“May your whole life prove that God is good…” These words beat deeply within me as I whispered “Amen” , wondering, “What area of my life can prove that God is good? This same life?” But then I reminded myself that the song is a prayer, so, I chose to affirm and declare, “My life…
Category: Reflections
It Was Worth It!
I savoured every spoonful as the sour and sweet taste exploded in my mouth, giving me a sense of satisfaction. I had been craving it, and my dear sister, Iya Al’amin, had given me plenty of it. Every mouthful was followed with gratitude and blessings for her benevolence. Mama Kures watched me savour every moment…
Protected: A Christmas Letter
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The Passage
A family of three perished in an automobile crash today, husband, wife and daughter. Hian! Their beautiful faces stared at me as i wondered, ‘mai duniya?’, that is, ‘wetin dey this world?’ A family of six perished on Christmas day while returning from an outing. Car caught fire and no one made it out. Why?…
If Tomorrow Comes
If tomorrow comes and they’re no longer here, your first thoughts will be Shock, Denial, and Regret. You’ll wish you had treated them better, spoken kinder words, and spent more time with them, hugged them tighter and probably held on to them a bit longer. You’ll remember every ignored call, every unresponded message, and every…
Beyond Memories
You reach out to the friends you grew up with, only to find them unavailable, and when you finally connect, it’s clear you’re not on the same wavelength. No rapport. Nothing in common. Just awkward silences. Everyone has moved on. Then it dawns on you—you’re the only one lingering in the past. And you start…