Why I chose South Africa over Canada | My Life Story + Mini Testimony

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  • Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
  • Here's a story time video about why I ended up moving to South Africa instead of Canada :) I think it's a cool testimony of how God can work in your life in ways that you don't expect.
    I hope you enjoy, and thank you so much for watching this video ❤️
    New Japanese Channel!!
    ▶️ • カナダ留学がなぜかアフリカ留学になった女の話 🇿🇦
    🌟common questions🌟
    ▪️where are you from? - Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
    ▪️ethnicity? - dad's Japanese, mom's American 🇯🇵🇺🇸
    ▪️why do you speak English? - made a video about that! • How I Learned English ...
    ▪️ig? - username: emiii_grace / emiii_grace
    ▪️spotify? - open.spotify.com/user/2135ivk...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 255

  • @marcquesnel1324
    @marcquesnel1324 29 днів тому +111

    My story, I met a South African lady in Montreal in 1969, we fell in love, and she brought me home to South Africa as a souvenir. 54 years later, I'm still here.

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  27 днів тому +10

      I looooove that!

    • @RastaAfricanGentleman
      @RastaAfricanGentleman 18 днів тому +8

      🤣🤣🤣 that sir is a mixture of adult-napping (kidnapping) and hijacking

    • @shigoXIII
      @shigoXIII 16 днів тому +6

      @@RastaAfricanGentleman He was borrowed quickly for 54 years 🤣

    • @RastaAfricanGentleman
      @RastaAfricanGentleman 16 днів тому +3

      @@shigoXIII 😆😆😆 spot on

    • @fortyeightcpm7626
      @fortyeightcpm7626 14 днів тому +4

      Beautiful story ❤🎉, congratulations & welcome 🇿🇦🙏💯

  • @Teahbaby412
    @Teahbaby412 Місяць тому +264

    You are literally South African now , the way you say "yoh" you are one of us 😂❤

    • @benskev
      @benskev Місяць тому +27

      one of us, one of us, one of us one of us!

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +66

      at this point I can't remember how I used to speak without it 😭😂

    • @user-fi3ut1pk1t
      @user-fi3ut1pk1t Місяць тому +10

      That's right, we claim you, fam. Thoroughly enjoy your vid. Pls do more❤

    • @comfortskha2600
      @comfortskha2600 Місяць тому +7

      ​@@emigrace😂ahh my sister let me tell you I'm trying to learn Japanese and i always tell my venda friend that Japanese is like venda interms of connotation😂😅their language is difficult, they speak from the chest like bit of Japanese,origato😂😅i dont know how to spell it in Japanese but i tried

    • @panadocoughsyrup
      @panadocoughsyrup Місяць тому +5

      I second this, I don’t care that the Canadian accent is still there this chick has a South African soul bruh

  • @peterairl102
    @peterairl102 Місяць тому +113

    South Africa always attracts believers from all over the world, ❤❤

  • @ireneschoonwinkel8738
    @ireneschoonwinkel8738 Місяць тому +60

    Thank you so much for sharing your story. It is especially lovely to hear someone speak about their faith so openly and also for loving SA. A lot of South African people forget to see the beauty still visible in our country...and they keep on thinking they should leave because we have nothing good left here. Hearing you speak so mooi about our SA, made my heart swell.
    Baie dankie😊

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +10

      love this ❤️ thanks for such an encouraging comment :))

  • @JonathanWrightSA
    @JonathanWrightSA 24 дні тому +17

    I'm currently in Hamburg on business. Visited 4 countries and a dozen cities. Was absolutely floored by the Caucasus mountains and their beauty. Plan to visit many more places, but South Africa is absolutely home. Flying back next week after a month abroad now.
    Two weeks in Georgia for a Contiki (the country), and half the tour group wants to visit South Africa now. Africa is wild. It is interesting. Probably why I was voted 'most interesting person' on the tour with my stories 😂

  • @IsanG08
    @IsanG08 24 дні тому +10

    "Yoh"
    Yep definitely one of us ❤🇿🇦

  • @henryfourie
    @henryfourie Місяць тому +19

    I've watched a few of your videos and when I found out you weren't from SA I was shocked. Your English and tossed in slang is naturally South African. PS legally blind so I can't see what I watch. God is good and his timing perfect.

