Resilience, desert life and being uncle Elie.

"There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friend"(John 15.13 NLT ).  Happy Resurrection Sunday. Easter is probably the most important anniversary in the Christian calendar when over 2000 years ago Jesus laid down his life for us that by his resurrection we have the promise of life. In addition to Easter, I was fortunate enough to celebrate some few other anniversaries this month. 08.04.2016 is a special day forever engraved not only on my wedding ring but in my heart.They day when two became one and by Gods' grace finally betrothed my beloved.It has been 9 years of His goodness and faithfulness albeit some lemons which we have graciously enjoyed lemonade after. Our 9th wedding anniversary. 16.04.2024. First year anniversary since the floods hit Dubai/U.A.E and made us re-think climate change and remote working.In 12 hours our 'desert' country received an equivalent of a one year total rainfall. Fortunately or unfortunately one client ...

 Eid Mubarak, Trust all are well and enjoying the much deserved break.Fortunately found time to squeeze in a swim session for my son the 'mountain' with his favourite uncle(Nigerian swim coach) for the umpteenth time.They have a bond of which am at times jealous about,he listens to him more than dad(at times).He has been his swimming coach for the past 2 years and yes,him being Nigerian(someone looking like dad helped) cemented their bond.Good investment looking back,he swims better than both me and mom combined. Got me thinking while watching them doing their thing,same thing i do with my beloved children at the clinic.The number one complaint parents report when am picking their children from the reception area and/or dropping them back is that they 'do not listen at home',it is impossible for them to teach and generalize skills learnt in the structured clinic session back in the community.I can totally relate with them since at home my wife/mom has always been the be...