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 *DOCTOR'S REPORT*   *Episode 12*  They knocked on the doctor's door and entered. "Good morning Sirs" The doctor greeted. "Good morning Sir" They replied and sat down.  "The nurse said you requested for us" Mr Apata said. "Yes, you must be Mr Apata and he is..." he said as he pointed to Mr Abu. "Yes I am and he is Mr Abu, a friend to the driver" Mr Apata replied. "Oh okay, I guess I can discuss with the both of you then? The doctor asked. "Sure now" Mr Abu replied as Mr Apata kept smiling. "This Mr Abu is just too forward. He too dey jump" Omega said and everyone in the class, started laughing.  “And Mr Apata, who understood him, just kept smiling. Wise man Kunle said and he went further... I guess it is part of the Ibo’s nature, they are too forward" He laughed. Omega stopped laughing and she asked "What do you mean? Kunle, you are looking for trouble o". "Hmm, who knows if the two o...

 *THE DOCTORS CALL*   *Episode 11*  The sound of Mrs Alabi hitting the table, while praying woke Tolani. She looked at the time; it was 7:30am.                                                                                                                                                        “Ohhhh today is Sunday Tolani said as she yawned and tapped Ibukun to wake up. "What is going on? It's unusual; to wake up late on Sunday's for God sake" Her thoughts as she walked towards the sitting room. "What? Where is mummy and everybody? She asked but there was no response. Then, she realized she wa...

 *THE CALL*   *Episode 10*  Mr Abu realized, he had a wide and deep cut on his head as he could see blood flowing, which could have affected his brain.  "Jesus" Kunle said as Kikelomo kept crying. We have to take them to the hospital Mr Abu said to the people and they carried them into Mr Abus bus.  "My people biko, I no fit go with you. I have to look for the bio data note, to get Mr Alabi details” he said as one of them, volunteered to drive.  The others left and he thanked them. He released the key and went to search his friend's bus. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find the book. He didn't give up; he kept searching till he found it. He looked into Mr Alabi's details, since his friend and Mr Alabi were the only survivors.  "Thank God, he dropped his wife number" he said as Mr Alabi identified in the note.  He picked his phone to dial her number. Mrs Alabi could not sleep; she was waiting patiently for him to call. She was bother...

 *THE ACCIDENT*   *Episode 9*  The driver closed his eyes, as he drove towards the men. Suddenly, all they could hear was Gbaoh. It was an accident; the bus tumbled and fell inside a hole. During the tumbling process, some flew out of the window and Mr Alabi was among them. People, who saw what happened, started wailing, shouting and crying. Mr Abu, who was also a driver at the garage, was driving along the road and noticed the expression on people's face. He was trying to look at the reason for their expression and immediately, the colour of the bus that had an accident, got his attention. He parked his bus and his passengers kept shouting as he ignored them and moved closer to the bus. "How did it happen? He asked but nobody replied. He moved to the back of the bus, to check the plate number and suddenly, he fell on the ground. He cried and everyone diverted their attention towards him, as they suspect he was related to the driver. "Who are you to him? One of the p...

THE JOURNEY*   *Episode 8*  Two weeks later, something grievous happened to the family of Mr and Mrs Alabi.  Mr Alabi travelled to Ondo State (his hometown), for his brother wedding. Everyone received and welcomed the lagosian because he stays at Lagos. They saw people from Lagos as an extraordinary big people. The wedding was great, with enough resources and money and he enjoyed himself. He called out his brother and informed him, he was going back home. His brother did not agree as he urges him to leave tomorrow morning but he was impatience and insisted to go back that day.  "Who am i to disobey you or argue with you? I believe you have planned it well before coming. Moreover, your wife would be waiting for you at home. So, I partially agree you should go" His brother finally said. He went to the family house to greet his relatives and he carried his bag as he headed towards the garage.  "Let me guess, Mr Alabi does not like traveling home with his car? ...

 *TRAIN UP*   *Episode 7*  "You have to make him realize that you care and also love him. You have to apologize. *Proverb 22:6* says, train up a child in the way he should go, that even when he is old, he won't depart from it. If you keep training him with beatings, there would be a time that he would have to run away from us. I pray you see what I am saying, and let's make things right" Mrs Alabi said to her husband. Mr Alabi totally disagree with her and he said " *Proverb 23:13-14* says, do not withhold discipline from a child, If you strike him with a rod, he will not die. Striking him will save him. It would save him but not his mind". "Remember, every thought begins from the mind and at his age, if the thoughts that fill his mind are bad and evil. It would definitely change his mindset and the Bible says, we should study the word for the renewal of our mind. I suggest we spend time to equip him more with the word, pray for him and also use the rod...