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +4

      Hahaha love that!

  • @SincerelyMana
    @SincerelyMana Місяць тому +42

    It's so refreshing to know that you are a believer. Thanks for sharing your story!

  • @sarahbates6534
    @sarahbates6534 Місяць тому +31

    Emi, as a fellow Christian, language learner/lover- you have NO idea how amazing your channel is!! It literally makes my week when I see a video from you. Please never stop posting😅 the world needs more influence from you 🩷

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +3

      that's so sweet--thank you ❤️

  • @kigzman1745
    @kigzman1745 Місяць тому +23

    "Yoh!" U is one of us 😅🤣

  • @rica_doe
    @rica_doe Місяць тому +16

    I just found your channel and I am in LOVE with your it! I also lived in SA for some time and I miss it so much 😫 It is truly such a special place, it has got a vibe that I havn't found anywhere else in the world ❤

  • @Jesus_is_Lord_316
    @Jesus_is_Lord_316 Місяць тому +13

    God bless sister and a belated welcome to our country!! 🇿🇦
    Greetings from east of Joburg

  • @colleenvisser4829
    @colleenvisser4829 Місяць тому +8

    Sister in Christ... fellow (honorary) South African... you've got a new subscriber. ❤

  • @rentiaroux7906
    @rentiaroux7906 Місяць тому +16

    You have the coolest testimony ever. It's incredible how the LORD has used you on your journey. He always has a plan even when it doesn't feel like it. Love watching your journey and happy you feel at home in RSA❤🙌

  • @barbaradefaria5604
    @barbaradefaria5604 Місяць тому +6

    I've also hit s roadblock in my life and your testimony about the goodness of the Lord has encouraged me so much. Thanx and much love from South Africa... God bless🙏🏻♥️

  • @mduduzinkabinde6222
    @mduduzinkabinde6222 Місяць тому +10

    Listening from Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Really encouraged to hear how many times I've heard the word "pray" in this vid😄 Whenever you're in town (Braamfontein- Joburg CBD) you can visit us at Khanya City church.

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +1

      thanks so much 🥹🤍

  • @JohanlastZa
    @JohanlastZa 14 днів тому +3

    I will always choose South Africa (or even just Africa) over other continents. Yes, we might have incompetent and corrupt governments BUT this is Africa we are talking about. Other continents are there to go visit and nothing else. I might be a tiny bit bias seeing that I am from the the African continent, doesn't change my viewpoint.

  • @retrofridges1291
    @retrofridges1291 2 години тому

    its so good to hear about someone that prays about things. God bless you.

  • @Agza
    @Agza 25 днів тому +3

    Interesting story. Seemingly SA tends to get a bad rep from the "first world economy" diaspora (unfairly so in my view). Many, from the States especially; upon landing on our shores, end up in tears/regret for having not come sooner in their lives.
    We sure do have our problems, however SA is well-endowed with some beautiful landscapes and some of the most diverse fauna and flora environments. Another thing I've heard expats gushing more and more about... THE PEOPLE. I just know, you will fall more in love with this country as you get to visit more destinations within.
    All the best wishes on your sojourn in Mzansi.

  • @anna7276
    @anna7276 Місяць тому +7

    As a follower since your early Spanish learning days it’s great to see how you’ve grown and how you ended up in South Africa! It’s weird how life works!

  • @jamesk1801
    @jamesk1801 Місяць тому +8

    Praise the LORD. Jesus is so faithful. 😊

  • @terencephilipstrydom4838
    @terencephilipstrydom4838 Місяць тому +5

    Wonderful story, being faithful in prayer and trusting in God. I love your bubbly personality, and that you love our beautiful country. You are a living testimony to God's love and faithfulness. Your heart is sold out for Jesus! May He take you on a journey that you will never be able to imagine. The joy of the Lord is your strength. God bless you.

