A grateful heart is not a heart that holds back the expression of gratitude for good deeds, show of love, support and defense. It is a heart that takes delight in reminiscing over situations, experiences, times and season not just to recount the occurrences but to also appreciate people who by one way or the other stood tall to making everything worthwhile. That's my kind of heart and I am convinced it's a good heart everyone else should have. It isn't inherently present in everyone, it can be learned too.
Looking back at my 2023, there are lots of experience I went through and yes, I can boldly say that I didn't scale through all of them alone. I had lots of people already at the top of the ladder, holding my hands and helping me climb each step all the way to the top, that's why I feel so excited to make this post.
I have a long list of people I would love to appreciate for the roles they all played in making the journey through my 2023 a hitch free one. So, grab a sit and allow me take you through what I call "My Appreciative Lane".
2023 was for me, a very important year. I had lots of important decisions to make for myself especially that of marriage which is a lifelong journey.
First, I would look to appreciate my mother. In 2023, my mother was one person who never gave up on making sure I had the best of whatever I ever needed. One important thing I am appreciating her for is her sincere and candid advices which she never withheld from me anytime I needed one. I'd like to let you know that my mother has been my surest counselor in the past 2 decades of my life and I find no regrets about that. I would have made a terrible mistake of marrying the wrong man but not for my mother's advice and today, I remain eternally grateful that I listened to her advice that faithful evening.
I knew it was high time I married, I already had about 2 suitors and God knows I was confused about who to choose. I quickly deed the physical survey, comparing them and decided to settle for the one that was more wealthy. Yeah, don't look at me that way. I mean, who doesn't love luxury? Well, mum did for me the critical analysis and advised that I shouldn't look at that direction and today, I am so glad I took that advice. I am happily married today to a very loving, caring and sweet souls. God bless my mother, I will always remain grateful to her for that.
Mum didn't just stop at advising. She kept praying and planning for the successful ceremony and even gave financial support to ensure we had a beautiful traditional marriage on 29th March and an excellent wedding ceremony on 1st April, 2023. Isn't that wonderful? God bless my mother 🙏
The next person I want to appreciate is my husband, my best gift for 2023, my soulmate, my friend and the love of my life. I am appreciating him for standing tall against all odds to make me his wife. I must confess, I gave him a lot of tough time, I never took him seriously and I became unnecessarily stubborn. The journey through preforming all the traditional rites was not a smooth one for him. It sapped a whole lot of money to get everything done but he didn't even mind all of those. He stood firm and ensured we were married. Since we finally got married till date, I do not have any regrets being with him and I am sure I won't. You need to see the way he loves me, takes care of me, provide for our needs and even support our family. Seriously, this man is amazing! Everyone seems to comment on my new beautiful looks since after marriage. My husband is the best man in the whole world and I love him so much. I am grateful to him for all he does and will always be.
Another person I would like to appreciate is my pastor. I am not trying to go spiritual but having a good pastor as a spiritual father is a blessing. My pastor had been a great source of inspiration to me in 2023 and I can't fail to appreciate all his efforts both in prayers, preaching the word of God and counseling. Staying under his ministry had been such a good time in 2023.
I won't fail to appreciate my siblings and friends. They all made things easy for me in the past year. I vividly can remember how my sisters ran around during my marriage ceremony and I had little or no stress because they were all there. My friends all showed up at every point I needed them. I sincerely appreciate all of them and will never forget their show of love. I look forward to standing by them too anytime they need me.
Finally, I am saying a big "thank you" to 
A sincere appreciation goes to everyone who has taken time to read this post to the end. Thank you so much. I love you all.❤️❤️❤️
