Mother’s Day 2026
Today is a special day, one that invites us to pause, with intention, and honor the gift and gravity of motherhood. Motherhood is not a one-size-fits-all story; it is deeply personal and different for every woman. For some, it is wrapped in laughter, ease, and answered prayers. For others, it is marked by waiting, worry, loss, or silent battles no one else can see. Yet, in all its forms, it remains a powerful journey - demanding, refining, and profoundly meaningful.
So today, we celebrate you - the mothers, the mother figures, and every woman who has loved, raised, carried, taught, and poured into others with patience and courage. Your labor matters. Your love counts. Your prayers are heard.
May your sacrifices never be in vain. May you be strengthened in every season, rewarded openly and privately, and may your children rise to honor you with gratitude. May they call you blessed, today and always.
Happy Mother’s Day. I truly hope you feel extra special on this special day.
XOXO,
Lady Abena.
Hello May 2026!
To my own astonishment, I’ve gone two full months without writing a single blog post. Since the day this space was born, I haven’t taken a pause like that and no, it wasn’t planned. Perhaps it was the quiet creep of writer’s block; perhaps my mind was simply carrying too much at once, leaving my thoughts tangled and my words just out of reach. Whatever the reason, I’m deeply grateful for this renewed spark, the gentle light that leads me back to the page.
This year so far? It’s the kind of story you’d tell with a bowl of popcorn and a cozy blanket pulled up to your chin. At times it truly has felt like a Netflix-style recap, but through every scene and every turn, God has remained faithful. In the coming weeks, I hope to share more of what I can, piece by piece, as grace allows. There'll be a lot to offload on here but for today, I want to begin May with a declaration. Join me as I speak these words over this month:
- I will experience the goodness of the Lord this month.
- My family and I are preserved from all evil.
- Divine speed and favor are my portion.
- Divine alignment—mind, body, and spirit—is mine.
I declare it is so, and so it is, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
XOXO,
Lady Abena.
Roses For Ms. Rosie Dennerlein
This month, as we celebrate remarkable women around the world, I choose to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Rosie Dennerlein, who tragically went home to be with the Lord following a car accident in Uganda on February 27, 2026. Rosie was the founder and visionary leader of Shakan Global, a mission-based organization in Uganda devoted to empowering women and children economically and transforming lives with dignity and hope.
I first met Ms. Rosie in May 2025 at a conference in New Hampshire, USA. She approached me with the brightest smile, introduced herself, and from that moment the evening unfolded into a warm, heartfelt conversation about her work in Uganda and the passion that fueled her calling. As she spoke, I listened—deeply inspired—not only by what she did, but by who she was. I shared with her my desire to support her mission, as it resonated so strongly with my own passion for representing Christ.
During the rest of the conference, she consistently went out of her way to make sure I had a good seat, greeting me with hugs and a smile that radiated pure kindness. Her spirit was so beautiful, so genuine, that you could not help but be drawn into her presence. After the conference, we stayed connected through WhatsApp, and her warmth and encouragement continued to shine through every message.
My heart is truly broken to learn of her passing. The void she leaves in the lives of all who knew her—and in the communities she served—is immeasurable. The world needs more women like Ms. Rosie, women who quietly and powerfully change destinies and create pathways of hope for others. My prayer is that God will strengthen and equip us to carry her legacy forward, continuing the work she began and making the world a better place for many in her honor.
Rosie, it was a profound honor to know you. I am certain that Jesus welcomed you with joy into His arms. We will meet again in His glory one day. Until then, rest in power, rest in peace, and rest in the everlasting glory of our Lord.
To support the vision and legacy of Ms. Rosie Dennerlein, please visit Shakan Global: https://shakanglobal.org/
Xoxo,
Lady Abena.