  • @djceddy6945
    @djceddy6945 Місяць тому +4

    PE is the friendly windy city always ❤. Im a jozi member but in SA it is our blood in "ubuntu" always. Welcome ek se lol. Aweh aweh. Make the circle bigger!!! 🎉

  • @jean-pierrenell2078
    @jean-pierrenell2078 29 днів тому +2

    As a South-African learning japanese, that second channel was very intimidating - but gives me more drive to continue!

  • @DANIELPEREIRA-bp9ys
    @DANIELPEREIRA-bp9ys Місяць тому +5

    No Emi, you are a flippen legend, I pray to have as much faith as you do

  • @matthewhunter6625
    @matthewhunter6625 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you for sharing your story, that's a really amazing testimony. I'm so glad that you have found a second home here in South Africa! Also your videos are always so well edited and the comedic timing is always on point, so it makes sense that you are studying video editing.

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +3

      🙏🏼❤️

  • @rebonematonsi426
    @rebonematonsi426 Місяць тому +13

    I love your aura 😊. As a South African whose dream to move to Canada 🇨🇦 I don’t know how to feel that you chose SA over it😅. Thank you for this ❤. May our Lord Jesus bless you more

    • @randommrblue3155
      @randommrblue3155 29 днів тому +1

      lol, tell me about it hey. ultimately God a better plan for her.

    • @MaliceRisk
      @MaliceRisk 29 днів тому +2

      Ask a Canadian if they'd recommend moving to Cananda ... they'll tell you hell no

    • @themastercreatorlimejuice4853
      @themastercreatorlimejuice4853 13 днів тому +1

      Please be very careful about going to Canada, it's becoming a hell hole. People are leaving in droves.

  • @japanese2811
    @japanese2811 Місяць тому +21

    Eish, so amazing to hear that you are a sister in Christ! May the path that the Lord has led you on be constantly lit up by His presence. Bless you for your obedience too! イエスの名によって、アーメン!
    So flipping lekker that you came to ZA my bru, you know there ain't nothing like it, right!

  • @djDeeDizzy
    @djDeeDizzy 13 днів тому +2

    We praise God that he sent you to South Africa and placed you in the positions that he has. It's awesome that He has placed you with us. You are a blessing, and you are going to be blessed following what God has planned for you. God has given you experiences that have molded you into the woman that you are, and just know the harder the experiences have been the stronger you are. As the kids learnt this last week, Gods word is Concrete and as we if we follow it we have the blueprint for our live. We love you and wishing the best for you.

  • @wuhoo19
    @wuhoo19 Місяць тому +4

    praise God for the powerful testimony that's come out of this journey and thank you for your courage in sharing it with all of us! looking forward to seeing more videos from you!

  • @selactiv
    @selactiv Місяць тому +2

    It is one of my dreams to go Japan and to hear you speaking about church in Japan it's a surprise to me coz I always thought there are no churches in Japan...

  • @blouberg5254
    @blouberg5254 Місяць тому +3

    Teary-eyed when you speak of the Lord. ❤❤❤

  • @heleeneverson8256
    @heleeneverson8256 Місяць тому +6

    Welcome to our beautiful country

  • @nicoledubber3323
    @nicoledubber3323 Місяць тому +4

    Okay but why did I make an audible squeak of excitement when I saw you uploaded another video 😂 love your content Emi and you are an AMAZING story teller! ❤️ so grateful the Lord lead you here friend! 🙌🏻

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +2

      hehehe thanks so much friend 🥹❤️

  • @helenablignaut662
    @helenablignaut662 2 дні тому

    Wow, how I needed to see this video today! Thank you for being obedient and faithful and also sharing this with us so we can be encouraged.❤

  • @TheeArtSmith
    @TheeArtSmith Місяць тому +2

    Hahahaha the yoh! caught me off-guard and the flippen at the end too! I have family that lived in Isle of man and the same accent they had/have came through a bit. SA truly has a lot of flavour. Thanks for the testimony it was wholesome. Glory to God. 🙏

  • @Teahbaby412
    @Teahbaby412 Місяць тому +6

    You literally been here why are people saying welcome now? 😭 they are not subscribed!!!!! 😂 luv you bae ❤

