iam_promise_billions

In 2008, life changed suddenly for me. A family relation I was living with asked me to leave her home at a time when I had only one year left to write my BECE exams. I was already behind in age, and in that moment, it felt as though my future was slipping away completely. Desperate not to lose my education, I spoke to a classmate and asked if she could talk to her parents about allowing me to stay with them for just a year so I could finish school.

A few days later, she returned with the news that her family could not accommodate me. However, she had shared my story with a couple in their neighborhood, and they had agreed to help me. Little did I know that stepping into that home would become one of the greatest turning points of my life, because that was where I met you.

At that point in my life, pain and instability had already stolen so much from me especially my confidence and authenticity. Then I met you. Everywhere I turned, people spoke highly of you. At your workplace, around the neighborhood, and even among your housemates, you were deeply respected because of your confidence, kindness, honesty, humility, dedication, and the way you treated people. To be honest, I did not like you at first 😄. In my mind, you were “too known” and far too “guy guy” for my liking.

Although I had prayed and asked God to guide me into a godly marriage one day, deep down I do not think I truly believed such a future was possible for someone with my background and life experiences. Never in my wildest imagination did I think the man who would become my husband was standing right before me.

But life had its own script. We became friends, then partners, and eventually husband and wife against many odds. You knew my story, my struggles, my broken places, and the battles life had forced me to fight, yet you still chose me.

Through every “Harvard-standard test” life has brought our way, we have held onto each other like earth and water inseparable, grounding, and life-giving.

I am deeply honored to do life with you, Michael. If I had to choose again, I would still choose you over and over again.

Happy 7th Anniversary, my HEARTBEAT ❤️

For years, I believed givers never lack, but life taught me otherwise. I discovered that generosity is a posture, not a transaction. Being kind and giving does not automatically protect a person from hardship, disappointment, or the consequences of poor decisions. Many times, I gave freely yet found that, in my own difficult moments, only God showed up consistently for me. That experience taught me that generosity must be guided by wisdom, boundaries, discernment, and accountability. A good heart is valuable, but without wisdom, even generous people can experience avoidable pain.

Some captured moments

Grinding Up

Grinding up

If possible, let wisdom, maturity, and love lead the way because life is far shorter and more fragile than we often realize.

Happy Mother’s Day, Gladys Esi Micah.
I celebrate you today not just for the love you give, but for the strength behind it. It is remarkable how you continue to love so deeply, so selflessly, and so genuinely despite the things you lacked growing up. Many people become hardened by what they missed, but you chose to become soft, nurturing, and intentional. That is not weakness that is healing, maturity, and grace.
You are appreciated more than words can fully express.
Enjoy your day.