My child is one today. My child.
Ada Verastic Is One
Exactly one year ago, I began a new journey in my life that I didn’t know would be so great and so fulfilling. The irony of motherhood is that it takes so much out of you, all day, every day, but it gives you so much more. Fulfillment. Purpose. Joy. Gratitude. Awe.
How long have I been dreaming about being a mommy? Possibly all my life. I mean, what would you call those days and nights I spent taking care of my plastic doll? I have told the story about how I was reluctant to even try to get pregnant because I was afraid. Now that Ada Verastic is here, I wish I had her sooner. But perhaps, she came exactly when she was supposed to come, and I was ready for her exactly when I was supposed to be ready for her – and not a moment sooner.
It really does feel like I just became a mommy. In fact, I remember the car accident I had that made me go to the hospital and get a blood test done. It feels like I just found out. And I can still feel all the feelings I felt that early morning when the nurse came into my stall at the emergency unit and said I was pregnant.
I know without a shadow of doubt that nothing Igwe and I did or have done has resulted in the conception and birth of this child. It has been all God. Today, I give you, Lord Jesus, all the glory and honor and adoration. And I know that not every woman wants or is ready for children, but to the women who have confided in me and told me about their fertility challenges, I join my faith to yours, and I look forward to celebrating your baby/babies with you.
At midnight today, Igwe and I knelt down and prayed over our baby. We tried to each hold one hand of hers, but she was not having it. She was sucking on two fingers from her left hand and she needed her right hand to support her left hand. And by the way, she was also fast asleep. So we just prayed over her and we thanked God, and we both cried. A lot. But they were all tears of joy.
To my daughter, Ada Verastic: I love you beyond my heart. You are more than everything I have ever dreamed of. You have changed my life and put me on a level I never imagined. Among many things, you have become my husband’s main chic and turned me into a side chic, all under my nose. And I am so grateful for it. You make me a better person. You make us so happy. Happy birthday, my love.
P.S. Igwe wrote this long letter to Ada Verastic that he wanted me to publish, but after reading it, I refused. It was too personal. The only thing that remained in the picture was a naked picture of him. Mba nu.
P.P.S. I took this picture of her less than a week ago. I tried to edit it on photoshop, but I didn’t do a perfect job. And yes, her beads are from Madam Sharp-Sharp.
Happy birthday precious baby girl! May you be a force to be reckoned with as you grow older. Vera, you and Igwe are good parents, I’m so touched that you prayed for her at midnight. It is well with your beautiful family, be blessed!
Hmmmm! Praise be to our most high God for bringing Ada thus far. Happy birthday our darling girl. I speak the word of God over your life, you are blessed, you are years ahead of your generation in Jesus name. And of your increase in life, there shall be no end. Have fun and eat all the goodies available.
Bless her! Happy 1st birthday Ada! Continue to grow and stay blessed always x
Amen! Thank you.
Happy Birthday beautiful. As for you Vera, I don’t think you hear this often so let me say it… You are born to write and nothing else because you my dear can touch a soul and change lives through your clearly God given gift. I don’t know how you juggle it all. Thinking of it…. It can only be God. Keep it up. God bless your family.
Wow.
Thank you, Fiona! I really don’t hear it enough. You have made my day; thank you so much. Thank you, Jesus for the gift. And if I can truly touch a soul … I just have no words.
Thank you for the birthday wishes.
Happiii baiday to Ada Verastic! Na my birthday mate o… ….wishing you many more blissful and joy filled years ahead! Have fun.
Yay for birthday mates! Thank you very much, and happy birthday to you, too.
Awwwe….. Happy Birthday AdaVerastic!!! Can’t wait to see your dance moves lol!
Congrats Vera ☺️
Hahaha. Dance moves indeed. Thanks, Mikki
Happy birthday Ada verastic…It’s the beginning of greater things for you in jesus name.
Amen oh! Thank you very much.
Awwww. I can feel the emotions from here. Happy birthday to Ada verastic
Thank you so much Tobi! So grateful for you 😀
God bless her and you and Igwe. May you’re heart always full with pride and joy when you think of her .Happy 1st birthday Ada ‘Ada’ Verastic
Amennnnn! Thank you very much.
Happy birthday Nneoma, may you continually be a source of joy to your parents. God bless you little one. Been loving your vlogs, hope we get to see Ada verastic’s birthday in the next one. <3
Dalu, thank you so much! And Amen to your prayers. You’ll definitely see her birthday in the vlog, although unfortunately, not the next episode. I’m working on moving the vlogs up so you see it sooner than later. Thank you for watching.
Gosh, this is coming so late, but better late than never. Ada Verastic, I decree that you will always be a source of Joy to your family and friends, that the Grace of God shall always be with you, and that Divine Favor will always follow you in Jesus name. God Bless you baby girl. Happy Belated Birthday.
Amen. Amen. Amen. Thank you!!!!
Happy birthday Ada Verastic. she looks amazingly gorgeous but what do you expect? It runs in the veins
Awwwwww. Thank you, Chizzy!