Tribute to my husband

Tribute to My Husband- sneak peak into our story

The school semester had just ended, it was exciting for me. I was looking forward to my scheduled trip to Abuja, I was super pumped and not ready to waste a single day. I will be meeting this hottie I was head over heels in love with. Or so I thought.

Tade (not real name) had moved to Abuja. We were supposed to meet there. He was one of those people you loved but hated at the same time. I ‘loved’ him for his good looks, his intelligence and his heart. But I hated him for the games he seemed so intent on playing with me, with my heart. It felt cruel. Love should be easy, deep down I knew that. But I was so broken a person, I was ready to SETTLE with the semblance of love.

I had moved out of the university’s hostels to a friend’s. Three of us girls were supposed to spend some time together before going our separate ways for the long holidays. They had pleaded with me to stay a while with them, but I ‘swore’ nothing and no one was stopping me from embarking on this trip the next day to see Tade.

The Meet…

Tribute to my husband, sneak peek into our story
Ope and Tola: Everyone needs an Ope Walker in their corner

My friend- Ope Walker (as we called her then) had invited some friends over. Everyone needs a friend like Ope Walker! Two stood out- first guy talked- alot! But he was funny. Second guy was tall and skinny, with an afro. He barely spoke, but when he did, it was passionate.

One of them had eyes that was indeed a window to his soul. What was mirrored to me from his soul was nothing short of love and life.

That night, we played games, laughed, talked, argued. Nothing beats the joy of no cares of exams, tests and assignments in the life of a student. One game in particular was truth or dare. During a round of truth, one of guys asked if I was in a relationship- I stuttered, unsure if I was in a relationship or not. The boys had such good time, they asked for us to do it again the next day. But I was to travel to the next day. Tade would be waiting.

The talking guy was very confident they would see me the next day. He said to skinny guy- “give her a hug”. It felt good, he felt safe. I woke up the next day, ready to travel. By evening, it was nice to see the guys again. I actually looked forward to it. Someone did make me not travel to see Tade, it was a big deal.

Tribute to my husband- sneak peek into our story
He was there the night we met, he was there the day we got married. Abidemi we love you.

Couple Years Later and Onward…

Skinny guy and I got married. I wish I could tell you it was a fairy tale. Our daughter was seven months old. We made mistakes, but God was merciful. The experiences are packed with many life’s lessons., some day we would share. My greatest takeaway is this- NEVER TAKE BROKENNESS INTO A MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP. If you must, have an accountability and support system. Your broken pieces left unchecked, starts to prick, stab and hurt the other person. He was lost, but I was lost and broken.

A sneak peek into our lives
You also need a friend like Mojisola (Mary) Job in your corner

We have always heard “two are better than one…a three fold cord cannot be easily broken”. The third is God, but when He is not put first, things tend to go south, we were plummeting! Individually we sought God for our home. There was the Word to get in, we needed the Word for staying power.

Considering what I heard, it felt like God was not fair. No man can put broken pieces of another together- only God can. But He won’t come down from heaven, He would use a MAN- a man willing to be used by Him. That man in my life was Adetola Adefuye.

Today

It’s his birthday. From that first night when we met, I have been privileged to spend and celebrate twelve (12) birthdays with him. We often leave tributes till when people are dead. Today I choose to pay homage to my husband. The man who has stood by me through thick and thin. Seen me at my worst, yet still stands.

Tribute to my husband
Happy Birthday Adetola Mi

Never underestimate quiet people, they carry a certain strength the rest of us burn up by being hyper. My prayer and promise to God is to be this:

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land

Proverbs 31: 11-12;23

One thing is sure- today a great man was born. Today that man is being celebrated. LoudSilences may never have been born if he was not instrumental in helping me find my voice. He was the first man to hear the full version of my life story, but was not fazed. His ears were the first to LISTEN. This gave me hope that perhaps, there were others who would listen too.

To everyone who has applauded the work I do, thank you. But turn it towards the real MVP- my husband. Join me in celebrating him on this special day. I am, because he lets me (hold your horses feminists, and get the context). We are, because God is.

Happy Birthday to my Boo of life. I pray every beautiful thing into your life.

This song captures my prayer for our home and every married person. Enjoy!


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12 responses to “Tribute to My Husband- sneak peak into our story”

  1. AOD Lawal Avatar
    AOD Lawal

    This is lovely. Very lovely!

    Thank You for sharing. I celebrate your husband along with you.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you very much Ayo. We appreciate you

  2. Babs Avatar
    Babs

    I celebrate you brotherly. More Grace In Jesus name. Amen.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Amen. Thanks Brother

  3. Refined Avatar

    Wow! This is interesting. Love your story of Love. Someone needs to hear such again and again. God bless your home and bless your lives. Amen.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Amen… thank you so much. We love that you love our story of love. Haha.

  4. HANNATU IRMIYA Avatar
    HANNATU IRMIYA

    Beautiful Piece My Dear Anita. There is nothing like a Man who just stops at nothing to seeing his wife excel. Imnglad you both have each other. Happy Birthday to Tola. God bless him real good. Wishing him a blessed year. Stay blessed.

    1. Anita Avatar

      thank you so much Ma’am. You are right, “nothing like a man who stops at nothing to seeing his wife excel”, indeed! Amen.

  5. Jumoke Avatar
    Jumoke

    Hi Anita. This is so beautiful to read. The fact that I know a bit of this story makes it even sweeter. Thankful for the experiences and the lesson learnt. Sending so much love and light to yourself and Tola.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thanks dear.. That’s right, you sure do know. Thanks for being a part of our journey too

  6. Mary Job Avatar

    Awww thanks for the compliment and sharing this interesting story with us all ๐Ÿ’ƒ you both are good and awesome people too ๐Ÿ’Ÿ. We all need a ‘Anita’ in our lives no doubt Sister from another Ma ๐Ÿ˜

    Happy Birthday Tola ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’ƒ

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thanks darling. Love you to the moon and back.

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