Chronicle Of HOPE -38

This might be you..or what you are going through but dont dare leave that Boulevard cos your miracle is in front of you..DONT LOSE HOPE!

I remember a few years back when i sent you a mail Stella, my life was at its edge; I was so depressed and suicidal. I lost so much weight that till now, I haven't been able to recover. Well, my mail is way way overdue but its better late than never.

Whatever situation or problem you might be going through in life, just know that God always comes through. ?It might take months, years etc but i can guarantee you; He never sleeps nor slumber. After graduation, my school delayed my going for NYSC, for no reason whatsoever, but negligence on their part. i missed four batches before God directed my steps back to school around the time they were almost through compiling another set of names, I found that my name was still omitted... 

I prayed to God, i wouldn't leave school until i take my file to the mobilization office myself... after days of persistence, we found the file with my name along with some of my other colleagues hidden under a heap of files. That's how God saved me from sitting at home for another round of months. I remember all those months before NYSC how I'd lie in my bed and wish I'd just die. I thought of ways I could make it easier and less painful. 

I was fighting a serious battle within me. I remember my mail to Stella then, she gave my pin out to some BVs to encourage me, they were beautiful souls. I lost contact with some of them but I remained close with one... today we are like sisters you will think we've known each other for years...we talk about almost everything...and anything. 

Shes every support any girl can ask for. there are good people in this world o and those that have taught me giving, sacrifice and love are so indispensable in my life.

After NYSC, another round of delay came, i didn't wait to be taught a lesson the second time, i decided against staying at home, i packed up my bags and moved to Lagos. i had pending responsibilities to my family that sitting at home with them wouldn't help(I'm the first child)... with encouragement from my friend that i was staying with, i started a tailoring school, i couldn't afford a big time one so i just stuck with the one my pocket could afford, i pulled my savings from NYSC together, begged from money from friends...i was able to pay. 

what was left was transport and money for materials, i thought i would eventually give up and return home and then my father would laugh at me(he had never been supportive).But God came through, how i survived in Lagos till now amazes me... God brought friends, family etc, when i was broke and was left with nothing to spend, I'd find someone give me something. no matter how little it was, i was thankful. my friend's family took me like their own; they loved and cared for me. Her big sister handles all our monthly expenses, then i started realizing how much God loved me and was in support of my moving to Lagos.

i wrote a couple of tests, kept submitting my CV at every turn. i did ushering jobs (5k was handle my transport to my fashion school for a week). last year December,i told God when i returned home for the holidays to have mercy and open my door. even on my return to Lagos, things became shaky. i resolved April, i was returning home.i tired of beggy beggy. And since i couldn't prostitute I'd rather return home and be soaking garri with my family. 

Another interview came up, i was reluctant going a friend of mine works in that office. she pushed it till i was called. she encouraged me to go. i did. i passed and was called up for employment along with some other people. later, we were told on hold that the economy isn't favorable to their business i was distraught. but didn't let it show. i prayed and fasted for weeks. eventually i was called up for resumption. This April i wanted to return home was the one God gave me a reason to stay back. the job pays well for starters. it may not be in hundreds but it'll handle my needs and cater for parents and siblings. I'm most happy at this point in my life, I'll would be the one giving out and supporting people. 

So my people destiny might delayed but it is never denied. keep pushing forward. get busy. Don't relent. discouragement will hit you from every sides but God is there to help you fight them... i am living witness.

*I remember you!

It was in 2014 or so that i posted your SOS..thank GOD for seeing you through and GOD bless the BV who has stood by you.Thank God..I am so happy!