Malindi, Kenya

The next morning Kathy and I flew to Malindi where Jeremiah, another faithful driver, was waiting to take us to where the Bible school was being held. A big thanks to all the wonderful local people who drive missionaires all over town and then help be sure they're safe while they're visiting.


Malindi is a coastal town to the Indian Ocean. The population is just over 120,000 and its main industry is tourism, particularly among Italians. The African children here often greet us with a "Chow." A drive through town left me feeling a bit like we passed through an African Saugatuk. Perhaps I'll have an opporutnity to walk through later this week.

After Bible school and before dinner, Kathy and I strolled out to the ocean. We passed by three men who professed their deep love for Kathy and me. The tide was out so we kicked off our shoes and dipped our toes in this warm water. Large boats were docked off a far-away pier, bobbing in the waves. We came across a dead puffer fish…all puffed up. Something about having my photo taken with a dead puffer fish seems a little off.

The stroll was relaxing, the scenery was more than beautiful, and I so appreciated the direction the conversation took. Kathy is such a wonderful woman. I am so blessed to have gotten to know her these past few months.

Nairobi, Kenya

I arrived in Kenya without a hitch. Kimani was faithfully waiting, “Leslie Mosher” sign in hand, to take me to Rosslyn Academy where Kathy was giving music lessons. How sweet it was to see this lovely woman again.

Nairobi is the most populace city in East Africa, with more 3 million people. Based on my observations at one shopping center (and thus an extreme generalization), Nairobi seems to be one of the most diverse cities as well. Because of the presence of a number of large government agencies, Nairobi is also a financially well-to-do area, although the slums are prevalent too. I hope to learn more about these dark places when I return from Malindi.

Many missionaries use Nairobi as a hub to reach some of the more outlying African towns, as do the leaders of Biblical Life Ministries. After school I settled in to my room at the Johnson’s house and enjoyed some time with Kathy and her girls. I just love this family and I have learned so much from them about what being a full time missionary is like.