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One of the things I love doing at the end of the year is remembering where I was the year before. So I sit down and try to remember where I was the Christmas before and trace my way down memory lane. Without a doubt my best Christmases have been the Christmases of my childhood and I can't wait to create those memories for my children! As an adult, the Christmases have not been as exciting, school or work always seem to get in the way! But in the midst of reliving the memories of the past, I am extremely grateful for the one who fills my heart with Joy and Peace always! John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! May God's peace dwell in you richly and may His Joy fill your hearts always! Amen.

When I begin to look at things I do not have and start feeling sad that I do not have them then I know I have stopped giving thanks. So I want to start giving thanks for the very many glorious things I have been blessed with and like the words of the song  I say- ' I have so much to thank the Lord for, so many wondrous blessings and so many beautiful things' I am grateful for:   Hearth and Home Wonderful Friends A Caring Family Peace Good Health Lessons Learned Opportunities Eyes to see, a Mouth to speak, Ears to hear Life in all of its fullness Happy Remembrance of the past Hope for the Future Things I cannot change and have no control over Things I can do to make a difference

Why does every Lagos driver (every single one) carry on a one sided conversation that involves other drivers? The conversation is usually violent, extreme, rude,  and certainly hilarious to watch especially if you occupy the passenger seat like me! 'Get out of my way', 'I will not allow you to come in front of me',  'O de jo, e je kin bosiwaju e'- Please, let me come in front of you, 'See that mad man', 'If you brush my car, I am warning you o'. 'Oloriburuku'- 'Idiot' 'Okada, don't jam my car o' 'I will show you, you can't get away with that' 'Schiooo its even a man, I thought it was a woman' 'O je kuro lona'- 'You better move out of my way' I look in amazement when people I know as usually docile and meek transform into violent, neck vein bursting tyrants when they get behind the wheel. The transformation is certainly more amazing than that of the incredible hulk. Mee...

*Fear really makes you do crazy things and when you fuel the fire with an active imagination, it makes you seem crazy. I wrote this piece following an episode where fear had gripped my heart and was unwilling to let go:) I think I did a fair share of holding unto fear myself! I have spent the whole day laughing at myself. It's amazing what fear can do, what on earth am I talking about you may wonder? Okay, ill tell you. But an explanation of our living conditions is necessary. My first night in the village was spent in a tukul with grass walls and a grass roof. One night in the tukul was more than enough for my overactive imagination fired by the story of an expat who had promptly packed his bags and gone back home after a snake dropped from the roof of his tukul onto him in the middle of the night. My next nights were spent under the stars and I slept fairly well. With the onset of the rains and the pre-rain wind storms sleeping outside was abandoned and we move...

Spent a few days in Abuja and Nassarawa State! Pictures from my time there! Enjoy Wuse Aso Rock! The Central mosque Auta Balefi, Nassarawa! Sheraton Abuja Inside FMC Keffi! My first attempt at knotting a tie:) On the way to the International Airport Abuja Plaque near the gates to Abuja Araba's Victoria Island Lagos! They have lovely snacks and wonderful cakes:) Driveway to the airport! The bar beach is in the background- VI, Lagos Candlelight- Abuja!  

Dear Siblings, This is just to let you know that I love you very much and would never exchange you for anyone (as if I could).   I know I hardly mention my love for you but you do know this even if I never say it. I hope I try to show it in the many things I do and the way I relate to you! You are both extremely awesome   and know that nothing will ever come between our love for each other. I know we have different lives, different dreams and different paths to tread but its in our moving away (both geographically and in the spheres we each traverse) that we need each other more. Not to smother but to encourage. Thank you for believing in me, for encouraging and helping me. Thank you for your smiles, your eagerness to help and your love. I know I am not perfect, but it warms my dear heart that you choose to correct me in love and smother me with your love when I am at my least likable. I know I have gone all mushy on you but I can’t help it. I might look back to...