Kissing Laura in Nairobi

By Jason Clark

11 Nov 2008

The last few days in London, Marburg (Germany) and now Nairobi (Kenya), have been a whirlwind, and overwhelming to say the least. I’ll blog some thoughts from the experiences of meeting academics, missionaries, church leaders, and visiting churches, cities, suburbs and slums.

Meantime, I just got back from feeding Giraffes. I was forced under peer pressure to feed Laura, who takes the food from your lips. Their mouths are full of strong natural antiseptic, thankfully!

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  1. Comment by Rick C ruse

    3.05 pm on 10 Nov 2008

    I think I’ve kissed Laura as well, though maybe this is her daughter. Having lived in Nairobi for 11 years and now being away for 12 years, this picture brings back many good memories. Trust your time these expands the heart and mind. If you meet a pastor named Oscar Muriu (Nairobi Chapel), please pass along greetings.

    1. Comment by Jason

      3.15 pm on 10 Nov 2008

      Small world! I will do. Do you know Patrick Murunga, from Church of the Good Shepherd?

      1. Comment by Rick C ruse

        3.34 pm on 10 Nov 2008

        Yes, I do know him, but he might not remember. If you mention Africa Ministry Resources to him, he’ll likely put it all together. Other names to look out for: Lee and Sandy Weiss, Don Kearby. Have a great time. How long are you there?

        1. Comment by Jason

          3.47 pm on 10 Nov 2008

          Got here saturday and leaving tuesday AM, so quick trip, but will be coming back each year for 9 days with students from US and other countries for new D.Min I am leading.

          1. Comment by Rick C ruse

            3.59 pm on 10 Nov 2008

            NEGST, NIST, Daystar or being held somewhere else?

            Comments won’t nest below this level.

            Reply here

      2. Comment by Rick C ruse

        4.01 pm on 10 Nov 2008

        btw, you absolutely have to and must stay longer the next time you are there!

        1. Comment by Jason

          4.05 pm on 10 Nov 2008

          NEGST :-)

      3. Comment by Rick C ruse

        4.14 pm on 10 Nov 2008

        Am even more jealous; I taught there in ‘87 and ‘88; great folks. Left a big portion of my library there when we left in 96.

        1. Comment by Jason

          3.55 am on 11 Nov 2008

          Patrick remembers you very well and sends his greetings! :-)

    2. Comment by Teri Kerr

      6.11 pm on 10 Nov 2008

      me too. And I annoyed my daughter called Laura by shouting out, “guess what, there’s a giraffe called Laura here!”. She’s very tall and didn’t think it was funny!
      xx

  2. Comment by David Sztypuljak

    3.18 pm on 10 Nov 2008

    That photo is classic! I’m saving that for a rainy AV Sunday! :)

  3. Comment by Charlie Boyd

    5.14 pm on 10 Nov 2008

    What is Mick Jagger doing over there with you Jason?

  4. Comment by Paul

    1.01 am on 11 Nov 2008

    the giraffe’s mouth might be filled with natural antisepti but what about yours??? (or is that what the beer is for? ;)

    Altho I’m sure i’ve seen that giraffe just recently in Sutton…
    http://picasaweb.google.com/vineyardchurchsutton/VineyardChurchSuttonFilmParty2008#5258947315742561858

  5. Comment by Marc Alton-Cooper

    1.05 pm on 11 Nov 2008

    Make sure that you dont get too many of those in the way or you’ll get stuck in a giraffic jam!:)

    I’m just so funny!

  6. Comment by Brunettekoala

    10.03 pm on 12 Nov 2008

    My little sister will be so annoyed that there is a giraffe called Laura. She’s meant to be the giraffe, I’m meant to be the koala.

    I’ll have to find a koala with her name now…

    Maybe we need to swap our animal identities…!

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