Many a time when I share my story about Hive and what Hive has done for me, it feels as though a heavy load has been lifted up from my shoulder; I feel somehow relieved. Well, maybe this is Hive’s way of telling me that I need to share these stories or testimonies often.
What about you? Do you feel the same way, too? Or, am I the only one?
☆ EXTRA-ORDINARY SITUATIONS
Life has its way of “dealing” with us and sucking out the living nutrients out of our body, leaving us almost “half-dead”, whether mentally, physically or emotionally.
I don’t know if you are immune to these “ill-treatments” and absurdities life’s got to offer. But for me, I don’t think, I am. I don see shege (meaning, I have experienced a lot).
However, in this piece, I hope to share 3 extra-ordinary situations where Hive stood in for me and Hive became my great helper.
☆ WHEN LOUIS VUITTON SHATTERED ME – HIVE WAS THERE
In the early hours of Monday, 11th April 2022 (around 2am), I wrote a post for Q-inspired Community, which was an entry for Music from my Neighbours’ Point of View. That early morning (2am), I took this picture of my musical gadgets.
Later in the afternoon, I travelled to Lagos (from Ibadan) with my backpack, my saxophone and a bag that contains a pair of Louis Vuitton Shoes (a shoe dealer asked me to give to it to his client in Lagos). Well, many things happened on the way, but I went home with only my backpack.
I had no option than to pay for the Louis Vuitton Shoes… mhen! The Shoes cost ₦40,000 (about $80). I didn’t know how to explain the whole story to my family members, or even to bring up the case of my saxophone.
But, since I got Hive, I had to gather up some HBD, Powered down some Staked Hive and some of my staked second layer tokens. In less than two weeks I repaid the dealer and settled the payment for the Louis Vuitton Shoes.
Hive came through for me.
However, I still haven’t been able to replace the Saxophone: It costs ₦100,000 (about $200). I know someday I will!
One amazing thing was that 5 days after this incident happened was the Easter Saturday Hive Meetup in Lagos. I am sure with my smiles, one would think I was the luckiest man on earth; immune to difficulties (hahahaha)
☆ WHEN MY MENTAL HEALTH BECAME WORSE – HIVE WAS THERE
Hard and depressing times really affects the state of one’s mental health. But, for an “overthinker like me, the effect is doubled, and for someone who thinks “out of the box” like me, “Oh boi!” We are looking at a triple or quadruple effect oooo!
Well, I cannot quantify mine, but Hive has been one of my major strongholds in life aiding me to pass through these moments.
With online friends that have become closer than physical friends, and online communities that have become my second home, and an outlet that has enabled me to share my thoughts, creativity and ideas, it gives a sense of usefulness and worth.
☆ WHEN MY FRIEND WAS IN NEED OF URGENT SURGICAL ATTENTION – HIVE WAS THERE
On the 2nd of June 2022, a close friend of mine showed me the result of the medical test he did. He was diagnosed of Sub-Acute Appendicitis, and he was informed that he needs immediate surgical attention so that this will be treated.
The cost of the surgery was ₦90,000 ($180) and it was a huge sum of money for his family to raise.
I was able to raise ₦40,000 ($90) for him, through my earnings and little power down. I also borrowed from people to pay back with my Powered down HP, and HBD earnings.
I thank God, he did the surgery the following week and has fully recovered.
Hive has truly been a source of blessing for me and for others, and it has helped me in extra-ordinary situations.
I really appreciate 
Yes, HIVE IS MY GREAT HELPER!
PS: While Hive remain my Great Helper, my family remains my Greater helper and God sits as my GREATEST HELPER
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