Author Archives: jocelyn smart

First, thank you so much for your incredible support with the Christmas orders! I’m truly grateful for each of you who have placed an order or shared about them with others. This is just a friendly reminder that all orders are due by next week, so if you’re still hoping to purchase something, there’s stillContinue reading “november 2025.”

By the goodness and generosity of my family, for the first time in 6 years, I am coming to Canada for Christmas! To say I am excited is an understatement, I haven’t seen snow in years and I am looking forward to reliving some childhood nostalgia with my family. I arrive on December 23 andContinue reading “Christmas Orders!”

This month was Canadian Thanksgiving and while I haven’t had the opportunity to celebrate that for a few years now, I am always reminded to have a posture and attitude of thanksgiving during the month of October. I’ve been really challenged lately by a very popular scripture, Philippians 4:6-7. “Do not be anxious about anything, butContinue reading “october 2025.”

This month has been full of incredible experiences, purple jacaranda trees in bloom, and connection, both in and out of the classroom. Teaching continues to be such a joy. Every day I’m reminded of how unique our school community is, with students representing nearly 60 nationalities from around the world. It’s such a gift toContinue reading “september 2026.”

Well, August was quite the month! Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever started a school year feeling so full and stretched in every direction all at once. Coming back to Kenya for year six of life, work, and ministry has been both exciting and overwhelming. I jumped straight back into so many responsibilities, and newContinue reading “august 2025.”

What a summer! This sure was one to remember. This summer was such a gift. I had the joy of spending precious time in Canada with family and friends, and it filled my heart in ways I can’t quite put into words. Some of my favorite moments were with my nephews—the laughter, adventures, and littleContinue reading “summer 2025 recap.”

It is hard to believe that this is my 60th post on this blog since I began posting 5 years ago. What an incredible journey God has taken me on. I am so grateful to serve in Nairobi. As you know, this past year, I moved schools to take on a new role that IContinue reading “may 2025.”

The rainy season has begun in Nairobi and with each passing year here, I get more unsure as to when rainy season is! But alas, it has begun and I am reminded of how much I adore falling asleep to the sound of rain on the roof. I also love seeing all of the greenContinue reading “april 2025.”

My birthday month has come and gone and boy, was it filled with love! I am so grateful to have a community of wonderful people who showered me with love, intentionality, and kindness. My students and colleagues made me cards and decorated my classroom. It was so wonderful walking into work on my birthday! Also,Continue reading “march 2025.”

How do you feel the month of February went by? Do you feel it flew by or that it dragged on? When I’ve asked around, I seem to get a mixed bag of responses. I, personally, am excited to enter into March since it holds my birthday and Spring break! To recap February, the phraseContinue reading “february 2025.”