Last December my close friend Anike got married. I was so
overwhelmed when she asked me to be her Chief Bridesmaid and to travel with her
to Nigeria for the wedding. I was so excited and couldn't wait to share the
experience with her! With that said, you
could probably imagine how utterly devastated I was when plans for me to go to Nigeria didn't work out. I was so upset but nevertheless I wanted to be there for her
so as a special token (and as part of a group bridal shower gift) I decided to
write her a letter before she left for Nigeria.
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Dear Miss Anike Akinrinlade,
Wow this is the last time I will
be writing your name in this way as you are soon to be known as Mrs Anike
Igunnu. Congratulations sweetie!!!!
We have known each other since we
were 11/12 years old and I have seen you grow into a beautiful, intelligent and
God fearing woman. Anike, you have truly come a long way in your journey with
the Lord and I am so thankful that he has allowed you to enter into this
wonderful new season. It feels like only yesterday we were talking about our
desire for God to bless us with a Godly man and, for you my dear Anike, that
time has come and God has truly provided.
Anike, choose to love Tope daily
even when your feelings tell you otherwise. Remember that love is a high and
holy principle, it is not a feeling, it remains steadfast, immovable and
doesn’t die when severely tested. When test and trials come, meet them together
in the strength of Christ with fortitude and courage.
Do all you can to make your home
a little heaven where Tope can find rest and refreshment in your love and God
willing one day in the love of your children. Seek daily to be a husband and
wife that please God, forsaking all rude, harsh, angry and unpleasant words and
choosing to speak loving, kind, pure and affectionate words to each other. Keep
Christ as the central pillar of your home remembering that He is the cord that
binds your hearts together in love.
I’m so happy for you Anike and I
pray that all the blessings that God intends to bestow on the marriage union
will be yours as you both walk faithfully with the Lord bringing Him into your
home and hearts daily.
I would like to leave you with
two of my favourite quotes:
“Love cannot be commanded; it
cannot be won by force or authority. Only by love is love awakened.” The Desire
of Ages pg 22
“The Presence of Christ alone can
make men and women happy. All the common waters of life Christ can turn into
the wine of heaven. The home then become as an Eden of bliss; the family, a
beautiful symbol of the family in heaven”. The Adventist Home pg 28
May your married life be a
foretaste of heaven.
With Overflowing Love
♥ Miss Daisy ♥
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| Anike and I at Heathrow Airport at 5am. Bidding the bride to be goodbye. |
