In the summer, you ignited the fireworks in my soul just by saying: Hello! For my heart like, volcanic ice, ready to erupt and melt these old walls! Your smile like a beautiful sunrise…Your gaze like a mysterious puzzle…Your voice like a colourful instrumental… In the winter, the silence of your absence made all the […]
In the winter of 2018, I literally escaped from the freezing cold in the Netherlands and celebrated the holidays in my country of birth in South America, ‘Switi Sranan’ meaning ‘Sweet Surinam’. ‘Sranan Tongo’ is the dialect they speak there and is literally translated as ‘Surinamese Tongue’. I am such a family addict and just […]
When I look back at the year 2018, my heart overflows with so much joy and happiness. So many beautiful memories of precious people brought on my path. This special lady is very dear to me. Her name is Esther Knott-Macnack and she’s such a strong woman of God. Together we were youth leaders of […]
Some say blood is thicker than water. Others say friends become chosen family. But, our Heavenly Father calls us His sons and daughters. So what does that make Us? God’s Royal Family! Why do we all seek Love? Is it because we need it to survive? Emotional Hunger seeks Love in all the wrong places. […]
In the autumn of 2018, the 2nd Edition of Gilleon’S Hope & Friends present Divine Spoken Word was a reality! The line-up was packed with young talented female poets and spoken word artists who were ready to bless the audience with their authentic stories. The ticket sale was off the hook and approximately 80 people […]
At the age of 21, I gave my life to Christ. It has been a 15 year journey that hasn’t always been easy, but He was there every step of the way guiding me through this life on Earth. On 4 April 2004 in Surinam, I made the decision to leave my old life behind […]
Hiya, My name is Gilleon Sjauw-Mook. I’m 36 years old and currently live in the Netherlands. I love to travel all over the world and the English language is my passion! This is my first Blog ever! So bare with me if my stories are Full of Love and Light! I write to share My […]
Happiness is Love…. I try to share the most heartwarming, uplifting and important stories, so that you can share them with your friends and family. Because sharing is caring. ♥ Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what […]
Happy New 2019
Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one!
In the summer of 2018, I visited the country of Indonesia for the first time. Even though I am a world citizen and have travelled all over the world. This was a very special trip since part of my ancestry lies here. You’ve probably wondered which ethnicity I am? Well, from my father’s side, I […]
















