What are You Living For?

It is becoming difficult not to share the GOOD NEWS.

In the midst of turbulent times, heartaches, heartbreaks, diseases, challenges and Revelation-written times, what are you living for?

Lights went off in my office today and I needed an electrician so I called Baba Electrician. Baba Electrician has been my "go to" for fixing all electrical faults in my office for the past 3 years. I remembered calling him early this year and he told me he was sick and in the hospital so I kept my fingers crossed, hoping that he is well now, surely, and could fly down to my office, as usual, to fix the issue.

The person who picked my call was not Baba Electrician. It was his wife, telling me that Baba is late. Baba was old but he was one of the hardest worker I have ever met. I told the woman on the phone that I did not believe her, of course, but she tried to convince me. He was ill and was taken to several hospitals to no avail.

News of Baba is my third shocking news of death in 3 days.

Last Sunday, Nigeria woke up to the news of Mrs. Ibidun Ighodalo's death. At work on Monday, I saw a post stating that a 19year old activist; Oluwatoyin Salau had been raped and killed.

I stayed up late 2 nights in a row thinking about them and what they lived for. I didn't expect to get the news of someone close to me dying AGAIN.

Oluwatoyin Salau stood for something.

The same niggas i'm risking my life for are the same niggas who are convinced they are stealing away my "innocence" or jewel not knowing that I am standing on a rock. Therefore I can never be broken or robbed.

— Oluwatoyin (@virgingrltoyin) June 6, 2020

She went viral a couple of weeks ago, protesting #BlackLivesMatter. She was known as a Black Activist

I have never met Mrs. Ibidun Ighodalo but I saw her testimony on Instagram.

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Part 1..... Dear God, Where do I start? You are such a loving and kind Father it’s incomparable. Your wisdom and might is unrivaled as is your knowledge. You know the end from the beginning and the beginning from the end because time truly exists in you. You knew me before you formed me and you knew my life’s journey and you prepared for me every step of the way.... My choice of a life partner though questioned by many was a divine masterpiece by you... You already saw the struggles and you knew the perfect fit for me... you knew who could handle the storms of life with me and you blessed me with a wonderful husband, friend and lover. Ever so supportive and loving. Supportive through almost a dozen episodes of IVF, never wavering, there for every test and doctors appointment. With all the societal pressures and shaming you held me and comforted me in my low times. Even when that did not work out you were already planning something mind blowing. How else could I explain the burden you laid on my husband heart to establish an orphanage even before our marriage? This same orphanage gave me my beautiful daughter who again has your hand in her life. Born on the same day as myself and named by her dad after me (such prophecy) and brought to the orphanage. Even when I did not recognize your hand it was there till our eyes saw that which was always in front of us. Again ever supportive, my husband was in support of our choice to go in that direction. The way you piece our lives jigsaw puzzles astounds me continually papa. Out of the blue a call comes to my phone and my darling aunt says I’ve seen your son. Come and pick him.... Not a clue to the process I started in faith and you made a way and Zenan became ours.... Even when I’m not thinking about myself you are thinking about me and putting my thoughts in the hearts of people. Seeing my son is a moment I would never forget. The bond was instant, and love was in full flow. How could I ever have orchestrated my life as perfectly as you have done. I’m so glad I have you papa because your ways are not my ways and your hand is evident in my life.... 📸 @tybello

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When I read her post again I cried and marveled again at how perfect God's works and ways are. She was an inspiration to many. You only need to Google her name to see how many lives she impacted.

Baba Electrician was a hard worker. He would travel distances to solve issues in and out of rainy seasons. He often made recommendations and gave. That is what I know him for. 

What are you living for?

I remember sharing a thought with an Oga recently. After losing my younger sister and father consecutively, I wondered what we are hurrying for or where we are hurrying to. This life we are living in is a journey. Ever wondered why riches aren't enough for some people?

A wise person once said that the essence of living is impacting lives.