9/11 ten years on- how has it changed the way you live your life?

Today is the 10 year anniversary of 9/11.
Where were you that day? It is one of those events that we all remember so clearly no matter where we live on planet earth.

I was busy doing a launch for Smile Education in the Hilton Hotel in Durban. I left the conference room when I had a number of missed calls from my children. When I called they told me the news. I immediately went to the bar area where there was a TV and could not believe what my eyes were seeing.I called my sister in the USA to see if they were all OK. The devastation and loss of life for so many will never be forgotten.

Today is the international day of prayer for Church of the Nations. This is the church group I belong to. As we prayed for children, family, communities, churches, nations, marketplace, missions and governments I wonder if the world is better or worse than it was 10 years ago? Did it really affect us so that we engage and care for others? Have international connections improved or deteriorated? Do these kinds of events change us for ever or not?

Many live with more fear, greed, destruction and anger. Others are more vulnerable. The stats about children, HIV, child pregnancies and the youth break ones heart. What will it take for us to really change and care?

Ten years ago my children were 19 and 21. Still at home. Now 10 years later they are both married and living as global citizens. I thank God that we choose to all follow the love of Jesus to equip us to live with love for family and our fellow man. That is the only way. I choose not to live with fear or loss but to live each day touching and encouraging those around me to take hands and make this place we call HOME a better place for all.

Enjoy some of my own memories of my visit to the USA in 2007.

Living Stones

Today at church we were challenged by a story about precious stones. This reminded me of my own message about stones. Beautiful precious stones set in a ring given to me about 4 years ago by a work colleague. At the time I was overwhelmed by the gift but more challenged about the message that accompanied the gift.

At the time I had left the parent/child industry and had no plans to return. The Prophetic message that I was given was one about being an influence in the country for women and children.

The beautiful ring had three semi precious stones. The colours were explained to me as follows;
Green/Blue stone - A reminder to remain in the stream of living water
Purple: A reminder of God's anointing
The last stone reflects 2 colours.
Pink- The Bride of Christ- That I would never be alone
Gold- The blessing of God.

I spent many hours praying about this message. I searched the Bible and asked friends to pray for me. It was in this season that I cried out to God to only do work that would honor this journey. The season was filled with pain, character building, releasing relationships and renewing my mind.

Today 4 years later I do find myself back in the parent/child industry. There is never a day that goes by that I do not first ask God to lead me, open the right doors and close those that need closing.

We serve a mighty God who knows us in our uniqueness. He knew us before we were born. There is such peace to find this very special place.

There are two pieces of scripture that helped me to understand this journey and promise.

Isaiah 54 vs. 11-15

Jerusalem, you are sad and discouraged, tossed around in a storm.
But I the Lord will rebuild your city with precious stones.
For your foundation I will use blue sapphires,
your fortress will be built with rubies,
your gates of jewels and your walls of gems.
I will teach your children and make them successful.


1 Peter 2 vs 4-6

Come to Jesus Christ. He is the living stone that people have rejected but which God has chosen and highly honored. And now you are living stones that are being used to build a spiritual home. You are also a group of holy priests and with the help of Jesus Christ you will offer sacrifices that please God. It is just as God says in scriptures.

Look I am placing in Zion a choice and precious cornerstone.
No one who has faith in that one will be disappointed.

Each of us are precious stones in the eyes of our Lord. He gives us the gift of choice and would love to add you to His House.
Me and my family, we will serve the Lord.