Friday, May 16, 2008



Hi Friends

Life in Kenya is an adventure. This week we caught two snakes. One in our neighbor's garden and this one on our veranda. The Africans insisted that both were poisonous and dangerous. There is not a dull moment here. My mother tells me that I am crazy for living here. She might be right. I went to Psalm 91 that talks about live here and I learn to apply it. I hope it doesn't scare you away from visiting us. love, Maria

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Our friend Bernd


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!

Thursday, May 8, 2008


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

Wednesday, May 7, 2008


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.

Monday, May 5, 2008

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