The Chronicles by Ayo Lawrence – 17
This is what Family Day looks like in school. We all came into class and our family members on ZOOM. It was quite emotional for a lot of us, but we braced it. So glad to be schooling @fanshawe.toronto – so much value is placed on the family system, which is my core. Family is key, the […]
The Chronicles by Ayo Lawrence – 16
It was the year 2007, and the City Mall was opened for business in Lagos, Nigeria. Tosin @01tosin was 5 years old, going to 6 years, and Toyin @oluwatoyinnn was 4 years old at the time. I decided to take them to that mall on sightseeing, and it was a welcome idea by all. Our two adorables were […]
The Chronicles by Ayo Lawrence – 15
On the 14th June 2023, I asked a sincere question out of concern on the Ladies’ Lounge WhatsApp group of The Praying Hannah’s Ministry @prayinghannahs and here it is ‘Dear mas, any suggestions as regards options outside of seasoning cubes when cooking?’ Thankfully, I got great responses, and that was the last time I used seasoning cubes. […]
The Chronicles by Ayo Lawrence – 14
As I think back on the goodness of God, I remember the words of King David – ‘Those who sow in tears. Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.’ I have come to a full understanding that […]
THE CHRONICLES BY AYO LAWRENCE – 13
Wow!! This morning, I type with my thumb and my middle finger with all humility and I celebrate immensely every scholar in this time and age!!! Mehn, my index finger’s tired is tired from typing as I had loads of APA 7 formatted papers in the form of case studies, reflections, critical reviews with or without references, […]
THE CHRONICLES BY AYO LAWRENCE – 12
Growing up, I wanted to be a Medical Doctor. I just wanted to support the weak and the weary. As life would happen for me – (yes, for me as all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose) being bugged down with Nephrotic Syndrome made […]
THE CHRONICLES BY AYO LAWRENCE – 11
One of the best decisions I made over the last one year was to go back to formal education and choosing to pursue it at Fanshawe College after amassing loads of other certifications in Coaching, Counselling, Therapy and Strategy. Applying and getting admitted to study Addictions and Mental Health was seamless as the process put […]
THE CHRONICLES BY AYO LAWRENCE – 10
Having experienced depressive moods for years, a suicidal ideation, and have come out of it, I and a group of friends feel the need to support one another as we journey through life, hence THE BLOOM LOUNGE: ● refresh ● rejuvenate ● recalibrate We will be meeting 4th Saturday of every other month by 8PM […]
THE CHRONICLES BY AYO LAWRENCE – 9
Life is in phases, men in sizes. I have not forgotten and will not forget in my lifetime, a season I was neck deep in debt to our children, yes, our children. Ask me how? I took all the money we had saved up for them to support The Praying Hannah’s Ministry, that I coordinate, […]
THE CHRONICLES BY AYO LAWRENCE – 8
Today, I am screaming at the top of my lungs – ‘IT IS OK TO BE TIRED!!!’ – hear this and know peace. When our children say mum or dad, I am tired. What do you tell them? ‘REST’, ‘REST FOR A BIT’ ‘TAKE IT EASY’, ‘RELAX’. So what makes you feel you should not […]
