My Life

Alert:This may be uncomfortable to read Acts of kindness go a long way. A grieving parent and friend decided to ensure my son's grave was clean as they did the same for their  child. Strange that only in the mortuary, I am called by Jaden's name(Mama Jaden). She shared a photo of Jaden's grave with me today and it blessed my heart. It may have been just a simple act of kindness but for me it was so thoughtful because almost 8years now, I have never thought to take a photo, maybe my emotions or state of mind don't allow but that someone thought of my child, hired someone to clean the grave and share a picture with me, that was so special. So even as we go through this strange season, let us remember that acts of kindness to those around us will go a long way. Check on a friend who works in a hospital, or a teacher who is receiving calls from parents, or a pastor who needs to hear God and be a channel of hope or a parent who is worried about the next meal or some...

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is a season for everything. A popular chapter to most of us. There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—  A time to be born and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.  A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and a time to build up.  A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance.  A time to throw away stones and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing.  A time to search and a time to give up as lost; A time to keep and a time to throw away.  A time to tear apart and a time to sew together; A time to keep silent and a time to speak.  A time to love and a time to hate; A time for war and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1‭-‬8 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/ecc.3.1-8.AMP Last week I was asked to reflect on these verses and identify which seas...

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.  See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18‭-‬19 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.43.18-19.NIV As I read and reflected on this verse, I realised that many of us are wounded but have become numb because we are used to carrying the wounds with us. They have become ours yet there is another way to live life. We can face our pains, name them, see the impact they have had and have on us and those around us and then surrender them to God. Then experience the new dawn. Yes the scar will be there but will be faced with courage and reminder that it once hurt but not anymore. So you may be hurt or wounded by issues in life. But this verse says that it is possible to forget with God's help and focus on the new thing He is doing. May we forge ahead past our wounds this year.

7years ago Jaden today , the Lord chose to call you home. It was a shock, you were our brand new arrival and never in my wildest dreams didn't I think babies die. But that ushered me into a new journey and new world,a beautiful world.During the funeral, the pastor said there are treasures in the dark and I wondered, how can these be?   Do I miss you baby boy? Yes. Do I wish you stayed with us? Yes I do.7years later here I am, walking with others not just dealing with loss but life issues and my pain isn't wasted. I am a better person now because of you. You are loved and missed.

7years ago Jaden, you ushered me into motherhood for a second time. My second born, my first son. It has been a journey with and without you. Celebrating you son. You are still loved and missed. Happy 7th birthday. I love this song. Trust in you https://youtu.be/qv-SXz_exKE Love you always Mummy

I was interviewed many years after the loss of Jaden and Mummy Tales have reshare our story. Amazing how 7years later, things have changed and the pain was never wasted. Proud to be pursuing my masters in marriage and family therapy, to walk with individuals, couples and families who maybe in their own life journey and need to walk with someone. http://mummytales.com/sylvia-karega-of-sas-impressions-no-season-in-life-is-permanent/ Nothing in life is permanent and we share our stories to encourage someone else. Sly

Why we tell our stories Listened this morning to TD Jake's interview on his book Crushing:When God turns pressure into power https://youtu.be/CzP23Zti-YI  . Very insightful.  We tell our stories, so that people know they can survive, So that they may know grapes turn to wine, The cross turns to crowns The pain turns to power The scars turn to stars.