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Kali Bell's avatar

Got me a little teary eyed as I sit in a balmy 80 degrees in Kakamega - back when our stress, and your fixing, used to be Kenya Twitter.

Best part of this is the reminder that we will often still always revert to our old ways - what you do after is the true test of time and so love that y'all are there! <3

Liz McCrocklin's avatar

Ah Kakamega. I have such fond memories of my time there — even if it was also the place where dug in at work to avoid what was happening at home. You know your relationship is in a bad place when you prefer dealing with racism allegations to dinner with your spouse. šŸ˜‚

Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Yikes! I had so much anxiety about losing power and/or heat during those bitter cold temperatures. I would have been freaking out just like you did. I’m glad it all worked out, and that it offered an opportunity to reflect on and break old patterns. Another great story, as always!

p.s. Is Par the pharmacist? šŸ˜‰

Liz McCrocklin's avatar

Haha yes, he is! I figured that after three years, he deserved to get upgraded to a name.

Ryan Rose Weaver (she/hers)'s avatar

I had the same thought — that this is the first piece where his name has made an appearance! :)

Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

It’s so nice to officially ā€œmeetā€ him! šŸ˜„

Ann Colwell's avatar

I love this! (Also, losing power is such a nightmare and I’m so sorry you went through that!!)