Small Chops: The Gift of Community

Small Chops: A Nigerian term for Canapés, Hors d’oeuvres and the like. Small Chops: Quick thoughts of mine Taken from my IG Page (IG: @OlayideM), originally posted on 12 July 2017. An unexpected hour with my friend Nkechi had me ever grateful to God for the gift of Community. Community isn't defined by proximity, but … Continue reading Small Chops: The Gift of Community

Life: For Niswat – Health Update

This update was shared on Facebook at the start of the month. Since the update below, Niswat appears to be in good spirits, although the side-effects of her treatments are beginning to show. Continue to pray for her, that God will keep her, speed up her recovery and continue to be her strength. The Nurses … Continue reading Life: For Niswat – Health Update

Story: The Wedding Guest

Inspired  by Proverbs Chapter 7 and Like my other stories, the characters have not been given any names. Update 19.01.2018 - this story now has a part two. Read "The Wedding Guest 2" HERE. “For she has been the ruin of many; many men have been her victims. Her house is the road to the grave. … Continue reading Story: The Wedding Guest

Life: In Conclusion

In conclusion I am choosing to walk hand-in-hand with God and His purpose for my life. I am choosing, with His help, that in the coming year and years to come, I will start each day with my conclusion - my introduction and middle will eventually write themselves. "In conclusion..." That's how most of my secondary … Continue reading Life: In Conclusion

Life: For Niswat – Fundraising Medical Appeal UPDATE – FUNDS RAISED! 🙌🏾

For Niswat. You're loved. 😘 UPDATE BELOW Hello, and a blessed Friday to all! I write this with a heart full of gratitude and the biggest smile on my face.. I wanted to let you all know that we reached, and even exceeded the overall target we set for Niswat's fundraising. We have managed to … Continue reading Life: For Niswat – Fundraising Medical Appeal UPDATE – FUNDS RAISED! 🙌🏾

Life: For Niswat – Fundraising Medical Appeal

For Niswat. We met in Mombasa, when you were two. Full of life and a joy to be around. You sat with us young ladies as if we were age mates, Out on Bibi Blues' shore front balcony as we got our henna done. While you laughed at my accent, I teased you for being an … Continue reading Life: For Niswat – Fundraising Medical Appeal