Last Tango in… December 12, 2007
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Man proposes God disposes, so they say….Well it seem so in my situation. I would have loved to be writing this in the heat of Lagos, but alas! It’s not to be…
All my furniture and things are having that experience at the moment without me…something came up and we have to spend one more Christmas in the UK….
Yes I am still in the cold of the UK…dreaming of my Lagos sun.As I sit on the floor typing this( it’s all back to basic guys ) …No Christmas tree or decorations…No feeling of the season, my body is here but my spirit is not ( it is in las gidi )…thinking of all my plans for Christmas in Lagos… taking the children to the beach after feasting and visiting, I think God must have a reason…He must have something better in store in January or He is just looking out for us, one way or another ….It is well!
So one more “tango in the UK” folks 
I will make the best of a situation I was not looking forward to….
On the 3rdthis month makes One year of blogging for me….How the year has flown. It has been the best and the worst of years all mixed into one…. But I would say it has been a year of Gods faithfulness… getting to know more about the layers that make me, ME.
A year that God has shown me I am able to carry some loads I would have never believed I could… A year of seeing how far His love for me expands. A year of growth….This has been a landmark year and I am thankful.I would like to thank all that have ever left a comment on my blog….all those that have been to my blog and not left any comments…all those that have left email comments and encouragement…all those that have emailed me to say they where encouraged by my words or post, I say a big THANK YOU…GOD BLESS YOU and I look forward to many more years (God willing)
My New Year starts in September, that is when I seek God face for a word to carry into the following year/season. 2007 was “Taking the limits of God and expanding boundaries” This He sure did…I was so excited about the expanding boundaries, that I did not take in to account what it fully implied…If I was to expand my boundaries, that would also mean stepping into a boundary already occupied, at first I was not careful and did not protect myself from the assault and attack of “expanding boundaries” but soon understood that when God gives you a word it will be fulfilled, but it will never come easy, cos it is in the process of the fire you are REFINED.
This Year/Season 2008 ( yes 2008 , for I am already in my New Year) my word from God has been “Soar like an eagle….New beginnings/ new thinking…a season of separation and feeling of going it alone (some friendships will not go it with me in this year/season). Many will not understand me…but that’s ok, they are not meant to. It’s a continuation from the year before to take the limits of God and walk in my uniqueness.
The more I read about the character and attribute of an eagle it gets clearer…This time I have learnt to guard my heart, keep myself in His covering and not be arrogant to think I know anything….for it is all Him.
Have a Merry Christmas ….the reason for the season is CHRIST and nothing else…Not the trees…Not the presents…Not the food….Not clothes…..Not the drinks.
Happy New Year….may we all walk in the fullness of our purpose and fulfil DESTINY.
Till 2008.
Thanks http://mumsdadschildren.blogspot.com for this:
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Hey girl,
I’ve missed u! You’d think I’ve known you forever. You did say some may not understand but some of us know full well what you are talking about and comprehend even beyond your imagination. It’s funny you talk about eagles, and I’ve studied them myself. Here are a few quotes I’ve kept and I’m sure you may be familiar with them and can identify with them. I’d paraphrase some.
“Eagles do not flock, you find them one @ a time”
“Great men are like eagles. They build their nest on some lofty solitude”
“When eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber”
“Celebrate your success and stand strong when adversity hits, for when the storm hits,eagles sour while small birds take cover”
“When eagles walk they tend to stumble, not at all graceful, they are not designed to walk. They fly, and when they fly, oh how they fly, so free, so graceful. They see from the sky what others may never see”
All I can say to you sweetie is though it may be difficult flying solo, soar girl soar, and know that He is the wind beneath your wings!
It’s all a process and you will come out on the other side.
Love ya!
@ On Purpose- Awww!! that was really sweet of you *blush
Thanks so much for the love.
hey refinedone, i heard you knock on my door and thought to return the courtesy even though u had disappeared before i managed to open the door!
Till 2008. That was what caught my attention while i hurriedly read through. In a way, that’s good news for me as i’ll have enough time to read up & possibly re-read your many previous posts (i’ve not been here in so long a while!!)
Happy holidays!
Guess a good way to look at it is that i will get to see you afterall (*wink wink*)
thanks for stopping by…iand for joining the praise walk train. its been long since we were graced with your comment!
Welcome to the new year!
waiting for you…being an eagle is hard work…
@Desike- Good to see you
…read away my dear
@Fumosh- No problem, that would be great…are you sure you did not have a hand in this?
@Disgodkidd- nothing worth having comes easy… and like I said before, it’s all in the process
Babe,u really scared me in the later part of the message,hope you are okay.Been checking your blog for a while to get update on ur relocation and this but know that its well and the promise of God is enough and do not panic.You are my sister and friend.Wishing you all you wish yourself in the coming year and no matter what up and down of life brings,it will surely be well
@Anijawife-
Sis’, just re-read it and i see why you would be scared…not to worry , not that type of separation or going it alone…I just mean, some friendship will naturally drift away….some people will not go with me in this season 
Going it alone in my walk into destiny …Thanks so much for you love and friendship.
ps: will do some corrections, before my DH thinks I am sending him some kind of message
First of all, i really love your new layout on this page ….. signs of fresh beginnings and new glorious things to come. “Soar like an eagle” …. it takes great strength, courage and consistent determination …. I pray these are attributes and more in which you will flourish in along ur journey.
What an awesome gift it was to stumble upon my Ro! (or did I trip YOU up?! lol!) My one-year blogging is this month too, girl.
Sis, I just love ya man *smile*. Keep ur head up during your transition to the Sun…you will soar there in perfect time…just wait and see!
Til ‘08…cya in between the clouds =)!
…re-read the later part & i’ll say yes eventually, to really soar like the eagle then, some (relationships & all) will have to be let off. Only then can we walk in the uniqueness He made us.
God bless you. Merry Christmas and have a wonderfull New Year
Happy New Year !!!
Happy new Year!
missing u lots!
it is well with u
Hi friend,compliments of the season.Sorry u’re getting this late but u av to understand,so heavy these days i can hardly think clearly.wishing u all the best in whatever the Lord has directed u to do.Be strong in him always.Love.