By Tony Orilade
MY MARITAL SILVER JUBILEE
25 years and still counting. It could only be God. I owe all the glory to God Almighty who gave my wife the special grace. First, to accept my proposal (as many told me then that I was too skinny, probably pocket-wise too, and therefore was the ground to turn down my proposal).
My beloved looked beyond my skinny flesh and pocket and took the risk. For twenty five years, she has been tolerant of my excesses which me, even me, I know. I have plenty, plenty of such. When there is trouble outside, I rush home to inform her, because she is a warrior in her own right and she is always battle ready.
In all, God has always proved himself faithful. May God Almighty continue to strengthen you. Thank you, thank you my beloved, for standing by me and our lovely kids who are steadily growing into adulthood.
If Christ tarries, we shall be celebrating our marital Golden and Diamond Jubilee together in good health. Join me to prayerfully thank my wife for saying ‘Yes, I do’!
Weekenders magazine wishes you a memorable Silver Jubilee and many more years. God bless the fruits of this union. May you age gracefully.