It's midnight, and as usual I've not begun packing. Tomorrow I leave for England, where I will visit my friends, Grey and Apronia and their family as a holiday stop on my way to Kenya. I'll celebrate Christmas with my friends, and then travel to Nairobi, Kenya where I will participate in the DePaul University-Tangaza College graduation ceremony.

I plan to record here my daily thoughts, and reflections. In addition I hope to share more news items from the graduation as the weeks proceed. My task in going is to be on the ground, making sure that all the arrangements are in place, and ready for the ceremony on 18 December.