Looking back at 2013

2012 was soo pleasing people season. Making people happy while I contemplated WHAT, WHY did I say yes, or chose this one, etc, knowing fully and assertively that this is NOT what I wanted or needed. Moving forward. Big grin....

2013

What a year?! It started with a lifetime engagement with my friend, my love, for us to walk in the path of a committed, God centered friendship.

I turned 25. The age that I wanted to be a wife, with a red Chevrolet rolling deep with some killer short hair cut. Don’t ask. In ALL things, I will give thanks.

My friend who I know has my back surprised me in extreme joy with his proposal to his then and now gorgeous, God fearing sweetheart. The way his face changed when he mentioned her name. I smile. I heart this.

The guy I gave my first kissy wissy, I said my first I love you too had his first baby girl, Hannah, with his singular wife. She’s a gem, looks like her mommy. I smile. I heart this.

My girl friend lost her mom, her mommy. I cried in Trinidad, God knows I wanted to be there for her, I was angry, I was sad, so much emotions. I thought it would affect her in a melancholy way.  Yet, I can attest that she took it very well or so I thought?! Her voice never indicated depression or down in the dumps. Always bright like the morning. We know mommy is in a far better place now. {Being the sweet lady that she was} We miss you Ma James, Sister James, mom.

I went through my last semester at UWI; The University of the West Indies, where I attained my Bachelor of Science in the field of Pure Economics.

I attended this long awaited University graduation in Trinidad and Tobago, where I accepted my award of completion, and relished the possibilities for what God has in store after.

I heart to attain my Masters, Lets believe God with me!

My Grenadian friend whom I love, gosh, I thank God for her. We had moments of soul and heart to heart grown conversations/laughs. It was some of the best days in my life. She felt my hurt. She understood me, we were similar for so many reasons,  yet I thought we were different. She's intelligent, she adores MUSIC, she knows it. She's my soul sister. She has big dreams and aspirations, and in that year, she was called the Attorney at Law, (with other initials by her name lol), Jennine Bernard. I am proud of her accomplishments, and I hope she knows that I think highly of her. She is my forever friend. Distance can never separate us. #Memoirs

Surprisingly, my three close girl friends sadly left the island of Saint Lucia to gain: 1.her Masters, 2.her Bachelor’s Degree and 3. to study in the field of Medicine. I pray to God that they ALL attend my wedding!! It is mandatory!! I am not accepting any reason for NOT attending. Yes I SAID IT!

Christmas was not what we envisioned. We- the island of Saint Lucia. We experienced a devastating trough that had the island in temporary turmoil. Yet, I can state that I had the best Christmas, with no water in the pipelines of course, but my family made the best of it. We cooked all the scrumptious dishes. We exchanged gifts, we laughed, we gave stories/jokes and we smiled. Gabriel was by my side.

What more can I quest?

Picture:Christmas Day 2013 with my sisters

The year ended with hope and gratefulness.

2014 started with ample faith in Christ and him alone and oh and also with a SUDDEN proposal at my church, in-front of the entire congregation. She was really astonished!  I smiled. I heart this.

To my readers: OPEN your heart; do not be quick to give up and be barren! Be flexible. Make the right decisions. Do not waste your time and energy in something you know very well that God does not want for you. Never be quick to speak, and argue but listen.

Always remain humble, and that my friend will please our saviour!

The Season of Acceleration in Shekinah Glory has begun!

With love,

Keshia Francois.