Our friend Bernd

Jambo Friends

The above picture was taken at our official “handing over the key to our house” ceremony that we had three weeks ago. It shows Gil and Bernd. Most of you have heard me talking about Bernd. Now allow me to introduce Bernd to you. He has helped us to live our dream! Designing and overseeing the building of our house here in Kenya Bernd was an intricate part of the whole process of moving and now living in Kenya. He created a place of rest for us that we can fully enjoy. Since we arrived here in Kenya Bernd has also been a tremendous friend. He assisted us in moving into our home, buying a car, getting furniture, connecting us with people, taking us to the doctors, opening a bank account, shopping in Mombasa …the list is long and we are very grateful for his kindness and friendship. He goes a second mile with you! Without him we would not be were we are today and we praise God for Bernd. To move cross cultural is an amazing and challenging experienced, Bernd was an invaluable source of encouragement and there for us when we needed assistance. We are truly grateful for him. If you ever contemplate to move here, he is the man!

Jambo Friends

Finally we could download the picture of our house. Africans name their houses and we decided to call it "Pumzika" which means rest. God invites His people to rest in Him and so we took the word out of scripture. Here you have a little glimpse into our new life. Love and blessings, Maria & Gil

Jambo Friends

Our favorite place is the beach bar "Nomad" it is directly located on the beach and it is just beautiful. As you can see we got already some good color.

Kenya

Dear Friends

We arrived! Two weeks ago we moved into our new home. We are doing well and enjoy living in Kenya. Here is our first picture Gil and a Massai Night guard practising bow and arrow.

We have difficulties to download pictures. Hope we can solve it soon.

See you soon, Maria

Youth Service in Gundelfingen

Dear Friends,

Many of you prayed for my sharing time at the Youth Service in Gundelfingen. Thank you, we had a great time and God really answered prayer. There were around 100 people at the service. The music was really good and the topic of 'One life to live" hit home with the kids.
I had much freedom and peace while Ben, my nephew interviewed me. I love to do things like that and it was very enjoyable.
Gil was there too and had a great time.

Blessings and love, Maria & Gil

Traveling in Germany

Dear Friends

In the last couple of weeks we traveled by train though the southern part of Germany. The picture on the left is Gil in Konstanze and on the right the old Muenster in Ulm. Germany is a very pretty country with lots of charm and history. A visit is worth while.

Much love, Gil & Maria

The Blue Women

Hi Friends

We had much fun doing our masks together. Not as blue as some famous men, but more beautiful. then they. My nice Franziska taught me a couple of new things like how to drink a "Haemmerle" when doing a mask. Women always can have fun together in all ages.

See you soon, Maria