Turning 60: Reflections on a New Season I was having lunch with a friend yesterday and found myself talking about my 60th birthday. I’m not usually one to make a big deal about birthdays—but as I approached this milestone, I found myself reflecting a little more deeply. Sixty feels… different. Special, even. One birthday message on Facebook welcomed me to the “Senior Club.” Apparently, turning 60 bumps you into a whole new age bracket. What does that mean? Well, for starters, higher insurance premiums—got that notice earlier this year! But beyond the paperwork, it feels like a shift. This is the beginning of a new season. Some call it the “final” season of life—but I’ve decided to see it as a privileged one. Because now, at 60, I’m the youngest in this new demographic! There are perks too—senior discounts at movie theaters, restaurants, parks, museums. Priority seating on trains and planes. It took me six decades to earn these privileges, and I’ll gladly accept them! Looking...
This was my seat in Business Class - so wide and a recliner.....can I fly economy again????? Yay for upgrade!
Shalom and Shammah - two beautiful girls~ their parents were one of our first members and leaders in the church we pioneered. They were students attending the Bible school we pioneered. They were both single when they started classes with us. Mary, their mother passed away a year ago. I was so glad the girls are doing well and Anthony too. Shalom, the older girl looks exactly like her mom. I miss Mary. She was a wonderful Sunday School teacher and a wonderful woman of God.
This is Pendo ( ithink! it means love in swahili). She is the beautiful daughter of Sach and Pauline. Sach is a former well known gangster in a slum in Nairobi. He got saved, spirit filled and went to Bible school. Today, Sach is one of the pastor at River of God church. What an amazing testimony of the power of the love of God.
with church members of River of God church - I miss everyone so much!
Pastor Tony Kiamah, the pastor of ROG now. He was very kind in his introduction before I preached. He and his wife, Carole is doing a great job!
Aiden, one of Kathryn's kids. He seemed to be thinking - she looks like Kathryn but I think not :)
Anna Banana! That's what we like to call her. The girls grew up with Anna. They used to be one of our neighbours in our compound. It was so fun to bump into her at the Masai Market. She is like a foot taller than me! How time flies!
I also visited Rehema and brought a donation that Kathryn and Vickie helped raised for them with a Famine Drive. They raised over RM4000!
Our good friends, Roger and Shireen cooked our favorite meal !! Roasted leg of lamb!!! It was so so good!! It was good for me to be able to spend time with the Wests. We have been friends for as long as we have been Kenya. Their friendship and passion for Africa energises us!
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