We are all linked...

 we are all linked

if you just check

a lone aircraft goes down

in dusty hills of a remote county

with it, 9 people succumb

we get the news in the office

all are in shock 

hoping there are survivors!

but alas!

news spreads fast

names of family members emerge

the wife of the General...

i knew of her years ago!

one of the soldiers

is father to my sons former classmate

the ceremony for the main man is quick and brief

simple in life and in death

i watch it like i personally know the family

the grief is palpable

L I F E

may their souls be received in paradise

amen.

Power of Alignment!

The world was treated to a spectacular celestial display of the solar eclipse on April 8 2024 - that was very visible in Northern America

Today (16.4.2024) I listened to a daily reflection which noted that the solar eclipse reminded him of the power of alignment!

and indeed the Bible tells us in Matthew 18:20 that for where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there among them (NRSV). This is a promise from God - that if we align our prayers with Gods purpose for us, then He will be among us and respond to the desires of our hearts in His own perfect way!

May we be aligned with God our creator, now and forever! Amen

Sr Rita..Mukumu fraternity..

 Sr Rita Itebete has rested.

She was part of Mukumu Girls High School from 1978 to 2002 (or thereabout) - 24 solid years - as  a teacher and the an indomitable Principal.

A whatsapp group was formed by alumnae and the first one quickly became full (1025 pax) and a second one was started. 

I have immensely enjoyed the memories being posted by girls in the wall - from those who knew her in the 70s to the recent ones in the early 2000s. Imagine that...all of them testify of the positive impact she had in their lives especially around taking pride of who they are! wow....LEGEND!

I was in the primary section for 3 (short or long) years from 1986 to 1988 and when i heard of the news, i wondered why i remembered her and I even thought she was in the primary school section - turns out I was reliably informed that she was like in charge of the Mukumu complex - so included the primary school...so thats how I knew of her

Rest well Sr Rita

''Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die!' by Babe Ruth

You have fought the good fight

You have finished the race

You have kept the faith

(2 Timothy 4: 7-8)

Eternal rest grant to Sr Rita Oh Lord

and May Perpetual Light shine upon her

May she rest in eternal peace, Amen.

A whole adult!...and Plot armor

So we were watching a movie and the life of the main character was at risk - and so I exclaimed...hope nothing is gonna happen to him and kids said, naaa nothing will happen, he is protected by plot armor!

am like Plot Armor? I had never heard of this phrase before.

and of course they explained it to me (and I gugud it :))

noun: plot armor

        used to refer to the phenomenon in fiction whereby the main charater is allowed to survive                dangerous situations because they are needed for the plot to continue

 Loved it, Loved it!!!

So the first one turns 18years today - March 15 2024

My dearest son

You are now considered an adult by the government!

A whole 18yrs now!

As you navigate life in this amazing world, know & believe at the bottom of your heart that you are Gods chosen one. That you need to trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understanding - in all of your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path (Proverbs 3:5-6)

That ALL things will work together for you, (Romans 8:28) is a promise to them that love God and to them who are called according to His purpose. Claim this promise!

And may our good Lord order your every step (Psalms 37: 23-24) and uphold you with His hand, even when you fall; know that You are victorious is Jesus name

You are guarded by Plot Armor!

Amen!

Happy 18th Birthday Kweli

we love you sana sana sana!!

6 months post surgery

 So its been 6 months

6 months post surgery

6 months since I cant do exercise

the weight has piled back in

but that's the price to pay

I feel better

I feel healed

The huge scar on my chest gets some stares

and i explain it

sometimes i dont bother

its my victory sign

God has allowed me this chance

and now all I can do

is 

BE STILL

and know the HE is indeed God!

Period Patch?

 So today I walk into this store and voila, a Deep Heat period patch...interesting!

I really wonder whether it works

It took me back to the days when I had serious period cramps - I really think I took too many pain killers during that season! Over time I learnt that drinking extra strong black tea helped me, and also pressing a warm towel on my tummy soothed the pain. Mercifully the terrible pain went when I got my first baby.

Now this patch!

Wow!

Hope it works for those who are still in that season

AWAK - Coming full circle!

 So this evening (Wednesday Dec 13 2023) I came from an AWAK dinner event fully charged up!

You see, there were days years ago where an AWAK event was just a handful of people and now taking in the sight of a room of no less than 200 ladies resplendent in white (with a touch of orange) was just surreal! (and in a top end hotel no less!)

The lessons this evening from the ever inspiring Dr Nancy Onyango speaker and guest of honor were memorable - bottom line - be intentional with your life! dont wait for a crisis to make you think critically about the purpose you want to pursue in this life!

I was so happy to see young (pre-25yrs) in the room with us - and I really hope that they have the ears to hear what is being said!

and of course, meeting friends from the past when we used to organise events from small corners in the wee hours of the morning!

see what the Lord has done!

God bless AWAK!

(Association of Women Accountants of Kenya)