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So, he said, 'let's cross over' and even though I hesitated a tard, I said yes - that was three days ago. Now, I am waiting with bated breath to see what the Lord has in store for me and for us as a unit. I am humbled by the way things have been orchestrated and how despite my unfaithfulness to God on many occasions, He has remained faithful to make all things work out for my good as the Apostle Paul encouraged the Roman church :) "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed" Amos 3:3 :)

I used to think I had my stuff together. Then I got married. Marriage is great—but it rocked everything I knew. I quickly realized my basic goal in life, prior to getting married, was to simply remain undisturbed. This “disruption” came suddenly and was disguised as a 5-foot-nothing Swedish-Filipino woman. When I decided I’d rather not live without her, I proceeded to ask her to marry me—that is, to officially invite someone who wasn’t me to be in my personal space for the rest of my life. This decision introduced my most significant experiences and most challenging experiences—none of which I would trade for the world. However, I wish I’d had a bit more insight on the front end of our marriage to help me navigate it all. According to most research, more than 50 percent of people who say “I do” will not be sleeping in the same bed eight years from now. And though Scripture alludes to the fact that adultery and abuse may be reasons individuals might end a marriage, ...

I have been experiencing all kinds of special since the year 2013 began. I should not be surprised because God did say that He will fulfill promises He had made to me in the past. Promises I had even forgotten about or thought He had deliberately refused to answer. He said it would be my year of as if postponed jubilee.  I realize, now, that I have erred in not recording these 'specialnesses' :)...So, from here on now, I will post on here, as often as I can, my All Kinds of Special (AKS) . Jesus said, ‘My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.’ (John 10:27) The most recent special I experienced was two mornings ago. My colleagues and I were en route to Buliisa from Hoima. We are on a work trip. The road is quite horrid but we were going at about 80kph. My eyes were closed but I was not asleep. I was praying silently…in tongues. A part of me was wondering why the unusual unction to pray that way at that time but another part of me was simpl...

I have been in the eye of a storm. Scratch that. In the very pupil :( During this storm, it came to my attention that my work, kazi , was becoming more important to me than it needed to be. My identity had began to be too tagged to how hard I could kufanya kazi . So, the storm came, and rocked my ship, and tore the sails I thought were sturdy. Like the disciples, I couldn't help but ask, Master! don't you care that I drown???!! (Mark 4:38). Like the Jehovah Shammah that He is, the God who is THERE, (Isaiah 48:35), He rebuked the storm and everything went still. I went back to jogging/walking every evening- again. I hope I remain consistent kubanga...kika! 'stolen' from Ms. Rachel Mugarura :) This morning I was blessed to experience a random act of kindness. I needed to make a phone call, having left my phone in the car that had ferried me to my visa appointment. I walked into a certain shop and explained my situation. A gentleman, whose name I did not eve...

I wrote  here almost a year ago about what women want from their male partner. That post generated some really interesting debates online and offline. Today, I was sent the following rules by the Bosom Buddy. I find that I agree with all of them. Some of them are harsh and literally bitter pills to swallow; but I agree with them and my posting them here is so, perhaps, the women folk who read them can gain knowledge, for knowledge is power and the heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out , Proverbs 18:15 says :)... We always hear ‘the rules’ from the female side Now here are the rules from the male side.  Please note. These are all numbered #1 on purpose! 1.        Men are not mind readers. 1.        Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don’t hear us complaining about you leaving it...

Once again this is a holding down of the day...will write more later. I hit the 'play' button 13 days later...today is April 16th... I have been stressed out at work these past few weeks. A case of unmet expectations, if you ask me. Bosom Buddy brought it to my attention that a little office politics is a small price to pay for the certainty that a pay check at the end of the month gives.I agree with him but my agreeing does not negate how annoying all the posturing and what not is :( Nonetheless, the month of March was great. Joined a new fellowship of believers and I cannot get over how lovely it is to truly meet with like minded people. My steps are springier because my faith is being strengthened if not renewed. I re- evaluated my reading diet and I am back to taking care what I consume; the doctrine that the book espouses. Exercise...that good for nothing word! :(...I am reminded so often that I need to make a habit of exercising now so that I can ensure I live l...

Regina, Hope, Lynn (carrying Hope's nephew) The pictures are fairly self explanatory. That's the visit. Edgar Bampata had his first opportunity to visit the parents of Hope Lorna Nakhayenze Kusolo, to ask for her hand in marriage and report of his intention to walk her down the aisle come July 2013. It rained cats and dogs for a bit but when it finally subsided, things went grandly. Mukama Asiimwe. Regina, Me, Sandra and Paula On the 22nd of March, 2013, two important men, in their own right, went to eternal rest. The two farewells. Chinua Achebe , needs no introduction and a lot has already been said about him on many fora. His passing leaves a void where African writing/ literature is concerned. However, unlike many African leaders in whatever field, he seems to have passed on his genius to a good number of writers; Chimamanda Adichie, Binyavanga Wainaina, Aminatta Forna - fairly young people who weave stories so perfectly together just like he did. He will be ...