[We99] weekend engagement :BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

Happy Weekend Everyone!

I heard the #weekend-engagement has been in existence since May 2020. This is a great milestone achieved as it keeps our minds engaged at all times.
When it comes to achievements, I feel so emotional about what I'm about to write as it is one topic I look forward to talk about everytime.

Here's the particular engagement question I'm answering to...It feels good writing again.

The last five years has been quite exceptional, emotional and inspirational for me. Every experience I've gone through is one that I'll gladly appreciate anyday, anytime and anywhere.

To me, my biggest emotional and relationship-related achievement is being a Father - having the courage to bring a child into this world and taking care of her. At a point, I didn't think I would have the strength to carry out this demanding responsibility.

Late 2018, I impregnated a girl during my I.T (Industrial training) in school. The thought of being a Father and also pursuing my education mounted so much pressure on me. The fears came pouring in - the fear of dropping out of school, fear of being mocked, fear of handling the responsibilities that comes with being a Father.

At that moment, I called my mentor who told me that a lot of persons might not be there to help me out. My only saving grace was to turn to God. Prayers the only thing that left my lips everyday. Each time I prayed, I got this peace within and immediately I knew God was in control.

A lot of persons advised me to get rid of it. I had to abolish such thought from harbouring in my mind. I had to brace up and accept that which is my fate.

The following year, I suspended studies so I could work and cater for my unborn daughter. There was little I brought to the table as my mother helped a lot in catering for my pregnant girlfriend.

My lovely daughter was born in August 2019. All of her provisions, clothes , and toiletries were supernaturally provided for as I prayed for it. We moved from my mum's place to our own apartment during the lockdown.

I had to learn a skill (Bead making) so I could provide for my family. Things were quite tough at the beginning but I kept pushing. A Start-up takes time to grow and I had to develop a lot of patience to watch it grow.

There were times when we had absolutely nothing, when we had to sleep on empty stomach just to provide for our baby and believe me when I say no one believed that the Baby was ours as she looked well fed.

Did I give up at some point? Yes. I even attempted suicide but I'm grateful to God that I survived and pulled out from it.

It's two years and still counting. My daughter has resumed school with a fully funded scholarship for her primary education. A beautiful Nigerian couple based in the United States saw how I talked about my daughter on Facebook and decided to sponsor her education.

I remember writing some prayer requests and her Education was part of it. At some point, I totally forgot about it but God didn't.

Personally, what I've learnt throughout this phase is that GOD NEVER FAILS AND HE IS ALWAYS FAITHFUL!

Everyday spent with my daughter brings its own lessons. One that has helped sharpened my mindset about life and parenting. I've learnt a lot about responsibility, how to make life changing decisions, how to pray and completely trust in God.

Nothing gives me more joy than to wake up each day and see my Biggest Achievement beside me.

Thank you @galenkp for these prompts. I feel privileged and honored to write about these interesting prompts. Happy weekend!