  • @shaakiraajam3234
    @shaakiraajam3234 Місяць тому +4

    Me 😳 at 07:29, watching from Port Elizabeth, South Africa

  • @jamesmswenko8292
    @jamesmswenko8292 Місяць тому +2

    Great to have you...
    While the main purpose of prayer may be to help others, it never demonstrably does that. Prayers benefit only those believers who say or hear them. Prayer gives them comfort. It lets them think they have some control over a situation that may be out of their hands. It’s the last resort of people who have run out of ideas.
    This is not harmless. There’s a very real downside to praying. It lulls believers into a false sense of accomplishment. We cannot solve our problems - much less the world’s - through prayer. We often see people with good intentions praying for victims in the wake of a tragedy, but prayer is useless without action, and those actions make the prayers IRRELEVANT.
    I have no problem with “prayer” as an act of meditation. In fact, many atheists can tell you the benefit of silent self-reflection. The delusion occurs when you think someone else is hearing your thoughts and acting on them.
    To paraphrase the great Robert Green Ingersoll - hands that help are faaaaaaaaaar better than lips that pray...

  • @JVChamblee
    @JVChamblee Місяць тому +4

    Thank You Emi for a wonderful posting here :-)

  • @kgaugelokgaje7989
    @kgaugelokgaje7989 29 днів тому +1

    Wow Emi what a wonderful testimony, truly God's thoughts are higher than ours 🙏

  • @lirvadsa
    @lirvadsa Місяць тому +5

    great video and amazing story

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +1

      thank you 😊🙏🏼

  • @Scar_7.62
    @Scar_7.62 Місяць тому +4

    God bless you for sharing His word , I needed that reminder right now in my life 👍🙏❤️ and u so cute 😊😊😊

  • @clivematthews95
    @clivematthews95 24 дні тому +1

    You’re crazy girl, giving South Africa a chance and venturing into that unknown. But I’m grateful that this little country of mine won you over, and you won me over as well, you’re my favorite hafu ☺️💛❤
    I love how you’ve caught the accent, wanna hear you say “load shedding!” again 😂
    Arigatou gozaimasu 🙏🏾

  • @tyasu7793
    @tyasu7793 20 днів тому +1

    I saw a video of you studying Spanish with Italki.
    You worked really hard!
    I'm a Japansene and I'm studying English at Italki. At first, I was very nervous like you! anyway Your English was easy to understand!
    thanks!

  • @showmeshelly
    @showmeshelly 7 днів тому

    Thank you this South African needed to watch this and get a reality check, also a spiritual check, Emi. Have a blessed stay, and enjoy your stay in our beautiful country. PS YOU GOT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jacoschlebusch9053
    @jacoschlebusch9053 Місяць тому +2

    Amazing , love the way the Lord moves. Glad you love our country. Go on explore the rest of our beautiful country and it's beautiful people.

  • @thapelomogane8525
    @thapelomogane8525 Місяць тому +2

    You are such a vibe love from South Africa, I love the fact that you love God🙏🏾

  • @corry9
    @corry9 Місяць тому +4

    Amazing story❤

  • @jaxuys
    @jaxuys Місяць тому +1

    I have seen some of your past videos, but welcome again!

  • @EmmaBaldwin-ik3gf
    @EmmaBaldwin-ik3gf Місяць тому +2

    I love this so much!!! It is absolutely wonderful to see the crazy adventures we can go on when we follow the Lord Jesus! Thanks for sharing your story:)

  • @tasneemmathee8024
    @tasneemmathee8024 Місяць тому +4

    love this come and live in Johannesburg for a while

  • @KamleshRambritch-ef8rs
    @KamleshRambritch-ef8rs Місяць тому +2

    Welcome Emi to South Africa. Best wishes

  • @randommrblue3155
    @randommrblue3155 29 днів тому +3

    South Africa is mostly a God-fearing country. We believe in Jesus. You are more than welcome here.

  • @jacoct35
    @jacoct35 Місяць тому +3

    11 min in I realise I was listening for 11 min. Great video,

  • @tina-marino
    @tina-marino 18 днів тому

    Great channel! Hope you see a lot of growth and blessings this year!

