Am summoned as Helen Matarimo, also associated as a daughter, a mother, a friend, a colleague and most importantly a seeker of my Source, Creator, popularly known as God.
I easily recline towards introversion but writing gives me a chance to boldly explore a state of extroversion that I would physically shy away from especially in the presence of strangers.
When I reflect on ACABA, I see it as;
A beacon of hope
A platform that literally inspires for one to write it down and make it plain
A vessel used to sound the call to action towards Impacting lives through literature
To the growing list of authors being chunned out in an age of numerous sources of information and knowledge on various topics under the sun, a platform where what seemed impossible in the eyes of man was made manifest in the land of the living.
ACABA 2021, as I joined in the mission towards the tail end of the planning process as the Administrative Assistance, I got to learn and appreciate the impact of laying a foundation of empowering participants beyond the excitement of winning awards. I got to witness the efforts put in in form of creativity and writing by the authors and the dedication of the judges in the process of analysing these efforts and giving their expertise to improve them.
My involvement participating in the planning of ACABA 2021 also taught me the benefit of resilience, diligence and strengthened my faith in God in areas where I felt we had reached a dead end and all seemed lost.
As I now step into this next season having to wear a different hat as Administrator for ACABA 2021 to manage all the authors, their books and efforts;
I would like to first of all thank my leader Muthoni Omukhango for drawing out that which she sees as a potential in me and providing a platform for this potential to grow in wisdom and stature.
Acknowledge my able colleague Jackline Ingasian for the dedication she places towards the vision of ACABA and the authors who have passed through her hands to be assisted in one way or another towards improving their book projects.
Last but not least, immense gratitude to the ACABA team, for the immense support given that went towards making each step of the process worthwhile and possible.
I therefore wish all of us a fruitful and successful ACABA 2022, as we continue this walk towards making our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ known through the promotion of Christian Literature in all spheres of life.
