Family Fun at Love Joy Fall Festival 🎉 Nigerian Food, Games & Travel Deals!

 

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people! 🌸 Welcome back to Maryam’s Joyful Life Blog. I hope you’re having a beautiful day today and not letting anybody steal your joy.

This past Saturday, we had the joy of attending the Love Joy Fall Festival, and it was such an incredible experience. The atmosphere was full of excitement, laughter, and community. From the moment we arrived, we knew it was going to be a fun-filled day for the entire family.

A Packed Festival Full of Energy

Parking was a challenge because the event was packed! Families were everywhere, kids were running toward the bouncy houses, and the park was filled with music, delicious smells, and lots of happy faces.

The Love Joy Fall Festival truly brought the community together in a beautiful way.

Food Vendors, Surprises & Nigerian Flavors

The festival had a wide variety of vendors — from Jamaican food stalls to clothing, jewelry, and natural body care products. But one of the best surprises was discovering a Nigerian food vendor called Asake’s Kitchen.

We tried her jollof rice, plantain, meat pie, and chicken, and let me just say… it was DELICIOUS! The flavors were rich, authentic, and full of love. Ashakez Kitchen really made us feel like we had a little taste of Nigeria right here in Georgia.

Family Fun & Lasting Memories

Even though it was hot (yes, I was sweaty 😅), the kids had the best time playing, eating, and enjoying the games. We brought our camera along and filmed the entire experience because we wanted you to see just how amazing the festival was.

🎥 Watch our full video here:

👉 Family Fun at Love Joy Fall Fest 🎉 Nigerian Food, Games & Travel Deals!

Why Sharing Your Story Matters

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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and reliving this amazing festival with me. If you live in or around Lovejoy, Georgia, you definitely don’t want to miss the Love Joy Fall Festival next year. It’s family fun at its best!

And remember — don’t let anybody steal your joy! 

The Power of Gratitude: A Lesson I Learned Today

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Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people! I hope you’re having a beautiful day today and not letting anything or anyone steal your joy. 🌸

Something amazing happened today that reminded me of one of the most powerful lessons in life—the importance of gratitude.

I crossed paths with someone whose story touched me deeply. This person once had everything going for them—success, opportunities, people who supported them—but their life slowly fell apart. Why? Because they stopped being grateful to those who helped them along the way. They forgot to honor the people God placed in their lives and instead became prideful and careless with relationships.

That encounter left me reflecting on my own life. I never want to lose sight of the truth that everything I have is because of God’s goodness, and the people He has used to bless me. Gratitude is not just about saying thank you—it’s about living with a heart that recognizes that every blessing, big or small, comes from above.

When we walk in gratitude, we attract more joy, peace, and even more blessings. But when we choose ungratefulness, we close the door to opportunities and relationships that could lift us higher.

Today, I am reminded to never stop thanking God—for my family, for my health, for each new day, and for the people He places in my path to encourage me. Gratitude keeps us humble, keeps us joyful, and keeps us moving forward.

So, my encouragement to you is this: pause today and give thanks. Thank God for what you have, and don’t forget to thank the people who help bring joy, love, and encouragement into your life. Gratitude is the seed that grows into abundance. 🌱✨

With love and joy,
Maryam 💖

Patience, Prayer, and God’s Perfect Timing: A Lesson from My Baby’s First Tooth

 

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people! 💕

I hope you’re having an amazing day today and that you’re not letting anybody steal your joy. Welcome back to Maryam’s Joyful Life Blog. It’s a beautiful day, and I’m super excited to share this post with you all. God has been giving me little insights through everyday experiences, and today’s story is one of those sweet reminders of His faithfulness.

So, my baby girl is now seven months old—and guess what? Her first tooth finally popped through! 🦷✨

Now let me back up a bit. With my other babies, their teeth came in much earlier. Levion’s teeth came out when he was about three months old. Zoe’s teeth started around four or five months. Naturally, I expected the same with my sweet Layla. In fact, she began showing teething signs as early as one and a half months. I thought, Okay, here we go—it’s about to happen any day now.

But three months passed—no teeth.

Four months passed—still nothing.

Five months—nothing again.

I won’t lie, I started to feel a little worried. But instead of giving in to anxiety, I turned to prayer. I prayed over her every day. I pleaded the blood of Jesus over her and even spoke directly to her little gums: Teeth, you better come out in the name of Jesus!

The Bible tells us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). So that’s what I did. Whenever worry crept in, I replaced it with thanksgiving. I reminded myself that God is faithful, and His timing is perfect.

