We celebrated the inauguration quietly, but very happily, here in Nairobi. It took place at 8:00 p.m. local time, and truthfully people don't go out after dark much, so we were with our friends the Okonjis, good Luo people (from Obama's tribe) watching TV. Earlier in the afternoon we went looking for some celebrations pending at the Kenyatta Conference Center--it hadn't really become very lively yet--and attended a prayer service at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. We thought it was great that somebody had organized and advertised a community prayer service--I wonder whether people did that at home?
Paul Gullixson of the Press Democrat had asked me to write some of my reflections, and they are posted online. Here's the link.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090120/OPINION/901200243/1307?Title=MESSAGE_FROM_KENYA__Close_to_the_home_of_Obama_s_father
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Tim, your thoughts on Kenya for the PD was meaningful. Thanks! So, it sounds like you and Popie are surrounded by many who love you. I just got a 2009 calendar about DayStar from a person at church. I love the scripture and pictures each month.
May God continue to bless you on your travels and the people of Kenya, especially the Luo.
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