by AmeenaBlogArchive | Apr 19, 2010 | AmeenaProjectBlogArchive, Kids, Travel, Uncategorized
So, my friend Eve asked if we would have to get a passport for the baby once it is born in order to come back to the US with her. And yes we will. First, we’ll go to the US Embassy with the record of birth given to me by the hospital this sweet little pea is...
by AmeenaBlogArchive | Apr 12, 2010 | AmeenaProjectBlogArchive, Kenya, Thoughts, Uncategorized
One of the things I really enjoy about being here at Karibu Centre is taking the women in to the hospital when they are going into labor. It works out this way because only Ian and I are able to drive the Centre van, and often, it just seems better to have me walking...
by AmeenaBlogArchive | Mar 27, 2010 | AmeenaProjectBlogArchive, Friends, Kenya
Here in Kenya, if you use the term “land grabbing” pretty much anyone knows what you mean. It’s the process of people taking land that isn’t theirs to sell. They might represent themselves as real estate agents and sell you a land deed or...
by AmeenaBlogArchive | Mar 2, 2010 | AmeenaProjectBlogArchive, Family, Thoughts
Eli’s newest deal is to threaten me with things like, “You won’t be my mom any more.” ” I won’t love you, if you don’t…” and so on. I don’t generally respond to his threats except to shrug my shoulders and...
by AmeenaBlogArchive | Feb 26, 2010 | AmeenaProjectBlogArchive, Uncategorized
Today Ian and I had a conversation that I am almost positive we had before Eli was born. It has to do with the baby’s sleeping arrangements. Before Eli was born, I had THE most difficult time justifying why we needed a cradle (borrowed) for him. Ian was...
