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