Posted on March 12, 2021
by Shakiyla
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Hey there family and friends! Happy New Year! I know last year’s “Happy New Year!” was a bit more dramatic with the wedding announcement, but I am confident that just like then, God will continue to do marvelous things in our lives. Acts 16… Continue Reading “Nigeria Service Update: February 2021”
Category: Life.Tags: black bloggers, black couples, black principals, blackeducators, bloggers, ministry, mission sponsorship, missions, nigeria, principals, service, teachers, travel, west africa
Posted on June 20, 2018
by Shakiyla
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I’ve decided to refrain from posting Africa updates on Facebook. Most of my posts go directly to my Facebook page anyhow, and I won’t have as much access or TIME once I’ve gone. It’s been weird. Some people are super interested and want me… Continue Reading “Doctor’s Orders.”
Posted on January 11, 2018
by Shakiyla
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This is not some rouse to get you to read my blog. Today, for the first time in a long time, I uncontrollably cried. Here’s how it started: Last night, around 10pm, I was overwhelmed with insecurity. I felt like I was an embarrassment… Continue Reading “Today, I Cried.”
Category: Life.Tags: classroom, compassion, crying, education, growth, insecurity, love, personal, students, teacher, teachers, tears