 *TEARS*   *Episode 6*  David could not stop crying, seeing the wounds all over his body. Mama took him away, before Mr Alabi asks him to continue kneeling down. Mrs Alabi blamed herself for telling him and Tolani couldn't stop crying because, she loves her brother. Ibukun was also not happy. She said to Tolani "Let us go and sleep". Tolani asked her "Won't you go and greet daddy? "Daddy ko, mummy ni" She said and walked away. Tolani could not talk as she watched her, walked into the room. "Omo that girl is rude o. How old is she?  Ifeanyi asked. Miss Abosede could not stop laughing as she replied "She is just 10years old o". Everyone had gone to sleep except Mr Alabi and his wife. They were still in the sitting room, not talking as they stared at the television. Mrs Alabi stood up and he asked "Where are you going? "To sleep" she replied. "Won't you serve my food? He asked. "Oh, I am sorry" she said as s...

* A NEW CHALLENGE *    _Episode 4 _ Mrs Alabi ignored her as she focused on the girl beside her "Who is she? she asked. "She is my sit partner" Tolani replied. "Can this be true the statement" Mrs Alabi uttered. No one understood as Mrs Catherine, Tolani and Bimbo kept wondering what was going on. "What happened? the principal said but as Mrs Alabi was about to answer, Tolani interrupted by saying she wanted to escort Bimbo. Mrs Alabi drew Mrs Catherine hands in a manner that made her think, she was mentally disturbed. "I just saw Tolani with somebody" Mrs Alabi said. "Is anything wrong with that? The principal asked. “Is she a lesbian? Kunle, one of Miss Abosede student asked and everyone was curious to know. " No" Miss Abosede said and she continued. "Tolani had not been with anyone since I gave birth to her, it was just her and her family. She is always on her own, she does not really relate with everyone a...

 *IT HAPPENED AGAIN*   *Episode 3*  It was another week in the city of Lagos, Ojodu Berger precisely. As usual, Mr and Mrs Alabi had gone to work, Tolani and her siblings were in school. Grandma comes often and the house help get changed every year. Mama was not around to witness all those moments of beatings but thank God, mama was around that evening it happened again. It was not only Tolani's mum that was beaten; mama was also included when she was trying to help her daughter.   What an abomination, Tolani and her siblings could not take it anymore as David ran to stop his dad from hitting his mum and mama. Ibukun also went to bite him but Tolani stood back, she did not move from where she was standing. Mr Alabi pushed David and Ibukun and he stopped beating. By the time Mrs Alabi would raise her head, her cheeks had swollen and everyone could not stop crying. Shortly, Mr Alabi came inside; he prostrated and begged mama and his wife for what he did. He s...

 *GROWING UP*   *Episode 2*  Growing up was not fun for Tolani. The older she was, the higher the challenges, struggles and pain she faced.  She felt bad at times that she could not get to experience a lot of things many children of her age did because of her low self-esteem. Sometimes, she was surrounded by opportunities but no boldness to step in. At age 13, she became a witness of seeing her mum being battered by her father. "Wow" One of Miss Bosede student said but she intentionally ignored him and continued with her discussion.  Tolani was affected emotionally, mentally, academically because of what she experienced at home. When her father saw her scores were reducing, he became angry because he does not joke with their studies but he failed to ask what happened. And Why?  She scored less. Instead, he shouted and nagged at her and each time he does that, he created fear in her. David would always say "I hate dad" and the rest would join him in say...

 *MR AND MRS ALABI FAMILY*   *Episode 1*  If you find yourself in any part of the story. Know it's for a purpose. God bless you "Wait, you think life is difficult, partial or you feel you are the only one facing mostly hardship, challenges, etc. No, you are not, and there is surely a way out. Let me share with you all a life experience Miss Bosede said. Tolani was born on the 21st of October, 1998 into the family of Mr and Mrs Alabi. She was born into a Christian home. Tolani is the 2nd born out of four but mostly, she plays the role of the first born because of how her parent regarded her. She was 10 years old when she began to have issues with life. She grew up in a family where her parent had limited time for them, most especially her father. Her grandma and house help are always available to help mostly during the weeks.  Mummy comes back late in the evening from work but still find her way to check their assignment if its done. Apart from the assignment, th...

 *WHAT DO YOU SEE 2?* "Do you know what I see, When all I see is that sickness that has refused to leave my body system. After trying several treatments and it send people away from me" Sister A said. "Do you know what I see, When all I see is delay. It ruins in the family and no one has ever broken the chain. Everything seems hard and I don't think I can make it. Even after believing and tapping into the grace of the testifiers" Sister B said. "Do you know what I see, When all I see is failure. Yet, I want to give academic another chance but I am scared it will still be the same. I am scared of exam. I don't think I can ever make it" Sister C said. "Do you know what I see, When all I see is my parents nagging at each other everyday" Sister D said. "Do you know what I see, When all I see is my parents transferring all their aggression on me and it makes me scared every time" Sister E said. "Do you know what I see, When all ...

