“My eyes dey open. I dey see my pikin” ~Pidgin English “I can see. Yes, I can see my child.”~ English But this is how a blind woman welcomed her child into the world. Powerful words spoken during the birthing process. Imagine a woman whose eyes are shut to the beauty and awesomeness of God’s […]
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And this I will never forget……. Our relationship began about 7 years ago, a few years after I got married and relocated to another part of Lagos. Our first encounter obviously led to our long buyer-seller relationship. Iya ……….. was friendly and treated her customers nicely. Even when she was overwhelmed by the influx of
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Ever heard of the acronym SLO? Follow me closely. I only learnt about it recently while reading a book ‘ PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC’ recommended by Chinyere Obinna in her Whats app group. It has been an eye-opening experience for many of us in the group. We are unlearning, learning and relearning. So what
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Her name came to heart and I decided that day to put a call across to her. She sounded a bit tired and heaved deep breaths while pausing between words as she replied my words. I guessed the pregnancy must have taken a toll on her and I quickly encouraged her to hang in there,
Do you get worn out sometimes doing the same things over and over again in your journey as a mom? There are many quick ways to get inspiration as a mom raising young children. It is true that there are times you feel like shutting out from the world around you just to regain your
You are bound for a reason, born to the same family for a purpose and will only be held together for a season. Never forget that!
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Think about that which lies within you, a word, a voice, a message, an invention, a product and change the world with who you are.
There will always be a past and there will always be opportunities to create a better future.
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Weep not in that moment but rather let that adversity introduce you to yourself.
I am a mother. My life is a book full of lessons. My words are a sweet or bitter fountain. My actions are always teaching morals and values.