And then, lo and behold—on the very day Layla turned seven months old—I looked inside her mouth and saw it. A tiny tooth finally breaking through! My heart leaped with gratitude and joy. It may have taken longer than her siblings, but it came right on time.

The Lesson God Taught Me Through This

As I reflected on this moment, God placed something powerful on my heart:

• Every situation is different. Just because something happened quickly for someone else doesn’t mean your blessing is late.
• Patience is key. Worrying doesn’t speed things up; it only robs us of joy.
• Pray about everything. Big or small, God cares. Lay it all before Him.
• God’s timing is perfect. When it happens, it will be beautiful, and it will be worth the wait.

This experience reminded me that many of us give up too quickly when things don’t happen on our timetable. We compare ourselves to others, thinking, If it didn’t happen for me when it happened for them, maybe it’s never going to happen. But that’s not true.

Just like my baby’s tooth, your miracle might take longer—but it will come right when God says it’s time.

A Word of Encouragement for You

I believe I’m speaking to someone today. Maybe you’ve been waiting, praying, and wondering why your breakthrough hasn’t shown up yet. Let me encourage you: this is your “seventh month” season. That miracle you’ve been waiting for is about to show up. 🙌

The Bible says in Matthew 7:7—“Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.”

So don’t stop asking. Don’t stop seeking. Don’t stop knocking. Your answer is on the way. Get your heart ready. Get your home ready. Get your mind ready. Because your life is about to change for good.

Final Thoughts

That’s all I have for you today, friends. My encouragement is simple: keep praying, keep trusting, and don’t let anybody steal your joy. God is faithful, and your miracle is closer than you think.

And if you’re someone who feels called to share your own story—to inspire and uplift others the way this blog inspires you—I’d love to help you. Through my coaching program, The Joyful Life Blueprint, I’ll guide you step by step to build your platform and step into your role as the influencer God created you to be.

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Thank you for reading, and remember—don’t let anybody steal your joy! 💖

Sometimes You Have to Let the Baby Cry to Keep Her Safe

 

What’s up, wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people? 💖

How are you all doing today? I hope you’re having an amazing day and living in the fullness of your joy. Welcome back to Maryam’s Joyful Life!

It’s a beautiful day today, and I just had to write and post this blog—even though I’m multitasking, breastfeeding the baby and eating at the same time. It has been a busy morning (a wonderful one, actually), but something came to my heart that I know I need to share.

My Morning Lesson: Letting the Baby Cry

This morning, I was preparing breakfast for the baby—making cereal with fresh bananas and hot water. I had her in one hand while trying to stir things together, but she kept reaching for the hot water.

Now, as a mom, you know the struggle. If I put her down, she would cry. But if I kept holding her, she could hurt herself badly. At that moment, I had to make a choice: let her cry in her safe space or risk her burning her little hand.

So I gently put her down, and yes, she cried. She cried hard. But the truth is, she wasn’t being neglected. I was actually preparing something good for her—her food. Her tears in that moment were part of my protection over her.

And right there, in the middle of my busy kitchen, I had a light-bulb moment. The Holy Spirit whispered to my heart:

“Sometimes you’ve got to let the baby cry to keep her safe.”

Could God Be Doing the Same for Us?

That thought hit me deeply. Could it be that God does the same thing for us?

• Could it be that the thing we desire so strongly, the thing we’re praying for nonstop, isn’t happening because God is protecting us?
• Could it be that our tears are not signs of neglect, but of God’s love—shielding us from something far worse?
• Could it be that while we feel pain in the moment, God is actually preparing something better for us, just like I was preparing food for my baby?

Wow. Let that sink in.

A Heart of Gratitude

This reminded me of the importance of being thankful in all things. Even in the moments that make us cry, perhaps God is guarding our hearts from a deeper pain. Maybe, just maybe, our tears are evidence of His love and protection.

So today, I want to encourage you: thank God even in the “no’s” and the delays. What feels like a setback could actually be His way of keeping you safe and positioning you for something greater.

Final Encouragement

My sweet friends, I’m sending you love, joy, and a whole lot of sweetness from my heart to yours. 💕 Remember this truth today: don’t let anybody steal your joy.

And if you’ve ever felt called to share your own story—through a blog, a video, or a platform that can inspire others—let me help you. I created the Joyful Life Blueprint, a step-by-step coaching program that guides you in sharing your voice and creating impact.

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Until next time, stay strong, stay joyful, and keep trusting God’s perfect timing. 🌸