Wedding vows

Attending a wedding always makes for interesting reflection on marriage

So on Wednesday, I attended a cosy wedding in Nairobi and the priest, I must say, was very interesting. and gave a befitting homily. He said that marriage is a covenant, not a contract, not a partnership....as it is sacred. To emphasise this he said, even politicians are never allowed at the alter, only Priests and those assisting them....but during a wedding ceremony, the couple seats at the alter, because they are making convenant ...with God.

That in a contract you can break it anytime, BUT a covenant is for life! In a contract you can agree on terms eg 50/50.....but in a covenant, it can be 70/30...50/50....90/10 or even 100/0....some days are good, somedays not so good...either way, you are committed to it and so commit also to make it work!

That love has been reduced to a 'feeling'...and he says, if its a feeling, then just like anger, it can come and it can go....Love is deeper than that....its a matter of ones will....and has to be shown by actions and the sacrifices one has to make....for the sake of the union.

That prayer is key in marriage...pray for each other....bless each other....accept the children God gives.....he says that someone once said that we need to pray the day before we die....the question then becomes....but who knows when one will die?? and the answer is EXACTLY!! need to commit our lives and actions to God on a daily basis!

Loved it!!

Wise (and powerful) words for a Wednesday!!

Save them from falling through the cracks

So I am watching this young lady being interviewed on TV on how grateful she was that her story was highlighted in the press and Mama Lucy Kibaki (in person) gave her mother a call and voila, she got full sponsorship. She didnt dissapoint and bagged a straight A in KCSE and is now a first year pursuing Engineering!! Well done for her !!

I felt happy for her - her name is Stella Wanjiku, but my heart really went out to all the other children, the other Wanjikus  & Ahmeds who are listening to her narrate her story of sheer luck and wishing that they too had their story highlighted and got a solid sponsor.

Should Kenyan children of high IQ wish for this?

Is it their fault that they come from humble homes??

Shouldnt each and every child who at the very least, scored an impressive grade be assured of Secondary and University education by the Kenyan government??

Shouldnt children who secured a seat in national school never get denied entry because of lack of funds??

I know thousands are identified and supported by private initiatives like the impressive Wings to Fly (Equity Foundation), Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Hilde Buck Foundation, Palm House and many others.

I dare say that for any child called to a national school in this country of ours automatically deserves full sponsorship


We can afford it!

We MUST afford it!

Common girl!! Drink some water!!

Common girl!! Drink some water!!

Thats what i have to keep telling myself all the time

Kwanza in this yoyo weather!!!

You see, I always maintain that I was a normal water drinker, up until I went to school in Limuru and the mere thought of having to take water made me have no thirst, at all. The place was frozen half the time (ok, i exaggerate) and cant even jog my memory of when and how gals drank water in school - maybe we all didnt take any water!!

Anyways, this unhealthy habit has stuck with me

I cant just get myself to drink the recommended 2litres of water, at most 250ml to wash down lunch and another to wash down dinner!! Various articles recommend that one need to take 2 glasses when they wake up!! 2 whole glasses.....aii.....how is that possible!!

Given that i know myself, I got me this water bottle...so that i fill it with water and place it right infront of me so that am compelled to sip the water until i finish....at least one for a start!!

So here goes!!

Hope the results are clear skin and bright smile :)

Day one in school

May 4th

Last one begins new school today

Glad that today am working from home so could take him to school and be on hand when he gets back. The thing about these preschool levels is that 8.30 and 12.30 seems such a short time, from my window i can see young ones being picked and in no time i hear the bus again, dropping them off! then i know i need to take a break!!

He didnt cry

But he looked sad

Hope the teacher is a nice one, and that they gel together

She seemed nice and gave him a big welcome hug!

Wishing them all the best, and wishing courage and blessings to their teachers as they instruct them in these formative years!

Nephew numero uno!!

My small sister got a baby 12 years ago today

This was the first baby in our house after a long time....ehh....given that she is the last born...and therefore the 'baby' of the house :)

So we stared at the boy in fascination and indeed jumped everytime he so much as had a cough - one time a contingent rushed him  and his mum to hospital since he had thrown up and the amused doctor concluded the 'consultation' by saying...eh....next time, hold him up in this (angled) position when he is feeding ...sawa....eh...pass by the receptionist/cashier on your way out!!

Here we are, 12 years later - a fine kid to be around and loved by all his other cousins and friends. Eight more grandkids have popped for my parents, and to me, I always maintain that that this boy exposed us to what it means to be an aunty or uncle and of course later a parent!!

My dearest nephew, may Grace and Peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord!! (2 Peter 2).

Wishing happy birthday to Nephew No 1, we love you loads!!

May you have many many many more!! <3 <3 <3 <3

Mama Lucy Kibaki

Former first lady of Kenya takes a bow!

Mama Lucy was made of special material........

I just loved her

When she became first lady, that December I took part in a huge walk on World AIDS day which was organised in conjuction with the Office of the First Lady - i have been to many walks....but never enjoyed the walk as much as i did this one!! I dare say we were 10,000 (mostly women) on that day blocking all major roads in the city!! and flaunting our cream tshirts!!

Of course there was talk of her being rude and all that - but to me, she stood her ground else she could have been relegated to the sidelines...other fiascos aside, she showed that for some offices, you really need to stick your neck out!

and I especially loved the Success message that Former President Kibaki and first lady  Lucy sent to the first class 8 class that had enjoyed free primary education - talk of a motherly touch

well God gives and God takes!!!

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her... May she rest in peace. Amen

Some songs are just so inspiring...

"Alabaster Box"

Cece Winans

The room grew still
As she made her way to Jesus
She stumbles through the tears that made her blind
She felt such pain
Some spoke in anger
Heard folks whisper
There's no place here for her kind
Still on she came
Through the shame that flushed her face
Until at last, she knelt before his feet
And though she spoke no words
Everything she said was heard
As she poured her love for the Master
From her box of alabaster

[Refrain]

And I've come to pour
My praise on Him
Like oil from Mary's alabaster box
Don't be angry if I wash his feet with my tears
And I dry them with my hair
You weren't there the night He found me
You did not feel what I felt
When he wrapped his love all around me and
You don't know the cost of the oil
In my alabaster box

I can't forget the way life used to be
I was a prisoner to the sin that had me bound
And I spent my days
Poured my life without measure
Into a little treasure box
I'd thought I'd found
Until the day when Jesus came to me
And healed my soul
With the wonder of His touch
So now I'm giving back to Him
All the praise He's worthy of
I've been forgiven
And that's why
I love Him so much