Another list which nobody asked for

Another trip around the sun and just so many feelings! Pandemic birthdays really hit different as you reflect on what survival has meant but also, hello existential crisis? Gratitude has (thankfully) taken the lead amongst all of the emotions. My reflections led me to a few things that have worked for me along the way, …

Rising, together

This might sound like a drop in the ocean but I am a firm believer in doing what you can with what you have. The aim is not to save the entire world, just to lift up the one person that you can.

7

According to scripture, number 7 is the number of completeness. If I go by its significance, I must confess that the one thing we are not, is complete. It is unlikely that we will be by the end of this year. What we are though, is a constant work in progress. Every year, we celebrate …

Recovery

How is February coming to an end already? I am shook! << Speaking of, are there any slangs you hate/find ridiculous and end up using them as a joke only for them to stick? Mine include ‘bae’ and now ‘shook.’ Yup, I am cringing as I type but here we are! The past couple of …

ON THE POWER OF UGANDAN STORIES AND THE PROBLEMS THAT CLEVER CHILDREN FACE

This week is all about children and Ugandan books at the 4040 camp. To be fair, it is also always about the children 🙂 Here is what Ernest Bazanye thinks about Ugandan stories. The problem with being a child is that no matter how clever you are, still, a lot of your thinking is being …

My birthday wish

Every little bit of me is excited and full of cheer not because everything is going my way but because I have life and oh what joy that brings me, especially today!  September is a special month for me for two reasons; it is the month I was born and also the same one I …

Angaza

I have not written here in so long. What better way to come back into the game than with a piece of writing about something I hold so dear? For context, ‘Angaza’ is Swahili for shine/illuminate. We chose it to represent all the light the children we work with will beam into the world. Our …

Thursday..

36 Originally posted on Thursday 6 April It is Thursday, my most 'predictable' day of the week because I am sure how it will end- with a 4040 meeting. I often schedule appointments around it..If anyone wants to have wedding meetings with me involved, I ask that Thursday isn't an option; if there is an …

Past joys

35 Today's entry has come so easily. On this day, 3 years ago; I posted this Originally posted on 5 April. It is the ordinary days when you get up early, run a few errands and try to make all ends meet that turn out extraordinary. Yesterday was one of those. At lunch time a …

Limitless blessings

34 Real time update; From an email I received.   Dear Esther Greetings from *Renewed hope family to the 40/40 team. Hoping you are all doing well. I am happy to inform you that we are doing well, the children are doing well too. I am glad to inform you that *Renewed hope* has of …