Life in the village was not easy but ola's mind had been made up to do whatever she could to train her children. the mother in law was a source of strength to her. she started by frying Akara and plantain and graduated to the stage where she ran her food joint. God was on her side, as whatever she laid hands on prospered. she did not depend on anyone. she was paying her children's fees and was also providing food for her mother-in-law. while in the village some men came to ask ola to marry them, especially when they saw how industrious and determined, she was. But her answer was no. some of them asked her, "your husband is late, your children are women, what stops you from re-marrying" she answered them "you might be right in what you have said but I want you to know Nwanyi by Ihe"
Through her struggles and God's grace, the first daughter was able to finish her primary and secondary education. she got admission to read accountancy.
The mother-in-law was very happy. "oo I have a granddaughter that will be in the university OO God you are so kind". in her happiness she called ola, "my Ruth we, my ruth uu. God will bless you". That which is impossible in the eyes of men, God has made it possible. the kinsmen were shocked the family lived happily. when the news of Ihuoma's admission got to the kinsmen, with the request for their assistance to see Ihuoma through University, they asked "Are you saying that we shall contribute money to train a woman? have you heard woman's education ends in the kitchen". the family member turns down their request on the premise that any money spent on women is a waste. after training them they carried everything to their husband.
Ola was not mindful of what the family members and the kinsmen had said. she told her mother-in-law that she told the relatives just to fulfill all righteousness maintaining, now that they have spoken their minds my daughter will still go to school. I have made a life-saving that will go a long way in her education. you said "you have money that will help her through school God will bless you, my daughter" "Amen".
After two weeks Ihuoma was set to go and process her admission papers and look for accommodation. her mother ola called her into the privacy of her bedroom and said to her. my daughter, I know that you are a woman but remember you are the future generations. the vision and dream of this family can only be actualized through you.
we are Christians and I have taught you and your sister the way of the lord. without Christ, it will be a crisis. Do not allow demons in form of human beings to deceive you; make sure you read your books. some girls see this opportunity as a way of living independent lives. Don't borrow clothes and don't wear anything that I did not provide for you, No dating and engagement from any man until you finish your education. many eyes are on you. Remember, nwa nnunnu feghara agwu ngbo atu ya, you must be extremely careful and my God in his infinite mercy will provide for your needs in Jesus' name. Go and make us proud.
Ola was left with their last daughter, Nkechi, and the mother-in-law. Nkechi sang very well in the church and was well-behaved. she was of much help to the mother when the sister got admission into the university. Nkechi wrote her senior waec. Although she had passed all her papers. she was asked to wait until her sister Ihuoma graduated. Ihuoma was in her final year when a young man Akachi came to her hands in marriage. akachi said from the first day he set his eyes on Ihuoma, the lord had given him a revelation that would perfect their marriage. He was a young lawyer. He willingly took up the sponsorship of nkechi the young sister. Before their traditional marriage, he erected a three-bedroom bungalow for the mother and mother-in-law thereby relocating them from the family house. of a truth, Akachi was genuine the date was fixed for the traditional marriage and church wedding 👰
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