Thanks so much for praying for us. Even though we are not directly affected with anyone in the school being killed or injured we can say that we definitely have the secondary trauma of not knowing if this is going to happen again and where. Smaller more insignificant events had been happening over the pastContinue reading “Events in Nairobi”
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June update – The Call to be More
The end of the school year is very close at hand. Just a couple of weeks more and we will be saying “goodbye” to one more school year and embarking on a new one with our own children in different grades. On reflection, this past year has been one that has been very full andContinue reading “June update – The Call to be More”
Elections, ICC trial, and volleyball try-outs
Well, it is the time of year that the elections for the new President of Kenya, the trial against the now newly elected president and deputy president of Kenya for crimes against humanity, and volleyball try-outs take place. Although these are each very different events they will have a very resounding impact our our livesContinue reading “Elections, ICC trial, and volleyball try-outs”
Where is “HOME”
Home can be such a difficult thing to describe. Recently we have been talking with the senior class here about the transition they are coming to and many of the things they will go through. When we get to this question though it is difficult for some and it causes a lot of wrestling. IfContinue reading “Where is “HOME””
Insure your house against political violence
Ok, for most of us – actually all of us who live in Canada and the U.S. – this is such a bizarre statement. We could conceivably want to insure against maybe, lets say, a tornado that may or may not hit in our lifetimes but I would venture to guess that none of usContinue reading “Insure your house against political violence”
Climbing Mount Kenya
One of Cassidy’s twelve tasks was to climb Mount Kenya. We are not sure if she knew what she as getting into but Todd and her set off early one morning to meet up with the guide and porters who were taking them up this incredible mountain. If you do not know much about Mt.Continue reading “Climbing Mount Kenya”
End of Term One 2012
We have begun to reflect on the past three months. It is amazing just how fast time goes when we are busy. No sooner have we started the term and all of the sudden it is over and almost Christmas. Where did the time go? Well let us tell you how we spent the lastContinue reading “End of Term One 2012”
Multicultural Day and One World Run 2012
Multicultural day is a much anticipated event here at RVA. The theme this year was “GO“. After a very good Spiritual Emphasis Week in which the students were challenged about taking the Gospel to all peoples we thought it would be fitting to make the theme a simple reminder that we are called to go. Continue reading “Multicultural Day and One World Run 2012”
First day of school and another milestone
Our children have advanced to the next grade in school – Yahoo! The surreal part is that Cassidy is off to junior high, Titus is grade four, and Ella is in kindergarten. Wow, all three children are in school! Now we know that we are not the first parents to experience this but it isContinue reading “First day of school and another milestone”
The Great Rift Valley
Saw this link on Youtube and thought we would include in our blog. This is where we live and there are so many great, amazing things to see and do. So sit back and enjoy the tour – wish you were here.
Running with the Dubbers 