Thursday, 6 June 2013

Now I Understand...

Hello all!

How is your week going so far? Stressful, eventful, boring (like mine) successful or what? But despite everything, I am blessed and highly favored and I presume the same applies to y'all.

My post today is a remembrance and how certain things are now beginning to make sense to me. I have written lots of things about my mum in the past and how she was able to rise against all odds to single-handedly see my 2 elder brothers and I through school and all...

Ok, the main gist is that, I remember how I used to call my mum a "foster mother" and our home a "foster home" because every time I got back from school (boarding house), there was always a new face who's there to stay, usually children. when I ask, she will say "oh... this one's parents came crying to her either at church or at work for him/her to live with me" Sometimes it was relations as well

I also remember when am ready to go to school, she will make sure I get everything I will need but my pocket money might not be enough. Although she makes sure she visits every two or three weeks to give me money and other things, I used to get angry with her for bringing too many people into our lives, which made it difficult for us to get everything we wanted from her. And I remember how she will always smile and say  "...you might never know the kind of blessings such things have...

I think I do now... After her demise, I won't say things have been rosy but God has been bringing people my way. Some come just to help me and move on... no strings attached. I'm amazed at how far God has brought me. My life is a testimony! It's not as much about me, as it is about the seeds my mum had to sow in order to secure my future, even when I didn't understand what she was doing.

Being good pays trust me, am reaping from my mums kindness and am glad am reciprocating; I am also glad that my tantrums and manipulations couldn't stop her from being good and doing the things she believed and knew she had to do for the people around her. 

So, looking back now what are some of the things that didn't make sense to you in the past, but have become things you wish you never resisted, and are glad you didn't destroy, because of the things you know and understand now?

Peace... I'm out!
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15 comments:

  1. Toinlicious6 June 2013 at 12:59

    Hmn, always good to sow seeds

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  2. Tomi O6 June 2013 at 13:38

    Exactly, being good pays. We would never understand some things they did until we get to their age. glad you've realised it. keep being good.

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  3. Unknown7 June 2013 at 09:36

    So true about helping others. I often say "the universe opens doors for you when you open doors for others".

    May her soul continue to rest.

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  4. Nono bekee7 June 2013 at 10:29

    nice....kip it up

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  5. jhazmyn7 June 2013 at 11:37

    So true, and God bless your mom for the seeds she sowed...now's your turn to sow your own seeds ;) .

    Thanks for all the SO's on twitter...u rock

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  6. sykik7 June 2013 at 12:08

    The bible says "God will not forget our labour of love" . Your mum sowed seeds into the future and thank God you are reaping them now.

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  7. Becqui Nicholas7 June 2013 at 13:29

    There's actually nothing that can be compared to having a good heart.. Your mum's deeds are still speaking for her even,in death.

    May her soul continue to rest in perfect peace.

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  8. A-9ja-Great7 June 2013 at 15:14

    I live my life trying to be a good person because i know it truly pays.Your mum did well and thought you well,i know because i can confidently say you're a good person and my sisters definitely agree with me.God bless you!!! *hugs*

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  9. 0018 June 2013 at 07:36

    This reminds me of my mum. She always does good stuff for people and when I was younger I used to 'beef'.
    Now I KNOW better,and am even reaping her good deeds. And she is also reaping them!
    It really pays to be good to people. Not for future benefits,but because you can.

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  10. @ilola8 June 2013 at 16:55

    Eeya. Many people reap from the good actions of their parents. Sadly, some people also suffer from the bad actions of their parents toward others. That is why it is good for us to always be good, even if for the sake of our children,

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  11. Anonymous9 June 2013 at 18:19

    You mum sounds like she was an amazing woman. Thank God for the seeds she sowed. May she continue to rest in peace

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  12. Emaleecious11 June 2013 at 14:02

    I sure am glad you mum sowed those seeds. But the beauty of it is now you fully understand it.
    Thank God for the beautiful gift of mothers. I know you'll pass the same lesson and much more to your own kids as well.

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  13. Abiola11 June 2013 at 14:59

    Your mum was really an angel to many and she left a good legacy for you. You'd do well to emulate this even as you reap the dividend of her generosity. Nice post.

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  14. Brenda12 June 2013 at 12:15

    A lovely tribute to your mum Priscy. My dad was very much like that. I used to come down in the morning to get ready to go to school many times to find my dad making breakfast for a tramp who was passing. They always knew which door to knock.

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  15. Anonymous14 June 2013 at 15:21

    I am glad you realized that. Stay strong dear

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