New Year's Day -- 2017
This year we had the great pleasure of kicking off the New Year with some new and dear friends at a backyard Kubbs tournament in Nairobi (pronounced "Koobs"). Kubb's is a fun yard game where teams toss sticks in an attempt to knock over wooden blocks or "Kubbs" on an opponent's side. Once all of an opponents kubbs are knocked down, your team can try to topple the king who stands at the centre of the playing area.
Kubbs is a lot of fun and a great way to get to know your neighbours. We are very thankful for the chance to hang out with our friends Andrea, Alix, Makayla, Elana, and Andrea, Madeline and Eli. It was also a great time of getting to know our German neighbours.
Our team won our first battle, but that victory was a short-lived end to our success!
Try as we may, defeat was before us.
Watching our Kubbs fall
Our good friend "and nemesis" Andrea taking aim at our kubbs
Our gracious hostess, Marita
Christmas and New Year's marks the beginning of our summer here in Kenya and it is a great time to connect with friends. Backyard grilling, campfires, and games are some of the great joys of living in this community.
Many of our neighbours are working in East Africa as part of humanitarian efforts to combat food insecurity and assist in areas of need. It is fascinating to learn about the wider work that churches and nongovernmental organisations are engaged within Kenya and our neighbouring countries.
Marita's husband, Markus, preparing the barbeque
German Sausages... of course!
Celebrating the victory!
As we reflect on this past year, we are so thankful for the friends and community that God has brought into our lives.
Happy New year!
Our friends Madeline and Eli taking it all in!
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