A very special greetings to my fellow hivers! Hello!
The topic of discussion "what are you most proud of?". Looking at this topic, it sure did bring back a flood of memories. One look at the past and I know I've come a long way.
Right from my secondary school days, I had my life scripted out in my brain. It was a well drafted perfect life but circumstances changed and so did my plans for my life.
Sometime in 2018 during my Industrial training, I happened to have a female friend who I undeniably fell in love with. Then we had our first sex which led to her being pregnant. This sent cold chills down my spine.
I could already see my world crumbling, my academics were already folding up before my eyes. I could see shame and disappointment dancing from one corner of my eyes to the other.
How would I face mum? How would I face the church?
I was left to choose from two options: Abort the baby or keep it. Although, I could feel my fears rising, there was this peace I experienced that made me take the bold decision of keeping the baby. The mother of my child said she was ready to stand on any decision I took. Damn, such sacrifice! That alone gave me more boldness.
Mum expressed her disappointment, so did my friends and family. It was my cross and I decided to bear it. Few months later, the baby came. Everyone was now happy.
I had to suspend my studies so I could work and take care of my daughter and her mother. It wasn't easy at first but this new phase of my life taught me to totally trust in God completely.
Supernatural provisions came in for my daughter. Clothes, shoes, toiletries all came in handy. I was able to learn a skill (Bead Making) as this helped me generate funds to take care of my family.
It's been two years now and I can gladly look back and smile. I've faced a lot of rejections, setbacks, depression, disappointment but through it all, my faith and trust has been on God.
My Baby girl has grown so big. How time flies! She's currently schooling and I'm super impressed about her academic performance. My girl is Smart and Intelligent.
This is me saying, I'm proud I took that bold step of keeping my daughter even when it seems I won't be able to take care of her. I recall sharing some of my experience as a young father on Facebook and I got a lot of responses.
Some persons came to express their regret in not keeping their baby, some commended me on how far I've come. I've had a lot of support so far financially, materially and most of these support has been from strangers.
I've learnt a lot in this journey of life called Fatherhood. I've learnt more about love, sacrifice and commitment. This has shaped me into becoming a better man, husband and father.
I vividly remember one statement I made that kept me going and that is - "One Mistake Doesn't Define Me!"
Thank you for reading!
