Hello friends — here’s what’s been happening with me lately.
Enjoying fresh finds from the farmer’s market. Shopping there makes me feel close to nature, and this season I’ve been cooking plenty of Irish potatoes, seasonal vegetables and making fresh beet-and-carrot juice. I’m not a vegetarian, but I appreciate the bounty of plants and the nourishment they provide, so I’m savoring these fresh ingredients while they last.
Staying home in the funniest, most comfortable clothes and silently hoping no one knocks at the door. I could happily stay indoors for hours, lost in comfort, but I do try to change into presentable clothes so I’m not scrambling with a blanket when an unexpected visitor arrives.
Trying to stop myself from overcooking. I love putting things on the stove and creating hearty meals, but sometimes I need to turn off the pot, prop my feet up and relax while watching a favorite movie, like Mercy Johnson in “Caro the Shoemaker.”
Enjoying the many uses of extra virgin coconut oil. I made a DIY detangler for my natural hair using coconut oil and it has been a game-changer—no more matting. I’ve also used coconut oil to remove makeup and to make a body scrub with sugar and fresh lime juice. The results have been excellent. Beyond cooking, coconut is a wonderful beauty aid, and I’m definitely a fan for life.
Taking part in a “contri chop” challenge on my Facebook group for Cameroonian food lovers. We’re sharing photos of traditional dishes and posting in pidgin. It’s fun and meaningful—food connects us to heritage, memories and each other, not just to satisfy hunger.
Wondering whether my little girl is an angel or just a clever child. She surprised me by sweeping the living room and basement and said, “You see, you have all these girls so you don’t have to do all these things on your own.” She’s only five. Of course she’s not perfect—she bounced on her bed after several warnings and I disciplined her—but her thoughtful moments still make me smile. Kids come up with ideas from the most unexpected places.
Reading Jen Hatmaker’s book 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess. The book invites readers to reduce excess in seven areas of life—like food, clothing and stress—and I’m excited to walk through that process. We often accumulate things and habits we don’t need; it’s refreshing to consider what to set aside so we can live lighter and more intentionally.
Thinking about eternity. We recently watched the film Heaven Is for Real, based on a true story about a young boy’s near-death experience and his account of heaven. The movie reminded me how even believers sometimes wrestle with questions about the afterlife. The Bible speaks about heaven clearly, but many avoid the topic because acknowledging heaven also implies acknowledging hell—and that can be uncomfortable. Still, reflecting on eternity helps shape how we live today. It’s better to live with the hope of heaven guiding us than to ignore the truth and miss what matters most.
Wondering if this is your first time on my blog. If it is, I’m so glad you’re here—thank you for visiting. Please leave a comment so I know you stopped by; I’d love to meet you.
Reflecting on the sermon from Sunday about patience and not rushing through life. If you’re in a season of waiting, it may be that something important is being formed within you. Don’t just sit passively—seek God and ask for direction during the wait. God’s peace, the kind that surpasses understanding, will sustain you through uncertainty.
I wish you a week filled with hope and joy beyond what you can imagine. Remember that God loves you with an unshakable, unfailing and everlasting love.
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