Another day in MN

It's another gloomy day in minesota looks like winter is coming up real fast. Neema and baraka's have gone to pathfinder and i am here trying to catch is with my work. It'S a good day to stay in bed.

Neema turned 9 yesterday 10/12/09, its her last single digit number age. She had a Slumber Party with 8 of her girlfriends, this kept us all busy dancing all night to High school Musical. we had fun. thanks to Ivy, Robyne, Brianna, Jaycie, Andrea,Ally, Juen, Zeddy and Baraka for making it special for my Baby Girl. HAPPY Birthday Sweetheart we love you so much.. Mama and Dada

Mother's day

Mother's day came and went, not much excitement other than the ice cream treat. Samedi had to play or coach soccer so that took over the day, I finally got my letter from Neema. that was the sweetest letter I have read. I love you sweetie and continue to be a good girl as you grow up. and take good care of your little brother. I love you both more than you can imagine.

Another day

It another day, In May, Spring looks like it is finally here! I love the good weather in spring here in MInnesota. Yesterday Samedi went out and bought a car mmmhhh! and Chevy blazer he needs one so badly that can take him form point A to B. Good luck my dear with the car. I cannot wait to see it

Yesterday Baraka and Neema came home after school very excited, they had made gifts for Mother's day and Baraka cannot wait until
sunday so I open the gifts and it was fill of dove milk chocolate, my favorite I love them darling. I am yet to see what Neema brings forth. I love my little one and I miss you everyday.

In memory of my beloved father A.K. Boit

Each day goes by and I think about you and how it could have been with you around? I miss getting the phone and calling you just to chat and find out how things are going out there in Kapkatet. It been five years since we lost you and I still feel bad that I was not there to say goodbyes physically. My eyes are filled with tears every time I think about it.
It seems like it was just yesterday when you visited with us here in Minnesota and we took those long road trips to the west coast and to the East coast. Those are the experiences that will forever be in my mind. The Stories, the laughter and the excitement.
I wish you were here to see how far we have gone to see the new grand children, we have added one to the list his name is Baraka and is in Kindergarten now and it would have been a joy for you just to know him and play with him. He has quite some sense of humor. Tamnai is now 8 and is growing up to be a big girl. She vaguely remember the time spent with you but the pictures are there to remind her who Agui is.
We will continue to live the dream that you dreamed for us and for yourself too and one day we will get there.... I promise to take care of mama just like you would have wanted us to.

I love you baba! and I will always be your little girl. I miss you dearly. Some day we shall meet!!

In Memory of Mzee Abraham Kimitei Boit

Half a decade ago today, we lost one of our instrumental relations.

He was the dear Dad to my Wife and a grand father to our two children, not mentioning the other grand children in Kenya.

I still vividly remember when the sad news were spoken to my hear via the phone by Jeanette brother-in-law, Mr. Tenai. it was a surreal moment.
I was expected to be the bearer of the tragic news to my wife. What had began as a treatable infection, turned out to be fatal. The sequence of the events were so rapid that at the end of it all, it seemed like a fairy tale.

On learning of the event, we changed our energies to comforting and planning for his burial. Unfortunately, Jeanette could not travel home because of our immigration circumstances at the time. Even as they laid him to rest, Jeanette's closure was not complete until months later when she traveled home to find that indeed he was physically departed.

In celebrating his accomplishments, let me sum some of those experiences that impacted me while he still here with us;
Abraham Kimitei Boit or Mzee Abram as folks in the hood refered to him, was an loving and caring father, husband, neighbor and friend. This can be discerned from who his neighbors are at Kapkatet farm. He made his entire clan a part of him investment endeavors.
He was visionary, and a hard worker. He started various initiatives that were far reaching.
He established himself as a compassionate person and was the go to person when any one was need or crisis.
It was partly through his efforts and contributions that Kapkatet primary school and Kapkatet SDA church were established.

Education, hard work and development were his key aspirations. He was convinced that the only way of improving the posterity was through an informed and educated population. He also had the desire of creating opportunities for others through good work ethic. Often his work day began at 5:00 am and did not end until 7:00 pm. He invested most of his efforts in farming, transportation and real estate.
He was loving and caring parent and husband as well, he was very proud of his daughters and sons a like and in fact in his will unlike the cultural practice of his day, he shared his inheritance with his two daughters.

Five years have come and gone, but you continue to inspire us just as if you were still here with us. The core ideals that you cherished - family and nation are still our idealized example. It is our hope that as we remember you today and the days to come, that you continue to rekindle the flame of good citizenry here and in the world to come.

We miss your jokes, smile, advice, company and many stories that you loved sharing about teaching with the second president of the republic of Kenya, Lelmokwo,and...

It is our aspiration to build on all the good principles that you laid down for us while still here. By the way AGUI the grand children are increasing and growing, we will pass the good word on your behalf.

Just brief thoughts from Your Loving son in law - Samedi Pkania

Happy New Pikap Tulwoop Kony chi be Minnesota

Greetings to you folk.

We are already sailing in yet another year- 2009. It is my prayer, wish and desire that this year continues with the good from the past and more so corrects itself to deliver all if not most that 2008 could not.

As we walk towards the terminus of the first month already, let us be reminded that the best assessment of life is not looking back nor looking a head, but understanding where you are presently and celebrating that moment. That moment is not today, that moment is now.

For all the joys that now brings, let the celebration begin right now. If yours already began then continue with the celebration. If it has yet to, then do not hesitate any longer. The ultimate reason for living is to be present and know that you are here now. There are various phrases and terminologies out there that describe who and where we are. I think, I like mine simplistic one of mine better - being there now and celebrating it to the fullest.

I nearly forgot to mention that do not overlook those that are with you and around you in the now. For me, it is my dear family.Konyoo please join in the celebration. It is my desire that our perception of the now continues to be fairly the same, even in plural.

To me diversity of thought, of association, of being are all important. They have a place in my here and now perception of events. How boring will be to live in the now and to just live within your self. Life of exclusion is not only boring, but deafening and suicidal at best.

Before I forget, all those that are close to be, genetically or otherwise, it is the end of the first decade of 2000. With dignity and respect for humanity and family, let us all hold on together as we enjoy what year 2009 has in store for all of us.

Happy new Jeanette, Neema and Baraka - Best of wishes from non other that your crazy dada.