Life Happened, But Hive Never Left My Heart 💜

Seriously, I would never have believed anyone who told me that a time would come when I'd struggle to find time to be active on Hive. I remember those days when I spent almost the whole day online, engaging with other people's posts. Things aren't the way they used to be.

Hive has been my home since 2021, and it even slipped my mind to celebrate my fifth anniversary on the 30th of March. All thanks to my busy schedule, especially since it was my first month of employment at this beautiful school. Sincerely, I am glad to be working, and since I started, it has been a peaceful experience for me. God has truly been helping me, making the journey easier.

The school workload has been much and hardly do I even have time for my phone until closing times, although some days are freer than others. Right now, we are in the tenth week, and the session will be ending by the end of July.

I truly appreciate everyone who kept asking about me. It reminded me that I still have people who care about me, even when I haven't been online. It still feels strange to miss days and even weeks without writing. That's unlike the Princess of a few years ago, but that's life. Life leads us into different seasons, and what matters is being able to look back and appreciate the beautiful moments we've had.

Honestly, Hive has helped me so much. I was just thinking a few days ago and said to myself, "Thank God for Hive." Even when I wasn't writing much, I was still able to get something. I hated the fact that I had to keep powering down, but I had no other option. I believe that as long as Hive exists, I will definitely get back and even go beyond - it’s only a matter of time!

@shamis, thank you for constantly checking on me through Discord. Your messages have been a great encouragement to me. @nkemakonam89 has also been a wonderful friend. She has constantly been checking up on me through WhatsApp. I really miss everyone, and I wish I could mention many more names. Just know that I truly appreciate you all. God bless you, and may He remember every one of you.

I really want to come back and be fully active as before, although I doubt the possibility of that because of my commitments outside Hive. I am not only a teacher but also someone who loves God and eagerly wants to grow deeper in fellowship with Him. God has been helping me in that journey while also dealing with me.

Recently, God revealed my purpose to me, and I believe this journey with Him will not be difficult because He is always with me. I am ready to go wherever He sends me. Even where I am working now is part of that purpose. He brought me here Himself. Just as I shared some time ago, this job came easily without struggling or relying on any human connection.

One thing about growing closer to God is realising that He is the greatest connection anyone can ever have. No matter where we are today, without God, we wouldn't have anything. Everything we have has been entrusted to us for His purpose, and if we fail to use it well, He can take it back. After all, everything belongs to Him.

I hope to keep stopping by whenever I have the opportunity. Right now, we are in revision week, and next week begins the examination period. The major tasks now are marking scripts, recording scores, invigilating examinations, and compiling results. The Primary Six pupils will also be having their valedictory service by the end of July before moving on to Junior High School.

Before I end this post, I also want us to continue praying for our dear country, especially concerning the issue of insecurity. The teachers and pupils who were kidnapped over a month ago in Oyo State are yet to be released. As a result, schools under the Oyo State government have remained closed for the past month. It is heartbreaking whenever we remember those victims who are still in the hands of their kidnappers.

Thank you for coming to my page to read my thoughts.

God bless you. Amen.

_{Images are mine, taken with my iPhone XS}