul, Carolyn, Lily, and Silas Koning
Rift Valley Academy
P. O. Box 80
Kijabe, KENYA 00220
East Africa
Postage for a regular letter or card mailed from the United States to Kenya is 90¢.
December 3, 2007
Book Recommendation
“Don’t all missionaries live in grass huts, wear taped glasses, have 13 children and stutter?” I hope you will read a book written by a young English teacher here at RVA. I’ve read the first few chapters, and he so aptly communicates our thoughts on ministry among the children of missionaries.
I’m waiting to finish the book because, to some [...]
