Updates – Page 15

Update 17-8: Praying for Peace in Kenya

It has been 10 years since the presidential election in Kenya that brought post-election violence leaving over 1000 people dead and close to 600,000 people displaced. RVA delayed the return of students for second term and our family contingency bags were packed in case of a need to leave quickly. Many Kenyans became victims ofContinue reading “Update 17-8: Praying for Peace in Kenya”

Graduation 2017: Live…Laugh…Love

On July 13th, Rift Valley Academy held its sixty-eighth commencement ceremony as the Class of 2017 walked proudly into Centennial Chapel to Pomp and Circumstance marking the end of their high school journey. Hundreds of parents, siblings, and friends, came from all over Africa and around the globe to celebrate the seventy-three young adults inContinue reading “Graduation 2017: Live…Laugh…Love”

Update #17-6: The Final Countdown

Now that mid-term is well behind us…it’s time for the FINAL COUNTDOWN to GRADUATION: 15 DAYS!!! Here are some other interesting NUMBERS from our lives over the last few weeks: 199 Guests served at Sophomore Restaurant 10 Kilometers Micah and his friends hiked over mid-term break 1400 Paintballs Hannah and her friends shot during theirContinue reading “Update #17-6: The Final Countdown”

Update #17-5: Back to (sort of) Normal

Dear Family & Friends, We are happy to report that life is returning to normal (whatever that means) here at RVA! Thank you for your many prayers and encouraging words over the last week. While it seems the vast majority of sickness has passed and our water situation is improving, there continue to be challengesContinue reading “Update #17-5: Back to (sort of) Normal”

Update #17-3: Moving Forward

During our recent school break, we enjoyed a family trip to Masai Mara, nursed Hannah after the extraction of her wisdom teeth, celebrated Micah’s 16th birthday, and began planning and preparing for the final term of this school year. Some important decisions were also made, as well… Family News: RACHEL will be graduating from MillersvilleContinue reading “Update #17-3: Moving Forward”