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Let Go and Let God

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  It’s been a minute, but guess what? We’re back with another story! A couple of months ago, I was driving home, blasting some loud music. Did I mention that two-thirds of my trunk had speakers? So, even though I was listening to worship music, it felt like I was experiencing it in all caps. Saying it was loud doesn’t even do it justice, but I was enjoying every second of it while trying to navigate through the crazy Nairobi traffic. When I reached Braeburn School, I was supposed to take the first left turn onto Naivasha Road. No sooner had I turned than I noticed my temperature gauge climbing faster than Kipchoge Keino’s sprint time. Then, there was a loud bang and a sudden rush of steam from my engine. My first instinct was to shut the car off completely. Just then, a police officer directing traffic told a few young guys to help me push the car off the road. My next move was simple—you guessed it—I called my husband, told him where I was, and explained what had happened. He re...
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Mapenzi....... L.O.V.E

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  "What's the most remarkable aspect of being married?" This is a question that can elicit both profound contemplation and effortless response. Picture a scenario where you wake up every morning beside someone who feels entirely at ease being their authentic self around you, who greets you with kisses without the slightest concern about whether you've brushed your teeth or not. This is a person who consistently showers you with compliments, or, equally, isn't hesitant to offer constructive criticism about your appearance, making you feel incomplete when such observations are absent. They're the one who frets over your well-being and grows anxious and concerned when you fail to answer your phone. Throughout the day, they remain engaged, demonstrating genuine interest in your daily activities and offering unwavering support every step of the way. When exhaustion and weariness set in, they become your reliable pillar of strength, extending their comforting shou...
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The blue Matatu versus Me

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 They say "for every good thing that happens, please prepare for the bad thing that is on the way", I don't know who said these words but sometimes, there is some truth to it. Anyway, 2nd Jan  2020, was the day the Lord had made and I was 100% sure that it was going to be rejoice and be glad in it. I had earlier on, in December 2019 received my employment letter in one of the most reputable organizations in Kenya and was set to report for my first day at work on the said day. I woke up feeling like I just had won a lottery. It was exciting, you know growing up in my career journey, everyone who worked in my newly found employer could be for lack of a better word, considered a goddess. Everyone was always to trying to get in. So, you can imagine my excitement when I finally got my employment letter.  I woke up, prepared and off I went. I reported at the Human Resource department and later I was directed to a big hall for orientation. After introductions we all gazed at eac...
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The Darkest Hour

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  Dear Jesus,  It's been a minute since we last communicated, a new year has began and as usual your daughter needs you. It's been an interesting year so far. I don't want to sound like a saddist but it's been rather tough. I just had to sugar coat it and call it interesting because, if am to predict the next minute of my life I'll never get it right. Every second, my family and I have experienced evolution and a proper character development. Every single cell of our bodies hurts. We've cried, we've been sad and depressed, we went ahead and encouraged ourselves but everyday we seem to be moving from bad to worse, from one struggle to another. Everybody is telling us to be be strong but does that even mean. I know there's no test without a testimony and that's the string of hope that we are holding on to.  We feel like it's the Saturday between the crucifixion and resurrection Sunday. For the disciples, It wasn't the usual Saturday as they had...
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TRIED AND TESTED

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  What if I don't wake up? This question and thought, lingered through my mind for as long as I could remember.  On 15th of Feb this year,  I walked into the Aga khan University Hospital ER and what followed afterwards changed my entire life. I was devastated and angry. I wondered why bad things happen to good people. I wished there was something that I could do to make it right. My life played through my thoughts like a video as I tried to evaluate where I went wrong. I literally begged God to give me another chance, but I later realized that the cup was mine to drink from.  The next days were followed by a series of tests and doctors reviews. It was difficult to comprehend what was happening. It felt like a bad dream that I  needed to urgently wake up from. I felt like my life had been traded in for someone else's.  After questioning every logical reason, all I was left to do was cry, trust me I cried a river, by the time I was being wheeled to theatre I ...
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F. E. A. R

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  It's been a while from my last post, anyway, I hope that you are all fine.  So a few months ago I was driving, at the junction between Museum and Ojijo road, I saw a police man standing a couple of meters away and immediately I froze, I tried moving my leg to the accelerator but it seem to be stuck at the brakes, few seconds later when I finally managed to move  I saw the him standing in front of me directing me to park aside. That's when I knew it was about to go down. My hands were sweating and my heart was racing. All I could think about is, how I'll be driving into Parklands Police Station just around the corner with my 2 children who were with me.  Let me take you back a little bit to earlier that morning. Initially I was in my Hubby's car, our son had previously been discharged from the hospital and we had a doctors appointment scheduled for later during the day.  My daughter being the responsible one, decided to accompany me. However, just after we...
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To forgive or NOT to forgive

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  If someone told me that I'll see this day, while am alive and well I would probably laugh it off. I must admit I wasn't sure that I'll see this day. Am sure even in your life there are days that you just can't see past them. There are days when you watch your life like a movie unveiling before your eyes. Things happen and you are just not too sure if you can live past them. Have you ever begged for death to come knocking and you even dare God to take you home? Those are the days am talking about.  I've had a fair share of joy and sorrows. I've cried as hard as I've laughed. I have prayed and pleaded with God, and equally thanked God for his awesome deeds. Let me see if I can expound further, “Mum, am sorry, I didn’t mean it, it was an accident”. These were the words of my 7-year-old girl. At this moment in time, I was full of emotions, I just told her am driving I’ll be home soon to hear more about it. Allow me to start this story from the beginning....
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