A Birthday to Remember: Reflections on Love, Blessings, and Gratitude

So guys, it's another 9th of May today. It's my birthday and I have being having this great feeling that it will be the best yet. God so kind, I am happy to tell you guys that it was actually the best I have had in a very long time. I woke up today in a positive and powerful mood and I am also ending it in the same way. I had so many plans for today and I am happy that it all went as planned and this is all to the glory of God.

I was glad when they told me that we will be having the house fellowship at my place today. I already knew this day will be a great one that moment. This is because I will be honoured to have the Brethren pray and celebrate with me on my birthday.

So I had to start making preparations for the day. I called a sister who is into catering and asked her how much it will cost to prepare Jollof rice that will be enough for 30persons since that's the maximum number of people that attends the fellowship in our zone. The amount she called was really high and I wanted to forget about it but there was this spirit that pushed me to just do it and so I sent the money to her for the cooking.

I never had the intention of getting a cake but I was surprised when @merit.ahama called me to wish me a happy birthday and offered to get a cake for me. Thanks so much dear... I really appreciate your kind gesture and may God continue to reward you immensely. So Yea.. I got a birthday cake after all. And to my utmost surprise, one of my clients also called offering to get me a birthday cake and he sent a huge amount of money for the cake. I never saw that coming and I couldn't reject the money even though I had already paid for the cake and this is because I had other things I could do with the money.

I had to make other arrangements to get drinks and other things that would make the day colourful before the Brethren arrive for the fellowship that was slated to start by 5pm. There was actually no way I would stay at home till that time doing nothing, so I had to go to the office because money need to be made. To be honest, I am glad I did because I made money today. God blessed me on my birthday with customers that brought jobs that paid me handsomely. I never actually expected that since this week has not been so good. I had to even leave some of the jobs unattended to because I was already late for the fellowship.

It was a very lovely time in the presence of God because we were fed with a powerful message by the minister. After that, my Brethren celebrated my birthday with me. They sang a birthday song for me and this meant so much to me. Seeing the smiles on their faces gladened my heart. They ate and ate and ate until they were filled. I made sure no one left without having enough. Surprisingly, I had more than I bargained for because those who came were more than 30persons but to the Glory of God, the food was surplus. I just don't know how that happened but I believe it was God at work.

After the fellowship, my friends decided to take me out for another round of enjoyment. Oh.. We drank and drank and drank and ate Barbecue until we were tired. To be honest, I never saw this coming but I am glad it happened the way it did. I just got back not quite long and decided to pen this down. I believe this should be a proof that I had so much fun today.

Honestly guys, I am loved, I am blessed, and I am cherished. I never knew this and I never expected to have friends that would stand by me like they did today. My phone couldn't stop ringing. I can't even remember when last my phone went off but it did today. The calls, messages, credit alert.. It was just unbelievable.

My best friend even went ahead to get a material from the market, collected my measurement from my tailor and made a dress for me. Like seriously, I never saw that coming. My friends, family and loved ones made my day and I am so grateful to them. I think this is one of the days I will never forget.

So guys, let me not go further because I still have a lot of things to pen down. But before I end this, I want to appreciate God for seeing me through because truth be told, it has not been easy. Despite my flaws, He still kept me. I don't even deserve His love, but He still loves me unconditionally. Thank you Lord for yet another opportunity. My only wish for this new year is to get a partner that will be by my side and I believe God will grant me this wish soonest.

Happy Birthday to me..

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