What a privilege it is to wake up to God’s promises!
I was looking through the photos and came across this family photo that was taken last August 2016 in Copenhagen. It melted my heart. God has been good and gracious to us.
It has not always been like this. As a family, we have had our share of ups and downs, we have struggled as well as felt overwhelmed. We have also felt like giving up on each other as a couple as well as sending our children to be with grandparents in Zimbabwe.
Life is challenging, family life is complex. For us parenting in diaspora made the whole mix extremely complex. The lack of social support and extended family makes it challenging. Our expectations for each other and our children change and keep on changing. That’s growth right?
Growth is a great thing as long as you do it together as a family. It’s very easy to grow apart especially here in UK due to work patterns and economic demands coupled by Black Tax. As our children have grown, we have decided to be an INTENTIONAL couple. We normally have a scheduled time daily, no phones and just us 2, to catch up on each other. I have taken working hours that are more family friendly as well so I can be home with the kids. It takes sacrifice and communicating your vision to each other as a family and to the wider extended family circles. Happy couples make great parents.
The greatest thing we did is, we decided to partner with God. We realised we just couldn’t make it on our own. There is so much peace that one has when you handover something to someone else, it becomes their issue and agenda.
I remember when our amazing daughter was born. It was hubby’s first hand experience of looking after a baby all by himself. Our wonderful son was born in Zim with all the help from extended family and nannies. The first day I left the three of them, I cried all the way to the nursing placement. I was worried about how hubby would cope with the baby as he was working nights as well. We had decided that I would stay on the nursing course despite all health and safety issues from University and Occupational health. Indeed, I went to Uni on a Friday and gave birth on the Sunday. Being on 3year student visa, we didn’t want to jeopardise that. I returned to placement when baby was only two weeks old. Those are the unspoken sacrifices that migrants make due to government policies. Those who have experienced Home office service, beaurocracy and the extortius fees know what I mean.
No words can describe what a blessing our daughter is, incredibly strong willed, feisty, loving, caring, smart and definitely a daddy’s girl. I learnt to be focused and strategic as a mum of 2 and mature student. Since giving birth, all my assignments were completed with A grades. I couldn’t afford to fail. That was followed by passing my much needed driving lessons. i had to learn to drive and learn FAST as I was catching 3 buses to and from Uni!
God promises us that He cares and loves our families more than anything. That is the confidence we have.
It takes a lot of faith and trust to believe and see the promises of God come to pass. Many a times, things may seem to get worse before they get better. As a family, we are encouraged by some of our answered prayers. We also know some families personally, who are walking in Gods promises and that inspires us. We continue to hope and trust in Him. The verse below summarises our mission as a family. Looking to the Lord for help always. We love the assurance in “never”, what a promise!!
“Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame”. Psalm 34:5 NIV
This is our journey, hope you have been inspired. Would love to hear how your journey as a family is panning out.
Be hopeful, always ❤
You inspire me my dear. Those that walk with the Lord will find a new strength. They shall run and never get wiry. Looking forward to your next blog
Amen! Thank you very much Christine. The Lord is our sustainer and strength my dear. You are also an amazing wife, mom, professional woman and a daughter of Zion. Let’s wait upon Him x
Beautiful, I enjoyed reading this.
Aww thank you very much 👏🏾❤
Beautiful, I enjoyed reading this
Thanks sis 🤗
Beautiful and encouraging. Keep going my Sister.
Thank you woG xxx
Thank you for sharing in words,What The Lord continues to do abundantly in your family’s life. You are a source of inspiration to me personally..I am thrilled you are sharing that wisdom,with those that will be Open to receive it. God Bless you Woman of God.
Thank you for your consistent part in our journey xx
I enjoyed reading this. Beautiful and encouraging indeed! Xx
Thank you 👏🏾❤
Such a lovely testimony, our God is faithful indeed and I’m sure he is not done with you yet, may he cause his face to shine on you and be glorious to you as you continue to partner with him.
Thanks sis, we continue to look to Him, the author of perfector of our faith xx
Very encouraging and inspiring sis. What a faith filled, intelligent and enthusiastic young woman, wife and parent you are!
Keep on keeping on
Thank you for the encouragement. You inspire me too xxx
Very encouraging sis and a good read too !
God is great
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Very encouraging my sister, we thank God who keeps you strong .
Thank you, He is indeed a shield and fortress ❤
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