25/05/2026
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 ❤️