  • @lokiinlalaland9881
    @lokiinlalaland9881 25 днів тому

    What a wonderful story. You sound so much like one of us. Your energy is awesome. ❤❤❤

  • @JesusIsWithYouNowPrayToHim
    @JesusIsWithYouNowPrayToHim 13 днів тому +1

    I can say you have inspired this guy, l thank you for all you are doing!!!! God Bless you today and forever sister❤️🔥🇿🇦✝️

  • @jay-peephillips2349
    @jay-peephillips2349 День тому

    This was quite the eye opener and I feel somewhat inspired as I too am at a Watershed moment of my Spiritual Life and walk in IESO The ANOINTED ONE. MAY YOU CONTINUALLY BE BLESS IN YOUR WALK IN FAITH. AND MAY HIS PEACE BE UPON YOU🙏🏽

  • @Sivuyilemtshambela
    @Sivuyilemtshambela Місяць тому

    Your love for us S .A is heart warming thanks!

  • @carien3231
    @carien3231 28 днів тому

    Love your story - and that we can see the love and joy of the Lord in your eyes! Blessings from your sister in Christ from Jo'burg 💛

  • @lucienpetrus3851
    @lucienpetrus3851 Місяць тому +1

    Enjoy your stay❤❤❤

  • @valbeauregard5190
    @valbeauregard5190 Місяць тому +2

    I am going to follow you on the Japanese channel, since I am learning Japanese at the moment, I have been to South Africa great country to visit. Thanks for the video explaining how you end up in South Africa.

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you 🙏🏼🤍

  • @lubabalosani9710
    @lubabalosani9710 13 днів тому

    Let's go Emi. Man, I'm glad the Lord brought you here. Now you are family. Such a privilege knowing you.

  • @dhyrin
    @dhyrin 12 днів тому

    Happy to have you here

  • @leeboy9338
    @leeboy9338 14 днів тому +1

    As a 'coloured' oke I pray that you stay forever! I work for a tech company that is fast growing (globally 🙆🏽‍♂️) so hoping I get to be a traveler like you ❤.

  • @Nothingbuttruth2024
    @Nothingbuttruth2024 15 днів тому

    i definitely enjoyed watching your video a young person burning for God. welcome to South Africa, God has great things instore for you here. watch and pray.

  • @DarkT57
    @DarkT57 Місяць тому +3

    fantastic vid, ❤

  • @KurtAppolis
    @KurtAppolis Місяць тому +3

    Love these videos 😆

  • @oagengliebenberg9219
    @oagengliebenberg9219 Місяць тому +1

    You react to anything 🇿🇦I subscribe period ❤

  • @user-rq8so2kc3g
    @user-rq8so2kc3g 29 днів тому +1

    As the dad of two beautiful daughters who love the Lord Jesus, just like you, it is precious to hear how the Lord guided and provided for you in such a specific way.
    It would be amazing to follow the Lord's journey with you❤

  • @OriginalVenomZA
    @OriginalVenomZA 5 днів тому

    Lol, You second-hand South African. "Flippin". I see you've caught on to some local lingo. I'm glad you like it here. I'm taking an into to Japanese Course at the moment. I fell in love with the culture through doing Karate as a kid. Happy travels. I also want to still go to Southern America. But more so, Brazil and Argentina

  • @adtvandietv
    @adtvandietv Місяць тому +3

    At 5:49 I heard the first "yoh" 😊🇿🇦👊.

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka Місяць тому +2

    This is filmed so nicely 😮

  • @ricardosmallberg678
    @ricardosmallberg678 Місяць тому +1

    awesome - enjoy your journey // GOD BLESS you

  • @simphiwemapholoba
    @simphiwemapholoba 2 дні тому

    Your love for God stands out Lady. Wow wow wow ❤❤

  • @pielie1890
    @pielie1890 Місяць тому +5

    welcome to SA!

    • @XordXildo
      @XordXildo Місяць тому

      pielie is the craziest name 🤣

  • @darylsaintwilliams
    @darylsaintwilliams 21 день тому +2

    "if you wanna make God laugh, tell Him your plans" 🤭 ...

