Thanking God for 2016. I thank God for 2015 too!

2015 has been awesome! It was full of nice things and lessons.

In this year, I graduated - twice; in the same year! I still cannot cannot believe it. I give God all the glory for that.

I cannot thank God enough, especially for my masters. The journey was not easy. It took a lot of sacrifice and opportunity cost. Sometimes I slept hungry (mostly because I forgot to eat), I lost friends. Sometimes I would spend 20 hours per day in the library. The sacrifice was real (and not even close to being nominal at all :))  ).

My friend Socrates and I on our graduation's rehearsal.

My friend, Geoffrey (Governor) and I on the graduation rehearsal day.

I am also thankful to God for the opportunity that I got in 2015 to accompany with my friend, Alecia, in ministering to women in Tanzania. It was amazing. I learnt so much especially from my interaction with Alecia. I hope to get more opportunities to do missionary work in 2016.

I got into a relationship in 2015 just as I had desired to at the end of 2014. I allowed myself to be free and vulnerable; I dared to trust. Although it did not end up well, I learnt my share of lessons . I am now a smarter person than I was then. I am glad I dived into that relationship. I believe that it was a necessary stage of my growth. I refuse to beat up myself because of my failed relationship. I refuse to give up just because of a failed relationship. In fact, I choose to practice the lessons that I learnt in my future relationships. I hope and pray that I will get into (and stay in) a relationship in 2016. I pray that the next relationship that I get into will lead into marriage. However, I will not be too hard on myself. I will take it slow, if need be. Marriage is never an emergency. I am no longer worried about the 12 healthy eggs that have gone in 2015. I am more concerned about having peace in my heart and in pleasing God in all that I do.

I am thankful to God that I got posted at the exact place/area/department I wanted to work in within my organization. I enjoy it and I love my job (sometimes).

I pray that God will continue to walk with me in my journey in 2016. 

I still believe that God isn't limited to operating within a certain system. I also believe that He does not operate on a budget; I will not limit Him to one. Where He leads, He provides.

Dear God, may everything that I do in 2016 be for Your glory and honour. Please give me the grace to go through all that comes my way.

CANDIDA

Candida is a fungus, which is a form of yeast, and a very small amount of it lives in our mouths and intestines. It's main job is helping out with digestion and nutrient absorption.

But when overproduced, candida can break down the wall of the intestine and penetrate the bloodstream — releasing toxic by-products into your body and causing leaky gut. This can lead to many different health problems, from digestive issues to depression.

The good news is that the healthy bacteria in your gut typically keep your candida levels in check. However, a few factors can cause the candida population to grow out of control:

• Eating a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar
• Consuming a lot of alcohol
• Taking oral contraceptives
• Eating a diet high in beneficial fermented foods
• Living a high-stress lifestyle
• Taking a round of antibiotics that killed too many of those friendly bacteria

 When a person has an overgrowth of candida, they are said to have candidiasis. Candidiasis can affect both male and female.

  Common symptoms of Candidiasis

1. Skin and nail fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot or toenail fungus
2. Feeling tired and worn down, or suffering from chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia
3. Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, or diarrhea
4. Autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, lupus, psoriasis, scleroderma, or multiple sclerosis
5. Difficulty concentrating, poor memory, lack of focus, ADD, ADHD, and brain fog
6. Skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, hives, and rashes
7. Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, or depression
8. Vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, rectal itching, or vaginal itching
9. Severe seasonal allergies or itchy ears
10. Strong sugar and refined carbohydrate cravings

Candidiasis in Women 

 The vagina, like most organs of the body, are self regulating and heal themselves. However, problems can arise which need attention. There is nothing new here that isn't widely known and used. Many women having been using these natural remedies throughout the Ages - because they do work. However, they are not a substitution for medical attention if they fail to provide relief after a reasonable time.

Vaginal discharge is part of life. Some women will have regular monthly discharge for life. Some do not. Both are normal. Problems are caused by yeast or bacteria. When the discharge is no longer clear, the general indicators of a bacterial infection are when the discharge becomes milky, or yellowish or has an odor (smell). A vaginal yeast infection may or may not discharge but will usually be raw, red and itching.

 When I was in high school, I remember being educated by our headmistress about candidiasis after it had become so common in the school (I was in a missionary girls school). According to her at that time, candidiasis was caused by uncleanliness. She emphasized that we, as ladies, should always be clean... and that cleanliness is second to godliness. From my research, candidiasis is definitely not caused by the failure to be clean. 

 How do you treat candida overgrowth?

To successfully treat candida, you need to do three things: stop the yeast overgrowth, build up the friendly bacteria, and heal your gut so that candida can no longer enter your bloodstream.

First step: getting rid of the candida overgrowth, which mainly requires switching to a low-carbohydrate diet.

Sugar is what feeds yeast. So start by eliminating sugar in all of its simple forms — such as candy, desserts, alcohol, and flours. At the same time, cut back to just 1 cup a day of the more complex carbohydrates, like grains, beans, fruit, bread, pasta, and potatoes. This will help prevent the candida from growing and will eventually cause it to die.

