The family members were short of words when they were asked to give their list. the kinsmen were not left behind. Mrs onyeoma sighed in relief as if to say, at last, there is laughter in the family. After all that happened, it was a woman that made this achievement possible. ola it shall be well with you the mother-in-law prayed
Ihuoma invited school mated and coursemates to her traditional marriage. it took place within two weeks, the stage was set. the women were busy in the kitchen. The kinsmen were busy putting things in order. The following day, Ihuoma the daughter of the late me onward onyeona was married traditionally. me onyeoma compound wore a new look. the young man that came to marry Ihuoma was God-sent, Ihuoma has married traditionally and afterward the church wedding.
the mother ola had used that night to pray and to talk to ihuoma
Ihuoma was still chatting and playing in the company of her friends in the room when her mother came in with her friends shouting mama.... the mama... the real and ideal mother we hail you ooo
Ihuoma's mother laughed and greeted them. she asked the girls to excuse her for a while, as she needed to talk to her daughter privately. Ola, the mother who understood the issue of life and marriage said to her daughter, "Do not forget everything that I have told you, especially in the secret. Remember that every wise woman buildeth her house (pr.14-1)
As you take a bold step to join your husband, I am happy that you and your sister were bought up in a good manner, Note-yhr that fear of God is very important because it is the beginning of wisdom. All you need is wisdom. (pr.3:1)Take it. it will guide you, keep it- it will proper you. length of days is in it (pr.3:13-17)
Again in a journey that you have embarked upon listen:No going back; No divorce."
Ihuoma shouted in a low tone"ah-ah". "yes! my daughter not divorce." Ihuoma asked, Is that the reason why you did not remarry when our father died?"
"Maybe, whatever the case, God is always in control. without the word of God. it is impossible to overcome any temptation. let the word of God be light on your path.
As a woman a lot of duties await you. you need these qualities (2peter1:5-10)
Diligence
you must be careful in everything you do as a woman
Faith
you must believe God and his words, trust God.
Virtue
Think and so what is right at all times
Knowledge
Be eager to learn but let me quickly add this, not hearers are justified but the doers
Temperance
Not overdoing things, as too much of everything is bad
patience
Exercise patience at all times, Endurance is very important in marriage.
Godliness
Putting the word of God into practice
Brotherly kindness
Affection, having a feeling for your fellow human being.
Charity
love without any wrong motives
My daughter, my child, the child of my womb, I have said a lot, but before I go and continue with the women in the kitchen, I will like to introduce a woman to you, this woman is preferable to me. she will go with you. she will teach you so many things. she will teach you how to love the lord God. she will teach you how to love your husband. Her name is wisdom.
wisdom will deliver you from an evil woman.
onlye asiri anya rue ya ala obughi iwere anya n'ele n'ala she added (someone who always looks up to the sky but can not see the ground)
Ihuoma sighed and as she was pondering over the mother's advice, the friends trooped in.
please I know some of you have your opinion consigning this book. please be gentle with words.