37th year

Today I celebrate the love and support from all my family and friends!
ASANTE!!

~ with light, love and joy,
Tindi & Andy Amadi

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY GIRL!

There is always a first time…the first year…the first birthday.

Neema spent hers on cloud nine.

At midnight, Andy and I whispered happy birthday to her…then when she got up, ten hours later, we got her ready for her day.

The day started at Buzzy Bees, a fun place for kids her age at Yaya Center. She got to paint and play for about two hours.

~*~

Next, in her party dress, we drove from family member to family member sharing her birthday cake and thus a piece of her day.

Visiting with Nyanya Jane

Visiting with Aunt Bilha and cousin Lehla

Visiting with Uncle Victor

Visiting with Babu Amadi

Visiting with Aunt Sylvia

Visiting with Uncle Webster

Ahhh birthdays…one down and many more to come!

~ with light, love and joy,

Tindi & Andy Amadi

So long, Dear Friend

On our wedding day, Andrew Masinde stood by my husband as his best man. Sadly, after a life changing accident that would leave him paralyzed, he passed away due to medical complications at the Nairobi Hospital on February 17th.

Andrew was Andy's best friend. They befriended in Lavington primary school and remained friends through High school at St. Mary's. Even as their careers pulled them in opposite directions, they stayed in touch. My heart breaks knowing Andy will miss his buddy. However, I am so grateful to learn that the last three weeks in the hospital, these two friends spent endless hours talking, reconnecting on their special level.

Andrew was the beloved son of Hon. Philip J.W and Theresa Masinde. The late Andrew Masinde and Wambui Gichuru were the loving parents of Sean Kimuchu.

He was a dear brother of Gaudencia Ochwada, Fidelis & Vincent Rague, Florence Masinde, Maggie & David Githuku, George & Soila Masinde, Jayne & Stan Wijenje, Gladys & Paul Ouma and Stella Masinde. Adored uncle of Clement, Sara, Nick, Mark, Tiberius, Tracy, the Matayos, Adrian, Maria, Natalya, Cecily, Ian, Michael, Nashipae, Naisola and Timaye.

May his spirit reign within the hearts of those that loved him.

~ with light, love and joy,
Tindi & Andy Amadi

A NEW YEAR

GOODBYE 2009!!

What a year...ups and downs and then some more ups.

Life is full of them!

Today, I reflect on the good stuff: Neema graced our lives with her presence; Andrew and his colleague; Jospeh, started RENEWABLE ENERGY VENTURES; trips across Kenya; witnessed nuptials, attended family gatherings...GREAT STUFF!!

Who knows what lies ahead. Whatever it is, I got my loving husband and adorable daughter on my side!

I'd like to wish you and yours a prosperous year filled with exciting possibilities!!

~ with light, love and joy,
Tindi & Andy Amadi