Elimination of all fermented foods is recommended. That’s because, while it’s common knowledge that fermented foods help to feed the good bacteria, most people don’t realize that bad bacteria feed off of these foods as well.

Natural home remedies for candidiasis

• Yogurt & probiotics
• Boric acid
• Garlic
• Tea tree oil
• Douching (especially with vinegar)

Another one for you!

Dear Future Husband,

I don’t want to kiss a thousand frogs before I meet you. I don’t want to throw myself to just anyone anymore, because no one can compare to you.  I’m not perfect, and I haven’t always treasured what was supposed to be meant for us. I haven’t always been the wisest when it comes to my heart and my temple, but I’ve changed my old ways. Now, I’m holding my body, heart,and soul closely, and I’m willing to wait. Why? Because I love you, and I realize that you are worth the wait. I promise not to let my selfishness get in the way of that any longer.

Sometimes I wonder what you look like, and pray that God would give me a sign. He works in mysterious ways, but not how we think it ought to be. I asked him to show you to me a certain way, but I know every love story is different, and the one He’s writing for us will be unique. I wonder, do you ever think about me? Do you ask God a thousand questions like I do, like where we’ll meet, what’s the first thing we’ll say to each other, and how we’ll know it’s His will for us to be married? Whatever He decides, I can’t wait to meet you, and hope you feel the same way about me too.

Love,

Your future wife,

 Judy

Lessons in Relationships

I sincerely apologize to my ardent readers for my failure make updates in this blog.

I have been doing a lot and going through a lot, mostly stuff to do with work, school and relationships.

Most importantly, I thank God for the gift of life, a sound mind and people.

For today, I will discuss the few lessions that I have learnt from relationships. Most of the things that I have learnt have just been confirmations of quotes made by older people. Here are the lessons:


1. You should never lower your standards to accomodate anyone. As a matter of fact, you should focus on maintaining them or raising them even higher. 

2. If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay. Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior. 

3.  Stop trying to change yourselves for a relationship that's not meant to be. Slower is better.

4. If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is. Don't stay because you think "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better. 

5.  Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you. If something bothers you, speak up. Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.

6. Don't EVER make him feel he is more important than you are...even if he has more education or in a better job. Do not make him into a quasi-god. He is a man, nothing more nothing less.

7. You should not be the one doing all the bending...compromise is a two-way street.

The most important of all these lessons is: Be right with God, always, and purpose to be happy. Make an intentional choice of happiness.

 

Don't forget that if one could download a software for free, no one would buy it! This is synonymous to the fact that no one would buy a cow if they have been getting free milk.

 

I love you guys! Thank you!

O How I Love Jesus

 O How I Love Jesus


There is a name I love to hear
I love to sing its worth
It sounds like music in my ear
The sweetest name on Earth

O how I love Jesus
O how I love Jesus
O how I love Jesus
Because He first loved me

It tells me of a Saviors love
Who died to set me free
It tells me of His precious blood
The sinners perfect plea

It tells of one whose loving heart
Can fell my deepest woe
Who in each sorrow hears a part
That none can bear below

Trip to Tanzania: Photos

Late last month, I accompanied my friend Alecia and her daughter -Bianca to Tanzania for two women conferences.

Here are some of the photos:

 This is a photo of the place we were staying in Morogoro.












These two Maasai girls ran to us and hugged us when we got to Maasai village. It was so sweet :)















 Alecia, Bianca and I at the Indian Ocean in Dar es Salaam.


 

Hiking

More photos while hiking

This was a photo we took just before I left for the airport.

NGAHIKA NGAI ENDA!

I recently got a call from a certain girl that I schooled with. She was a year ahead of me in primary school.

She insisted that I should get married and that marriage was the best thing that ever happened to her. She was on a quest to convince me that the earlier one gets married, the better. She even did the Math to explain that it’s very important to have children early. As if that was not enough, she also insisted that I should lower my bar a little bit and that getting married now is better before I do further studies… because that would intimidate all my potential husbands.

She acknowledged that I have not had a very good opinion of men and explained that not all men are the same. Some men, like her husband, are good. She completed her call by telling me that she would pray for me to get a husband.

She is not the first one to attack me on the issue of marriage. Others are overly concerned about me not being alone… it’s like am doomed when I am alone.

The craziest thing that has ever happened to me was getting an offer to be a clandestine, or even to be an official second wife!  

My thoughts:

Although I have positively changed my opinion on marriage, thanks to God and Alecia, I absolutely don’t understand why people have been attacking me on the issue of my marriage.

Is marriage an emergency? Am I getting married to make others happy? Am I getting married to fit in the society?

First of all, if a man is intimidated by me, then he’s not the man I am interested in. Secondly, I will not lower my bar. As a matter of fact, I will raise it even higher.

God holds my destiny and He knows who my husband is. He has my life and future in His hands.

I know that He has good plans for me and He constantly reminds me about it in Jeremiah 29:11:

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Therefore, what others say, imply, or think, I am least moved. 

Finally, but most importantly, JESUS COMMANDS MY DESTINY!