“Shola needs you”, Yetunde, Shola’s secretary spoke into the intercom. As Sheila walked to Shola’s office, she had already guessed why she was being summoned yet her heart beat could not slow down, it doubled with every step. No staff has adapted to Shola’s verbal assault and Sheila was no exception. I am surprised that a task as simple as concluding on a deal could become a colossal failure in your hands, Shola began. But sir you are aware that I offered Mr…
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The day began bright, beautiful and pregnant with expectations. It was Shelia’s first working day in the New Year and she exerted much strength, energy and passion with which she excitedly hug and screamed “happy new year” to each of the familiar faces she had worked with all through the previous year. As she exchanged pleasantries with her teammates, they also revive the memories of the short but beautiful Christmas holidays that just ended. Activities in Manitex Shipping Company complex…
Last week I got a call from my good friend Tricia, she sounded so frantic and on the verge of tears. Her respond to my – “hello darlyn” was, ‘its three (3) days late! It is always on time! It’s never late! Am so scared! As the words rushed out I recalled having this same conversation with her two years ago and the result was – Joy (Tricia’s second child). What is late? I asked feigning ignorance. My cycle, Tricia answered…
It’s amazing how painful experiences can be an inspiration for good and a source of blessing to others. This, I believe is turning life’s limes into lemonade. Every time some one sees their pain as an opportunity to encourage another, it leaves me stunned at the omniscience of God. I wish to share a true life experience of someone who made the most of her pain. This story is published with her express permission. My guest this month is Mrs.…
I love this song intro by Donald Lawrence on a track titled “the Lamb” …Imagine some men working on a building and there were some lambs playing on the ground, one of the men lost his balance and fell; he landed on a lamb. The lamb died, the man lived…. This is the story of Easter, The intentional sacrifice of love An immeasurable gift of redemption Only the heart of a father could give Heaven stood still as the stripes…
My chicks are all grown and are out of my nest! Waooh!! Its amazing how fast they have grown. Didi was one year two weeks ago and Mimi clocked three years yesterday. Once upon a time, I could give anything to have Mimi take a walk (she was crawling then *winks*) with me or even have a meaningful conversation with me! Today, after achieving all these milestones and many more, I now constantly pray for my “me time”, space and…
Mummy, mom, mama, mami, mma, nne, or ma are all variations of the word mummy, a referral or name of endearment for a birth or surrogate mother, an elderly woman or any woman who plays the role of a mother over another. The only creation with the unmatched ability to turn an abode into a warm, loving and inviting home. Only a mom has the supernatural ability to nurture, love and watch over her own with fierceness. She sees success…
I could barely contain my shock as I watched a well grown man in his right senses use an electric wire to whip a three year old. My heart broke and bled for her as I watched in horror and so helpless to stop him. I ached as the little girl wailed. Another shop owner rushed over and snatched the child from his grip stopping him from inflicting more pains on her. Tears rolled down my check and I shudder…
“Aunty, am just pitying you O! I would have travelled since”. Amaka, my maid of 10 months said for the third time that evening. Aunty, do you know that my kindred have all travelled for Christmas since the10th of December? I decided to stay till 21st for your sake and the children… She kept chattering as she packed the bath items I had used to bath Temi that evening. I was irritated and could not ignore the “pitying” chatter, so I…
As we begin 2013, I want to wish all my readers and friends a Happy New Year! I trust that you have all given warm New Year hugs and greetings to all the loved ones around as I have. I also believe that the different Telcos and social media served us well as our good will messages and prayers were speedily delivered to those the hugs could not reach. New years are beautiful because we are given the opportunity to…
