Today is a Great Day

Maachi! (Good Morning) again from Ghana,

It is a beautiful one. Although dusk and grey, I revel in the glowing magnitude and significance that awaits me and my 21 fellow ambassadors today. As they soak in the last few moments of Accra, I will be painting vigorously to finish what for months I have set to accomplish. I am a bit nervous. And though I may not be able to see the end at the moment, I am quite clear that God is cradling me in His/Her safety anywhere that I set my steps. For it is ordained; For it is already put into place and in reassurance to my simmering nerves I share and remind myself of that fact. God certainly did not bring me this far to fail, and whatever so happens today I trust all the events unconditionally.

What a two weeks. I feel as if they have literally slipped by. With no clichéd exaggeration I say if feels that only moments ago we were having our introductory session. Every encounter since then has been ripe with lesson and glorious in its own right. I don’t think though that I have soaked each second in like I did last year, more so in a different way. Of course it may have felt faster since I have been here before but my appreciation spreads differently and wide like my smile. I beam in the lucky knowledge of seven more days of inspiration, while I also reminisce in the fact that Ghana has wrapped me up in her waist. Like the children her daughters carry on their backs I am securely fastened and cannot deny that warmth and familiarity of this home. I tell you, it feels like home! Yes, beyond the tourist attractions, hotels and spoils. “Ghana Calls” me just as it called DuBois as expressed in his prose.

Ah, what a revelation. I am called. And I will continue to follow that calling where ever and whenever it may lead me back here. I can see my opportunities blossoming and am so grateful that I can see my purpose and destiny being revealed.

A Nigerian very accomplished and diligent, business man spoke with me and a friend the other evening. He gave me some advice that I in response agreed to with “I am planning….” But this is where he cut me off. He said “Do not plan! Do!” Do not wait, seize the day! (Carpe Diem) Do not list, accomplish and Work!...each day and thought and moment to that ever present, not future, goal. That lesson I gird today as I finish installing my artwork. I praise God and am Blessed as I look forward to posting the completed photos soon.

Enjoy your day today. Love always,


-Shelley