Yesterday, we attended our first Kenyan wedding for our friend Collins and his new bride Tabitha. Collins is the local engineer that we are working with at the hospital to build the additional facilities. The Wedding was great. Everyone said to not expect it to start on time (sometimes 2-3 hours after the advertised time)! The invitation said it was from 11-5, but we knew better! We got there at about 11:20 and it started about 11:45. We even ate at about 1:30 (not too bad)! The best part for me was when the Groom came down the isle dancing all the way with a great big smile on his face!
This is Collins (he has a solemn look on his face right now)
The ceremony was nice and then we ate. It was typical Kenyan fair: Mukimo (a mashed potato and corn dish), Chipates (flat tortilla like things), rice, beans, chicken and fantas and cokes. The wedding party had left for a time to have pictures taken and were expected to return soon. After some time, we left since the kids all had events at the school. We left about 3:30. They probably finished up around 6:00. The weather was beautiful but hot (we all cooked since we forgot the sunscreen again)!
We went to Rose's house today for lunch. She is our house help. She had a beautiful spread: Mukimo, Chipatis, a salad (tomatoes, onions, cilantro), fresh juice (mango, pineapple, passion fruit), carrots and peas, and a stew. It was very good (and filling)! Here is a picture from today:
This is a picture of Lucy (Rose's daughter in law), Dennis (her 3 yr old grandson), me, Sallie, Rose and Yvonne (Rose's grandaughter), Trevor and Timothy.
We also need some more prayers. We have so many people
coming to ask for help and are having a problem understanding if the needs are real and what we can do. We don't usually just give out money. We like to help but sometimes we can not. There are so many. We usually give food and water to those who want it, but need God's guidance to know how else we can help.
Thank you all for keeping up with us!
In His Hands,
Jullie T.
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