  • @skhuxinwa2888
    @skhuxinwa2888 Місяць тому

    You are most welcome🇿🇦. Enjoyoooo

  • @MoAfrika
    @MoAfrika День тому

    Glad yo found home in South Africa, have been to a few cities in Japan like Kanazawa, Kagoshima, Tokyo, Tsukuba, and Osaka and have many friends there. Love the culture, food, and the extremes in people (really formal and serious + extremely fun)🤩. Minamiafurika e yōkoso

  • @ricardosmallberg678
    @ricardosmallberg678 Місяць тому +1

    kindly release more frequently videos about your journey here in South Africa

  • @jeandreboshoff
    @jeandreboshoff 27 днів тому

    Thanks! I really enjoyed the video. Question: Which church are you talking about? Because I happen to know a church in PE that has ties with a church in Isle of Man...
    As a South African living in Latin America, I love your videos! I actually found new Spanish music thanks to your previous post about starting with Spanish again. I especially enjoy Madiel Lara's music. God willing, I hope that I can meet you one day.
    Also, thanks for sharing about your faith. It's great! You're brave. Your testimony is so cool. God is faithful.
    Also, cool video editing. And I agree: South Africa has so much flavour! Praise the Lord.

  • @fourelements3999
    @fourelements3999 16 днів тому +1

    Faith will lead you to wonderful places

  • @user-qn3rw1co7x
    @user-qn3rw1co7x Місяць тому

    Awesome video.❤

  • @RomeoBodibe
    @RomeoBodibe 17 днів тому

    Hello, I'm glad you're here! ❤ 😘

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka Місяць тому +1

    Sending you love from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦 😊

  • @viwelolwane
    @viwelolwane 13 днів тому

    Guys this one she's a keeper... please someone represent us well before she leaves

  • @AnneB2003
    @AnneB2003 29 днів тому

    And here we are, my husband and I, are in Toronto, Canada. We moved over last year June. He got a job here and ja, now we are here. Never thought we would move from South Africa but here we are.

  • @ThomsoyaWires-mb3wk
    @ThomsoyaWires-mb3wk Місяць тому +3

    Interesting story.

  • @thinuserasmus2313
    @thinuserasmus2313 16 днів тому

    Les go i just watched this vid and i like your personality .im also in south africa gauteng and GOD IS GREAT AMEN❤❤❤

  • @mieraymaher
    @mieraymaher Місяць тому +3

    One month without even a short!! I missed ya 🥹 I wanna tell you sth I love how you talk about God. When you talk about him your eyes glow and your smile is brilliant, you don’t know but you are encouraging me to seek him more. Thanks a million

    • @emigrace
      @emigrace  Місяць тому +1

      looove that! thanks for such an encouraging comment 🙏🏼❤️

  • @mandla-nkosi
    @mandla-nkosi 5 днів тому

    I am your biggest fan!!!

  • @sf_bell_ggbell2957
    @sf_bell_ggbell2957 29 днів тому

    Awesome: welcome here 💐💙

  • @yaboimatteo7706
    @yaboimatteo7706 20 днів тому

    Crazy how random it is that I found this video. It randomly popped up and alot of what you said resoonates with a lot of what I've been going through for the past couple of years and what's been conflicting me recently and me needing to rework on my faith. Hopefully things all pan out in a good way. Don't really know what else to say

  • @OTYoudecide
    @OTYoudecide Місяць тому +1

    Love this .. and yr faith in God

  • @theunseloff9520
    @theunseloff9520 9 днів тому

    Welcome to south africa. We thank you for bringing your beautiful spirit toniur country

  • @bygracekt
    @bygracekt 28 днів тому

    I live in east london but yesterday I traveled to PE for the first time and traveled back home today. All I can say is, I wouldn't mind living in PE. Everything you have said about PE is soo true. It's stunning

  • @ruvanefriebus-cv6td
    @ruvanefriebus-cv6td 29 днів тому +1

    Oh hello there welcome 😅 ek hoop jy geniet dit 😁

  • @Nator_OfficialSA
    @Nator_OfficialSA Місяць тому

    Great video 🎉

  • @benskev
    @benskev Місяць тому +4

    EEEEEEEK JY IS SUCH N LEGEND!

    • @benskev
      @benskev Місяць тому

      i wish i had a friend like you