Category: Carita McCririe

"In that moment, the Holy Spirit whispered to my heart: “May your first lesson of motherhood be to let go of control and trust Me." That one whisper has shaped every day of my motherhood since."

"As moms, we all want the best for our children—a safe home, a good education, and the chance to thrive. But for many families in South Africa, these basic needs are out of reach. This is where NGOs, or Non-Governmental Organizations, come in. These organizations are doing the hard work of tackling poverty, unemployment, and gender-based violence, offering vital support to families and children who need it the most."

When I look outside the gates of LIV, my heart goes out to society. I feel this African proverb is missing in our world. I know of so many families who feel isolated, single mothers who are not coping, or parents who do not want to ask or provide support for others.

Being a mother has always been a desire of my heart from a young age. When people would ask me how many kids I'd want one day, I would say "six." Since actually becoming a mother, this number has decreased significantly but my desire for a big family continued to increase and God, in His kindness, has granted more than I ever could have dreamed. A very big family at LIV Durban!