Noel and Martin Sitati, 1st counselor, Dorice and Shadrach Barasa president, Ekly and Evans Barasa 2nd counselor, Jackline and Clifton clerk
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Naitiri Branch Presidency
Noel and Martin Sitati, 1st counselor, Dorice and Shadrach Barasa president, Ekly and Evans Barasa 2nd counselor, Jackline and Clifton clerk
Julie and Russ come to Africa
We had a delightful time with Julie and Russ. They followed us all over Kenya--of course they were in the back seat. They arrived in Nairobi early Saturday morning and after a shower and breakfast, we headed West to Kitale.
Here's Bill and Russ at the Rift Valley overlook.
Russ and Julie at the equator. We watched the demonstration which was very interesting--a bowl of water with a small hole in the bottom and a matchstick or small twig. In the northern hemisphere water goes clockwise so the twig moves that way, in the southern hemisphere it goes counter clockwise, on the equator line it stands still.
Julie at the mountain lookout.
Genie and Debra Sitati at the Naitiri Branch Conference. Naitiri is a small village outside Kitale. The branch was reorganized that day.
I was going to put a picture of the new branch presidency, but I didn't get it in and now I can't.
Here's Bill and Russ at the Rift Valley overlook.
Russ and Julie at the equator. We watched the demonstration which was very interesting--a bowl of water with a small hole in the bottom and a matchstick or small twig. In the northern hemisphere water goes clockwise so the twig moves that way, in the southern hemisphere it goes counter clockwise, on the equator line it stands still.
Julie at the mountain lookout.
Genie and Debra Sitati at the Naitiri Branch Conference. Naitiri is a small village outside Kitale. The branch was reorganized that day.
I was going to put a picture of the new branch presidency, but I didn't get it in and now I can't.
President Shadrach Barasa, 1st Counselor Martin Sitati, 2nd Counselor Evans Barasa, Clerk Clifton.
Missionary sighting and sighing
Before leaving Johannesburg, we stopped at the MTC and Elder Powell and his companion met us there for a short visit. He looked so good and sounded so good and was a sight for my eyes.Mission Presidents Seminar
After two days of training, we had a couple of field days. This one was to the Plumari Game Reserve near Johannesburg. It was situated on an old South African Estate. This is the old chapel. There were barns with old machinery, a museum and even an old ambulance from the Boor War.
The game reserve also housed a couple of elephants that were being trained. Here Bill is feeding the elephant and feeling how soft its tongue is. He also had the elephant pick an orange out of his mouth--a pretty sloppy kiss!
The game drive was taken in two of these vehicles. Here we are having a break. Sister Poulsen, Josh's mission president's wife, is saying "hi".
Along the way we say a greater kudu with its curly horns (antlers?). I think this is an amazingly beautiful animal. But it's rather shy, so is hard to get a good picture of it. We also saw cape buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, crocodile and a lot of birds.
We also visited a botanical garden. It was rather nippy--it's wintertime in Johannesburg. Bill and I are sitting with some friends. Elder and Sister Watson and Sister Koelliker.
There was this beautiful waterfall--a perfect place for a photo. And the water was running clear--not muddy like we usually see here in Kenya.
This is My Father's world! The gardens were beautiful! So many different types of plants, trees, flowering shrubs, and flowers. The Lord made a beautiful world with so much variety! we had fun walking around the gardens and enjoying an eye feast!
We ended the seminar with a testimony meeting and attending the temple. What a wonderful way to finish.
The game reserve also housed a couple of elephants that were being trained. Here Bill is feeding the elephant and feeling how soft its tongue is. He also had the elephant pick an orange out of his mouth--a pretty sloppy kiss!
The game drive was taken in two of these vehicles. Here we are having a break. Sister Poulsen, Josh's mission president's wife, is saying "hi".
Along the way we say a greater kudu with its curly horns (antlers?). I think this is an amazingly beautiful animal. But it's rather shy, so is hard to get a good picture of it. We also saw cape buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, crocodile and a lot of birds.
We also visited a botanical garden. It was rather nippy--it's wintertime in Johannesburg. Bill and I are sitting with some friends. Elder and Sister Watson and Sister Koelliker.
There was this beautiful waterfall--a perfect place for a photo. And the water was running clear--not muddy like we usually see here in Kenya.
This is My Father's world! The gardens were beautiful! So many different types of plants, trees, flowering shrubs, and flowers. The Lord made a beautiful world with so much variety! we had fun walking around the gardens and enjoying an eye feast!
We ended the seminar with a testimony meeting and attending the temple. What a wonderful way to finish.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Iris and Larry came to Kenya for a visit the last of April. We visited Bomas of Kenya, which has replicas of the various tribal villages along with a performance of different tribal dances. Iris and Larry were able to get in a few rounds of golf, visit the National Museum and made their way through the Zebra Market with their smiles (and wallets) in tact. They rode with us to Eldoret/Kitale for a zone conference, branch training and a branch reorganization. They went with the Missionary Couples to the Masai Mara while Bill and I worked. It was fun having them here and it was so good to see them again.
This is the dance from Somalia. Aren't the costumes beautiful!
The Masai Warrior and the pretty maiden.
This is the dance from Somalia. Aren't the costumes beautiful!
The Masai Warrior and the pretty maiden.Hales visit Africa
Camille and Chad finally made it to Kenya and it was so good to see them. We celebrated the PhD at the Masai Mara watching the animals.
We also stopped at the giraffe center and sure enough, both Chad and Camille kissed the giraffe.
Bill and I spoke at the Young Single Adult Conference at the Lukenya school center. There were about 300 Single Adults there from all over Kenya. Last year the conference was held in Eldoret. After Sacrament meeting, we drove to Chyulu where we visited the Darijani Branch.
This is Stephen, the Darijani 2 branch president, giving his boys a ride home from church. We had met the women on the road on the way to the church and were greeted warmly. I think Chad wanted a ride, but the bike was full. We drove on to Tsavo West and sipped sodas on the veranda overlooking the watering hole.
We also stopped at the giraffe center and sure enough, both Chad and Camille kissed the giraffe.
Bill and I spoke at the Young Single Adult Conference at the Lukenya school center. There were about 300 Single Adults there from all over Kenya. Last year the conference was held in Eldoret. After Sacrament meeting, we drove to Chyulu where we visited the Darijani Branch.
This is Stephen, the Darijani 2 branch president, giving his boys a ride home from church. We had met the women on the road on the way to the church and were greeted warmly. I think Chad wanted a ride, but the bike was full. We drove on to Tsavo West and sipped sodas on the veranda overlooking the watering hole.Jake's mission call
While looking at this calm scene at the Masai Mara, Bill's cell phone rang. It was Jake Powell. Bill put the phone on loudspeaker and Jake told Bill, Camille, Chad and I that he had received a mission call to serve in Melbourne, Australia. We're so excited for him. He's an awesome young man and will serve the Lord with diligence. That means that Jordan, Josh and Jake will all teach the gospel in English, but on three different continents. He leaves September 1st, so I'll get to see him before he goes.
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