Immanuel, God with Us

God was with me... "every good and perfect gift is from above." Despite missing home and family at random times, Christmas was so special, and I had very special people to spend and celebrate Christ's birth with. Christ's name Immanuel resonated with me quite powerfully this Christmas season, knowing he came to earth to dwell with us and still does. He was my comfort and joy this Christmas season. He had so many things in store for me.

Above are my fabulous friends Amanda and Sarah with me Christmas eve...we spent the night in order that we could wake up with the kids to open Christmas stockings and gifts on Christmas morning.

It was so much fun to be able to spend Christmas with one of my dear students Marni and her family!

Little Tori enjoying her Christmas surprise

Ty enjoying his Christmas cow! It was his favorite gift :)

It was fun getting excited about Christmas gifts like OREOS! Never thought that would happen!

Merry Christmas,

My sister and brother left a few days ago, but gave me the best Christmas ever!
This would be out traditional matching pjs picture :)

We got all dressed up for an early Christmas eve service of Christmas song singing! Too much fun!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for all your prayers. Praying for you and that the God of all peace supply you with a refreshed spirit for this new year!

Love you lots!

P.S. Miss you Jess and Jay, thanks for making our time so special! You two are the greatest gifts someone could ever have! Love you more.

Psalm 92:2
Love and Faithfulness

Quality Time

Having a soda in Kijabe Village

Sledding in the backyard!

I love cooking for them!
Snuggle Time

God is Good,

So so thankful!

They're HERE!

Having Christmas!

Slumber Party at the Kurz!

Animal Fun!

One of the Greatest Moments of My Life!

SO GLAD TO SEE MY SISTER AND BROTHER!!!!

This is the best Christmas! Miss you Mom and Dad!

A Christmas Blessing!!!

Actually, I get 2 Christmas Blessings in a few days! My SISTER AND BROTHER are flying into Kenya to come and stay with me for a week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just found out! What a surprise! I cant stop skipping around and smiling!

God is so Good!

Christmas in Kenya

Yes Family and Friends, believe it! My friend Sarah and I decided to do what we could to celebrate a little Christmas in Kenya!

Kiamaiko

Hi Everyone! My heart is so happy, can you tell why?... An afternoon celebration for some of the Kiamaiko kids who promoted to Standard 1!!! They are so precious in their caps and gowns too!

Tracy
The children giving their presentations

Jessa, here is your little man! Felix, remembers you...his mom told me he talks about "Jessica, his people" :)

Little Fazal, smallest little guy.(Christy I held him for a bit just for you!)

Abby remembered me right away....can you tell by the pictures!? Carrie, she still as precious as ever!

Can you find her here?

Can you find Felix sister?

Anthony

One more Kijabe sunset last night... Thank you Jesus.