Grateful

It has been a roller-coaster first half of the year 2016

It is what it is

From relocating to a new land

To resigning my job back home in Nigeria

And getting another job in my new found home

This first half has taught me the importance of family and friends

It has taught me God rules in all situations

He can stabilize all things

He can make all things come through for you

God never leaves nor forsakes us

This first half, I have seen death stare us in the face

Snatch our loved one

We have seen death attempt to snatch another

But if not for God…

Friends have stood up to help and support

People I have not spoken to in years rallied round

So this first half of the year

I am grateful for all that as happened

I am grateful for my family

I am grateful for friends

I am grateful for work

I am grateful for the gift of life

I am grateful for new friends and alliances

I have learnt and unlearned 

The second half can only be better

In God’s hand I leave it all