Monday Part Two: Momma's House

During the struggle for independence, her husband was a freedom fighter. Not to be left out, she smuggled food to the independence fighters. This led to her arrest and being detained in a prison-like camp. Expecting a child when arrested, she lost the child while being detained in the camp. In time, freedom came, and this year Kenya celebrated 50 years of independence. 

Bernard Kabaru Mwangi’s mother played a role in freedom. She is a gracious, strong, and joyful woman of faith. She is a great cook. We had the honor and privilege to have lunch with her and share some time. As always, she cooked enough traditional food to feed an army. Her greetings are always warm and filled with laughter. 

 

On our way to Momma’s house, we had the inevitable flat tire. A man came up to Bernard and offered his help. He was from Bernard’s home area and saw us in need. He was walking miles to try to get help for an underprivileged child to attend school (not his child). He stopped on his way and did most of the work changing the tire. During the Holiday Bible Camp we had taught the story of the Good Samaritan. Here, we saw the reality of it in this friend.  

We rushed on to make it to the Kentmere in Tigoni where we were staying the night.  

Tuesday, we stopped by Happy Day Academy to see Mary Kabaru, visited Robert and Lucy for tea (with Lucy this is a full lunch), and finished packing.  Then, it was off to the airport for the flight to Tanzania.
 

Momma's House

Bernard's mother

Floyd, Momma, Bonnie, and Mary Kabaru

Lunch!  What a feast!

Again, a flat tire...this year, a Good Samaritan.

Motorcycle taxis are everywhere.

A view near Bernard's home place.

Overturned trucks are a common sight on East African highways.

Typical shopping area in a larger town.

Market Day!

Main Square

Those white dots are coffee drying benches at the factory.