How to accomplish a lot within 61 years (A guide from a retired teacher)
...Happy Birthday to Mama
I know you're already wondering "what is DATI up to with this type of title?"
The title is an emblem of the story of a mother whose sole aim in life is to accomplish a lot for her two children - Babatunde Boluwatife Popoola and Adigun Temitope Idealism. To get this done, she went through tons of rigorous praying and fasting sprees; cried on the mountains, gathered her cooperative savings to build houses that she understood would be useful to her offspring later in the future when she's eventually gone.
The title is the backbone of the story of a mother that was born the same month and year a country gained her independence. Do you think that was a coincidence? Definitely, the answer would be Yes and No. Let me explain a fact. She came to this world with her twin brother; who had gone missing for many years till now. I remembered a few days ago, that year her twin brother got missing; how she felt, went from one place to the other in search of him, went to mountains to pray for him to come back home, went to TV stations and radios to announce her missing twin brother. I saw her grief that year even though I was still naive of situations like that. Apart from this, she had encountered many problems that an ordinary man would have committed suicide for to have peace of mind. But you know what? She continues to PUSH.
The title is a decoration of the story of a mother that has testified to the glory of God through saving on many occasions. One of such was before her 60th birthday and retirement from teaching service as a principal. She met face to face with an accident that usually takes people's lives. When I saw her after the incident, I was shocked. I had a running stomach immediately I set my eyes on her after the accident. It was severe that I felt it to my bones. But you know what? She survived once again. Celebrated her 60th birthday and Now, we are celebrating her 61st birthday. Isn't that good? That can only be God's manifestation.
The title is an imprint of celebration; for a blessed life, for a new dawn, for a new phase, for a new chapter, for a new story.
If I continue to write, I will visit the city of tears with my pen still on paper for hours. You have done so much, that we can't visualize. Your love for us remains after all you've passed through. Your accomplishment as a retired teacher is more than some people working in big firms. What would they say on earth that you have not done - is it buying clothes; shoes, jewelry, traveling abroad, building houses, buying cars, getting awards, being a politician, collecting chieftaincy titles, and many things I can't remember here.
You have helped lots of people - sometimes, you make their problems yours. Go to any length for them more than what you will even do for your children. A personality that makes us fight many times. 😄 But you are who you are. It is only those that have patient minds that can stay and understand you - Iron Lady. 😄 You do too much for people and it is fine but don't make it extremely too much again mama.
HAPPY 61TH BIRTHDAY IRONLADY
Wish you long life, with a great and peaceful mind. Wish you millions of blessings, with a good life to enjoy them. Wish you an exceptional life.
Much love from your second son.
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