Author: findingdiamondsinthedust

Hello, Zoe here. (Was Deazley but recently became Zoe Matovu ) Just a girl in love with Jesus & my precious family. We're knitted together by love & adoption. I am so grateful to be loved by them. Living & working in Kampala, Uganda, i thought this would be a good place to jot down thoughts & emotions that swirl around in my heart; to process things that happen here on a day to day basis! Why Diamonds in the Dust? Because every single day I live here, on these red dirt dusty roads I find the most precious diamonds & jewels; the most admirable people, the most beautiful children, the most intriguing culture. If you're interested, tag along for the ride!

Looking back at that same old road.

I used to travel on this road every single day going to visit and give a helping hand at the orphanage at the top of the hill. I remember wondering why I felt so committed to it and the 50 babies there. I knew I adored one little baby boy and I knew there was … Continue reading Looking back at that same old road. →

🌻 Remember your Sunflowers 🌻

I want to take you on a conversation. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word testimony? A declaration of a past victory? Overcoming the enemy? Something you’ve believed for coming to pass? I was sitting in a coffee shop a few weeks ago reflecting & chatting with Simon … Continue reading 🌻 Remember your Sunflowers 🌻 →

The depth of today.

More than eggs, more than bunnies. I hope the depth of today has hit you somehow. My goodness, it has me. A God that would steep so low as to enter human flesh, into the body of a baby, just so he could provide a way for mankind to be free from sin through his … Continue reading The depth of today. →

A thrill of Hope.

Christmas 2020, a little different than every other before it, different for everyone in some way or other. I feel like we all had such high expectations of this Christmas, like it was going to redeem everything lost in 2020, can anyone relate? I was so excited to throw myself into celebrations of Jesus’ life, … Continue reading A thrill of Hope. →

2020: a year of REST.

A year of rest . As I lay in the hospital in the early hours of the morning on Christmas Eve 2019, holding my brand new baby girl under my gown I reflected on all I had come through in the previous 24 hours as well as what was to come. I’d known rest in … Continue reading 2020: a year of REST. →

Being Present in the Present.

One of my closest friends from home asked me today if this pregnancy feels drawn out & long winded. I answered quickly but the thought has stayed with me the entire day.. Like every expectant mummy, I'm sure, with every day that passes, we become more and more excited to meet our little ones, to … Continue reading Being Present in the Present. →

Thank You Mum

If you are lucky enough to be with your Mum today, give her that extra hug. Give her that 5 minute phonemail that I promise you will make her week! Take her out for coffee. Watch her ways. Recognise how she lives a life of sacrifice for her family, and wish her a massive Happy Mother's Day.