It is late, I am into the next day here at my keyboard. My thoughts tonight are accompanied by an overwhelming sadness, a sadness reserved for these times. As we age we witness so very much, the older we get the more we are a part of. Being a part of Life in it's truest form brings with it unimaginable joys and at times like these deep sorrows.

I received news yesterday of a dear friend's terminal illness. I have taken this past 36 hours or so to really sit with the reality of this. I am, as you all know by now a woman of Faith, a strong and certain Faith. The inescapable fact is that my friend will before too long be home with the Lord. Although I believe fully how peaceful and beautiful that is, I ache for him and for those whose very lives he has impacted with his love and graciousness.

My heart is used to a bit of heaviness as I have always felt deeply for the collective whole, even as a child. When I was a child it was my secret, now I bring it forth...I bring it forth to the Lord and I bring it forth to you my friends. This I know we have in common, we all know this ache. Saying goodbye is so incredibly hard and yet with a deep awareness, love as well as a respect for life, we do. I pray the Lord will give me the words to say to this warm and loving friend. I also pray that those that are closest to him will have the courage it takes to comfort him and be by his side.

I have come to realize that this "Blog" is ALWAYS divinely inspired, it's content may shift a bit from time to time. My Passion and my desire as stated on that very first page remain very much intact. My resolve in fact grows deeper as the roots keep extending into God's earth only equaled by the branches that will one day bear fruit.

This journey, this Pilgrimage is to my soul and my love for humanity runs passionately through my veins.

I ask that you pray for my friend, that his suffering be brief, his moments remaining be lived fully and when he is ready Our Loving and compassionate Father take him home.

Mimi Nakupenda,

Malaika~

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right. Psalm 34:15

But I am like an olive tree.thriving in the house of The Lord. I trust in God's unfailing love forever and ever. I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will wait for your mercies in the presence of your people. Psalm 52:8-9