THE MEN IN OUR LIVES…

THE MEN IN OUR LIVES…

Marriage is a very interesting institution. I‘m grateful to God each day for the wisdom He gives us to walk its life long road.

Today, I want to use this medium to appreciate and celebrate a very unique set of people in our lives….

Sometimes we might not recognize the sacrifices they make, just to put those priceless smiles on our faces. 

The hard work, just to put food on the table.

The worn shoes, so we can live in comfortable apartments.

The old clothes, just so we can wear the very best.

The bills they pay…. 

The fees….

when our kids talk in public, we can’t help but glow with pride…  

It’s not always easy and comfortable…. still, they have been consistent!

The push they give us, bringing out our creative juices. The heights we have attained, the women we are gradually becoming and have become because of their encouragement and believe in us…..

The nights spent on their knees, our covering…..

I know there are times when they wish like women, they could shed a tear or two to let out some pains or frustrations. Yet, they stay strong for us and the kids.

Remember they’re human, and have their down times too.

Beyond love and respect, we appreciate you guys.

To all the men out there who fall into this category, we see your hard work and recognize your sacrifices.

Thank you for being that strong shoulder for us, and for being completely understanding at times when it’s obvious we are not from the same planet….

Today, we want to say thank you, and God bless you all.

With lots of love….

Wives!!! 

HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR US.

HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR US.

Honestly, there are days when I feel completely overwhelmed with my duties as a mother. There are times when I feel I’m loosing my mind. Some days these children drive me so insane. 

I’ve had no help for almost a year now( story for another day), trust me, it can get really crazy.

There are lots of things I really want to do, but I feel so set back. The frustration is draining. To think I lost my job with one of the embassies I was working with because I was going to have a baby….

I can’t picture what freedom feels like anymore. At times I just want to go somewhere quiet with my husband and relive the honey moon phase. 

These thoughts….and then He whispers, don’t be ungrateful. There are women out there that are asking for just 1 kid, I have blessed you with 3. There are some out there who have lost hope of ever having one. Some have lost their kids, Some will trade everything just to be in your position, and you are here complaining.

And then I go…. Lord I am sorry, but really it’s sometimes overwhelming. Then He says “ My grace is sufficient for you”. 

Thank you Jesus. Really, it’s Your grace that is keeping me Lord. It’s Your grace that has brought me this far, It’s Your grace that I’m holding on to.

It’s your grace Lord, it’s just Your grace.

CAN I SWALLOW MY PRIDE?

CAN I SWALLOW MY PRIDE?

Some few weeks back, I went with two of my kids to pick up a few things from one of the Neighbour hood stores.

It had rained earlier that day and some parts of the road were quite muddy.

On our way back, I carefully tried navigating the road. I didn’t want to get stuck in the mud. I was almost letting out a sigh of relief when I saw a bike coming towards us. I expected he will stop as I approached, I was almost at the end of the road. He obviously saw me coming, but thought not to wait.

In anger, I shouted in pidgin English “Oga abeg go back”. He was relentless, and motioned to me to drive through the mud. I got more angry and gesticulated with my hand for him to get out of my way. He refused to budge until a few of his fellow bike men pleaded with him to move.

I was still fuming with anger, when from the back seat I heard “mummy, next time can you say Oga please back up. Oga will back up if you say please. It was my second daughter.

I got her point immediately! I actually could have approached the situation differently.I was rude to the bike man. He was wrong, however a little politeness could have worked the magic.

I had goosebumps all over. 

I am supposed to model right to these kids how to treat people regardless. I said to them “ mummy behaved badly, forgive her. Next time, I will act better”. Ok, they both said. 

The drive back home was a quiet one. 

It’s not enough to know these thing, it’s more important to apply them when need be.

I learnt a great lesson.

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