As human beings we all must understand that life is in two phases, both good or bad times. All human beings love to have only pleasant moments in their life, we don't want to ever experience sad moments. I also hate tough times, I prefer to smile and be happy but it's not possible, tough times will surely comes. We all must go through both phases at different times of our life and having the abilities to withstand and overcome those difficult moments shapes our lives and makes us stronger.
In my journey in life, God has been faithful to me, He always raises help at every point of my need and gives me breakthrough, so I haven't experience tough moments like that but nevertheless I would love to share one of the moments I can consider has been tough and how I was able to overcome it.
During my National service (NYSC) in 2017, I usually send a certain amount of money (just a token anyways) from my monthly stipend to my younger ones just to augment the pocket money given to them by my parents. Although, the token I do send to them wasn't mandatory but I felt it will be an additional change to help them in their school runs and also as an elder sis, my younger ones are part of my responsibilities, so why not do something that will make them happy.
After I passed out of service in 2018, things were a bit difficult for me so I wasn't financially buoyant to give them the money again because I couldn't get a placement immediately after my national service, so I was at home sewing clothes once in awhile, giving out my CV then hoping unto God to bless me with a job so as to continue with the assistance.
Lo and behold, no job for a good four months after NYSC, I was down and helpless, I didn't know where to turn to but I was hopeful that things will be better. I was just managing myself so that I won't become a liability to my family. Sometimes Mom will ask me if I don't need anything, I will say no so that my younger ones will have enough funds to sustain them in school.
I couldn't look at my younger ones when they bid me farewell while going to school, most times I will hide inside my room till they leave. I was so pained that I couldn't pay for their snacks let alone transport fare, it was tough for me and I couldn't bear it then I started having sleepless night.
One of my sleepless night, an idea just dropped to my mind that I can make money by joining catering service as an usher. Without wasting time, I approached a woman in my church who introduced me to her friend who was a caterer that was how I became part of her ushers and I earn per event.
The job helped me a lot but it was tedious for me because it requires walking up and down serving people at occasions, but no choice than to adapt which I did. So along the line I got a secretary job at a college of advanced learning which I do during week days while I work as an usher during weekends. That was how I overcame my financial instability through the two jobs and I was able to cater for myself and younger ones as well.
Lesson learned
I've learned never to take for granted ideas that drops to my mind, taking immediate action for the idea that I got saved me. It worked like magic and helps me find solution to your problem
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