reunion

When I was first in Kijabe, I joined a Bible Study that was filled with Medical Officers (doctors right out of medical school) who became some of my best friends.  The year and a half that I was there, we had a lot of good times together: meals, times of singing and sharing, lots of laughter, and games.

Times have changed since then.  As my friend Erica says, the Bible Study is a revolving door -- when one person leaves, a new person comes in.  Some of the original members have moved on, but there are plenty now to replace them!  Most are Orthopedic Surgeons.  You would be impressed to see how often they can apply "I had this patient. . ." to scripture!  I've learned a lot about Orthopedics over the years.

Even though there are new people now, I decided it was time to gather the ones who were in the Bible Study when I first arrived.  Even though we all live within an hour of each other, we hadn't seen everyone for well over a year.  It was high time!

Plus, I'm always looking for an excuse to have a BBQ!

 {meat...burgers, sausages, pork chops.  It was a goat-free affair}

 {men & meat go hand in hand}

{the spread}

The men, Francis, Nyabz, Edward and Dexter, handled the meat while the women -- me, Sarah, Nikki, and Evelyn, handled the babies and other food.  It was a good division of labor.  As usual, I didn't get as many pictures as I had intended, but here are a few more from the day.

  

{Nyabz & Nikki and their daughter Naima, almost 3}

 

Six years ago, none of us were married, and some of us hadn't even met our future spouse. (Me! Dexter joined the Bible Study later).  Things certainly have changed! Also six years ago most were "just" doctors, and now they're all in some kind of masters program or residency.  Edward and I are the only non-medical people of the group!

On Sunday morning, we all had breakfast together (except Sarah & Edward who'd left the night before to go take care of their dog!), and I took the opportunity to get some more photos of everyone.  

I'd just woken Kyalo from a nap so we could go to church. I'm not sure he really woke up, though.

All in all, it was a great time reconnecting with great friends! I hope we'll get together more frequently in the future.