17 January 2019

Jamhuri Day picnic with 30 of my friends; SO much fun!

Betty, Blessed Jason, Fredrick, and Smith (in the blanket)

Jamhuri Day celebrates the date Kenya became an independent republic on 12 December 1964.
Every year, many Nairobians, just like us, recognize the holiday by enjoying Uhuru Park in the city center. 

Jackie, Joshua, Jaiden, Carol, Joy, Cliff, Jim, and Jasmine

Lydia, Duane, and Tony

Masudi, Baby Jason, Esther, and Isaac

Duane, Sam, Tony, Blessed Jason, Fredrick, Moses, Rose, and Smith (inside the blanket)

Emily, Addis, Malakai, and Moses

When things are a bit tense, when life is not going at its best, 
that's when God lays out the red-checkered picnic cloth and says, 
"Oooh, this is a nice place. Let's hang out here together for a while... just you and me." 
~ David Brazzeal, Pray Like a Gourmet: Creative Ways to Feed Your Soul

Enjoying our day together

Betty, Lydia, and Jeremy

Joy, Carol, Linet, and Jackie 

Masudi and Isaac serve us our delicious lunch



Rose and Sammy out on the pond while enjoying a paddle boat ride



Adults (including me) and children enjoyed the man-powered Ferris wheel!





Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the beanbag toss, adults and children playing together.
It was a first-time experience for most of them. So much laughter and joy!

You can see more videos from our fun day at the park. Simply click this link.

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