September 8, 2024 - A Year's Worth of Reflection
September 8, 2024 As I leave my Dirk Nowitzki year (41), where I fought hard to win a championship in life, I am now entering my Jackie Robinson Era (42) where all barriers must crumble and fall. The 40s have indeed been more than I could have even imagined. From travelling across half the world to relocating to a new society to of course fulfilling my grandparents’ wildest dreams, this new decade is the best one ever! On today, I reflect on the last 365 days and how they are shaping the next chapter of my life. 1. On Friendship, Family, and Love The last 12 months have been about letting go and letting God in my friendships circle, family ties, and love life. God has sent me a new friend who has become like a brother in many ways in Edson. He and I share many of the same viewpoints and perspectives about development in the East African region. God is also doing a thing within my immediate family. I have a front row seat as my mother lives out her...