Thoughtful...Grateful...Thankful

'Been over a year I wrote on my beautiful blog

First i relocated to a place where power was not so good...
Then I stopped 'prioritizing blogging'

Rather, spent hours flipping through dailies
Seeking a Job

Then I decided to help mom market her natural drinks
Then got married...to an amazing man

Relocated...
Remembered my blog...maybe am back(chuckles)

Through it all
I have been blessed...

Exceedingly, abundantly
Far above my imagination and prayer request

With a grateful heart, I say
Thank you Jesus!!!

His Protocol,His Honour, His award

How time flies!
'Yesterday' a challenging protocol was dedicated to Jesus
He inspired, encouraged, edited and now glorified His name.
From a 'little piece of uncoordinated thoughts' to a manuscript worthy of publication in a widely read report(South Africa Health Review)
Wow! L-O-R-D u are awesome....
Pls remind me when i am tempted to think its my efforts that its simply your grace
Nothing else
Nothing else???
How about hardwork,sleepless nights,crazy brainstorming moments? oh pls!

Oluwatoyin, how many people work harder, stay up to write more dilligently, generate better ideas in a twinkling of an eye,yet no amazing results like this....
Oh now, I see why its simply grace. I am a recipient of divine grace
Thank u so much Lord Jesus
Adorable parents,loving sibs+ boo(mwaah),inspiring mentors,committed and trustworthy friends,dumbfounded doubting Thomas'.Appreciate u all!!! 

Driving lessons/life coaching

Tralala! Dear blog, i now cruise behind d wheels
Need a ride sometime? Book 6months ahead..ridiculous i know but em em em :)

I resumed driving lessons,yea d same one i didn't get to conclude 2007
But this time i got a life coach,same trainer but different perspective...some1 has grown

Lesson one: Drive with an open mind-No undue expectations,no preoccupation,no day-dreaming, excitement or depression.

Lesson two: The most important thing is your car and its a machine depends TOTALLY on your command,Focus and control it.

Lesson three- Don't get intimidated by other road users,keep your lane, keep traffic rules,stay composed
                      No competition, you aint going to the same place
                       Even if it's same place doesn't have to be same pace

Lesson four: Keep a relaxed view, no expectation,be ready to respond to change but not anticipated change.
           
Lesson five: Relate with other road users, their decisions affect your move but remember, the most important is your car and your control.

Lesson six: Roads don't move, static cars don't move,but you CAN move
                 Do not focus on changing situations, change your reaction to situations

There's much more but I can't but say a big thank you to my patient and composed coach-Uncle Lanre: God bless you richly

Perhaps there'l be more lessons-Watch out for Part 2=Practical lessons about driving

Alpha and Omega-Thank you so much

I walked into the world of uncertainty first day of MPH orientation Jan 2010
Far from home... i cried my eyes out first few weeks cos I miss my folks so much
Unlike the intra-national(??) distance, this was MAJOR
Especially my sweetest folks YBPJ
Lol,i quickly composed a song suitable for teary eyed moments...

After a few weeks, the workload became too engaging to get teary eyed
Got zobo-eyed instead

(Fastforward)

I got the best news I finished the MPH race with Congratulatory mails flying all around
Yes! His dissertation turned out well....Grad is just peeping through the corner
Thank you so much Lord Jesus, my sweet companion HS, father for ur constant love and mercy
My family and friends....
Thank you dad, mom, Pp, jj and my intercessors for relentless prayers,constant love, financial support,jj for being there,reading thru esp when there were technical challenges,taking me out to d movies...u guys rock!!!
Thank u Patrick for being there, praying with +for me,reading thru, coming all d way, adding to smiles,being part of the best moments i ever had....
Thank  you Abioduns,Esther,Vicky,tej, my friends far n near for cheering me on,love u all drly
Thank you Oluwatoyin for not giving up mid-way too
Alpha and Omega am soooooooo grateful!!!

You have not seized to blow my mind with your goodness and mercy
Sometimes my human heart tends to look for more to be grateful for
But you just smile and patiently wait for me to see countless blessings
Am humbled by your graciousness,can i give u a warm hug and countless kisses Lord?
You are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome!

Ese Baba,Modupe, Siyabonga, Dankie,Malibongwe!!!

Grateful

Sometimes pictures depict better than words..

Thank u so much Lord Jesus, for the completion of my dissertation,for my heart,for being a true friend,for providing my ticket back home,for keeping and blessing me and all mine. Have I told u lately how much I love you?

I do Lord and its for life....hugs

Still ur li'l princess
Toyin

Thanks for watching my back best friend

You know my innermost being
You watched me fall and with so much love
Couldn't wait to see me rise again
Your love for me has always been fierce and sustaining
I only ended up realizing how fierce lately
Thanks for watching my back

The true test of friendship is indeed loyalty

Dankie my redeemer for showing me what true friendship is..

You knew how active my heart was...

Beating with such beautiful rythm

Only it isn't time yet....

You waited until my hrt was calm and restful

Then u revealed true intent to me

I woke and deliberately shrugged off the memory

Yet u kept revealing steadily

Though I am yet to see what,why and when

I still trust u dearest friend and saviour

But trusting each word u say

Especially...

Guarding my heart with all dilligence

For out of it flows the issues of life

Betrayal didn't keep u from the cross

Hatred had no hold on u

Right in d middle of excruciating pain

You kept praying for ur enemies

Pls enlarge my heart dr God

And cause me to remain childlike at heart

Knowing u know d end right from d beginning

It hurts so deep am letting it all out

Not minding how 'rythmless' my poem is

But the hurt is nothg compared to my heartfelt gratitude

Thank u father for watchg my back..mwaah!

Doubts and clouds can't change your worth rubiee

A pearl of great price is sometimes hidden

Only the one who recognizes its worth appreciates its value...

Rough diamond? sandy pearls?

Far above rubies

Several admirers pass by

Some think they know its worth 

But clouded with thorns and thistles

Time reveals their confused state of mind

Would you sit patiently precious ruby

Allowing the master to have His way

Then you can be sure when he comes along

Remember, love is everything but unsure

While waiting don't ever doubt your true worth

No man can fully explain

Only the one who crafted you and placed a worth

Far above rubies