Author Archives: jocelyn smart

What a month! March marked birthday month for me and has quickly taken first place as the best month of 2023 so far! What a beautiful month filled with blessings. I often play worship music in my home and this song has been a frequently played one this month. Natalie Grant says this beautiful lineContinue reading “march 2023.”

I don’t know about you but despite February being the shortest month of the year, it felt rather long to me. I have noticed that many of my friends and coworkers have faced hardships this month from weariness and illness to grief and loss. Yet, I have been encouraged this month by witnessing the Lord’sContinue reading “february 2023.”

This month began with my friend Meganne still in the country for a few more days. We enjoyed the beautiful weather! I continue to feel so grateful to have had some quality time with a dear friend. I went into this month feeling filled and refreshed. My friend shared with me a way that GodContinue reading “january 2023.”

& just like that, another year has closed! As I’ve spend the past few days reflecting on this year, I feel as though I have really faced a number of challenges, but also can see how God was present and His love steadfast throughout it all. I also have SO many beautiful reasons to praiseContinue reading “december 2022.”

Hello friends! Can you believe we are already in December? As always, the days seem long, but the years short! November, was a milestone month for me as I successfully completed my Masters of Special Education! The certification exam was very challenging and I give all glory to God for seeing me through this program.Continue reading “november 2022.”

What a month filled with prayer, discernment, fasting, and seeking the Lord! This month I had to decide if I am re-signing for another year at WNS. Working at an international school, these decisions need to be made very early in the school year. In some ways, I feel like I just got back, butContinue reading “october 2022.”

Hello everyone!! I’m sorry this update is coming a week late, but I have exciting news! As of an hour ago, I submitted my final assignment for my Masters!! Wow, I think it will take some time to set in, but the work is complete! However, I now have to commit the next 5 weeksContinue reading “september 2022.”

August has already come and gone, but I must admit it has felt longer than a month! I’ll be honest and say that I found it much harder leaving Canada this time around. I think when I left two years ago, there was, of course, the sadness of leaving, but it was overshadowed by allContinue reading “august 2022.”

Hello friends! I have arrived safely back in Nairobi and am feeling the jet lag! It is currently 4 am as I write this, so I thought, a good a time as any to update you all. If I had to describe my summer in three words, I would have to say… My summer wasContinue reading “summer 2022.”

I am writing this from Canada! I arrived less than 12 hours ago, so I am praying for the jetlag not to be so bad. So far, so good! I am so excited to spend the summer in Canada reunited with family and friends! Here are some of the highlights from the month of May.Continue reading “may 2022.”