They were times in my life. It was really a dark moment for me. Everything in my life, seems blank and I was in a confused state. I was tired and angry at myself but nothing changed. I thought, I was mistake because I was surrounded by cloud of struggles.  I experienced heartbreaks that made me strong. I faced lots of challenges that made me strong. I was leaving someone else's life because I was always dancing to the tune of people yet, I was a Christian. I was a Christian with little knowledge.  One day, I checked through my life and I asked myself what do I see? And I realized all I saw was resentment, revenge, hatred, pains, fear, addiction and struggles. I couldn't find anything positive about me and I thought that's how it was going to be. I started crying and I said in tears "Lord, I want to give my all to you. Help me to find me even in the midst of struggles. Help me identify who you created me to be" I couldn't say much as I started crying. I felt I ...

 *SISTER'S PRAY* DAY 41 For we shall not get tired of praying. Prayer builds us up and help us grow The Bible has instructed us to pray without ceasing. So if you have not being following the sister's pray. It's not to late to join. God bless you! Our Helper  *Psalm 113:5-9*  5 AMP:Who is like the Lord our God, Who has His seat on high, 6 AMP:Who humbles Himself to regard the heavens and the earth! 7 AMP:[The Lord] raises the poor out of the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap and the dung hill, 8 AMP:That He may seat them with princes, even with the princes of His people. 9 AMP:He makes the barren woman to be a homemaker and a joyful mother of [spiritual] children. Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)  *Psalms 115: 11, 13*  11 AMP:You who [reverently] fear the Lord, trust in and lean on the Lord! He is their Help and their Shield. 13 AMP:He will bless those who reverently and worshipfully fear the Lord, both small and great. The lord knows your needs and He is...

 *BUTTERFLY FEELINGS* Don't tell me you haven't been caught with the butterfly feelings... *butterflies in the belly feelings* Well, I have been caught with it but that's for another day.  You might be wondering why the butterfly feelings but stay with me as we journey together. My name is DARU DIANA. Everything was going well until I realized everything start dropping slowly. I tried my best to keep things back to where it used to be but it seems bad luck was standing right beside me and with everything I do. The butterfly feelings I had in the beginning was not there again. Instead, I had frustrated, depressed and obsessed feelings. I couldn't figure out where I missed it but nothing seems right. Even when I tried innovating new ideas, it couldn't still match up the feelings I got at the beginning. I have given up, I can't keep going when I feel nothing Hmmm, Are you still wondering what's going on? Or Are you in Yaru's shoe? Some people started that b...

 Welcome to Thoria's Diary Part 41  *MORODAYO'S and EKUNDAYO'S STORY*  "Why can't people understand me. I said I am tired and I don't want to go any where. Is there any problem with that? Morodayo said as she dropped her phone. "Ooh.. You think so. Just because I have been watching doesn't mean I have nothing to say" Ekundayo said "That's good. You better spill it out now. What is it? Morodayo asked "How can you be convenient with who you are now. You are neither growing or reducing. Note, I am not judging you but we both know what I am saying is true" Ekundayo said "I think I know where you are coming from and where you are going but I am glad to inform you that there's no way there. So, you better don't think of it" Morodayo said "Oh...you think I will listen to you. No, I won't. I also want you to move from where you are and it's painful you are not doing anything about it because you care less...

 *DOES IT MAKE SENSE?*  Have you ever asked yourself, the question "Does it make sense? Have you been in a situation where you got the answer to something you have been struggling with. Yet it doesn't make sense and you know it's true. Just like a believer might have tons of questions to ask God in prayers or the people during discussion and after getting the answer with proves, there's this feeling of it can't be true. Yes, I have found myself in such situation and even blamed myself for thinking that should be the way. Most especially people struggling in obeying God's instructions because it doesn't make sense. Then after yielding, they finds out too much sense in it. Just because you are not getting it, doesn't mean there is no way there.  Imagine a person, searching for a job and finally gets a job but only to realize, it's a free service. Though there a lots of values to get from it and you get an instruction to go for it. Yet, you are badly i...

 *SISTER'S PRAY*  DAY 40 National Prayer  *Psalms 33:22* 22 KJV:Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.  *Hebrews 10:23* 23 KJV:Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Lord, We pray for Nigeria Our country, To be relevant, faithful and honest, We pray for Nigeria with all our faith in You, To rise in love and unity, Without depravity, conflict and discrimination, So shall it be... Amen! Please let's spend some of your minutes, hours, etc to pray and utter positive words to Nigeria. It will go a long way. I know some already think, Nigerians are the ones causing problem for themselves but I also want us to know the little heartfelt prayer of yours can go a long way. We can't sit down and continue to think, We need to pray. Also we ain't comfortable with everything happening, We need to pray. I pray God help us in Jesus Name...  *Alokan Temilade Victoria*   *Light Lamp*