I completed secondary school by the grace of God. So happy I made it through, at this point, I could further my education, or get a job… get married, and move on in life.

I so much wanted to continue my education because deep down I knew I had so much potential in me. People around me, however, were of the view that… we have seen you repeat classes due to being hospitalized and missing classes. end of term exams, we have seen you stressed out by studies and crumble under pressure, causing flare’s of sickle cell crisis so just take it easy.

How can I take it easy when my mates are moving forward… a hard pill to swallow. I was disappointed and frustrated, this sickness is a hindrance, a setback, and has cast a dark cloud over my life I thought…

Education wasn’t free and my parents had to pay for the tuition, but if they feel this way… what can you do? I believe they thought they were protecting me. I reluctantly obeyed their instruction and canceled the idea of continuing my education. When the enemy sees greatness in you, he does all he can to afflict you with all kinds of afflictions, but the Lord delivers them out of them all. Ps. 34:19

There was this training course being offered by a company that hires you as a receptionist after the training, oh yes, they used to employ receptionists those days… in the ’90s… I settled for that and said to myself at least with my persona, a receptionist is a good idea and starting point.

Classes began and I was excited. Three days into the course I fell ill and had to go on admission, by the time I came back home and recovered the training course was over.

Pure work of the devil!!! Please pray and pray when you see these happenings in your life, don’t accept it as your norm.

Genesis 27:40… and it shall come to pass, when you become restless, that you shall break his yoke from your neck. I guess I wasn’t as restless as the scriptures put it at that point.

I got a job at a boutique after a while, God who knows the end from the beginning took me there for a reason. I learned so much about sales/retail and managing a shop. Somebody believed in me and gave me the chance. I exceeded my employer’s expectations and quickly rose through the ranks to the top.

Never underestimate anybody’s intelligence, capability, or worth just by looks or what you have heard, or how you feel. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

It was an interesting field and I enjoyed meeting new people every day, interacting with them, and helping them find what they need.

My boss did not want to let go of me.

My sister has opened a new shop too and I offered to manage it for her. I have become a full-fledged salesperson… this wasn’t planned by me, but the steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord.

To the best of my ability, I managed my sister’s shop. One of my other siblings remarked one day, oh you are not a liability… but an asset. I remember it to this day.

Christ in you the hope of glory!

Continue the journey with me…