Tales of the North West Corps Member

Hello friend, how are you and how are you enjoying the holidays? I have been resting, eating, and sleeping. What have you been up to? It's been a month since I left camp, and one thing I'm grateful for is how kindness has been chasing me down daily. The blessing of being in the right kind of circle cannot be overemphasized. My friends keep showing up with the right doses of encouragement and support. A few days before I left camp, I was worried about where to stay until I sorted myself out. I look back in awe at how much God has used people to take care of me; genuine, good people who helped me settle into the city and went the extra mile to ensure I was comfortable. God intentionally positioned people in my path, and no matter how tough the days got, I was well cared for. I've lived in the goodness of God that has found expression through humans. I have lost count of how many times strangers have shown me kindness because I had my Khaki - from bike men to vendors in the ma...

A few days ago, I celebrated Easter away from home for the first time since I was born. It's made me reflect deeply on how our lives and the beautiful plans we have lined up can be altered in the twinkle of an eye. This time last year, I was neck-deep in preparing for Ruth's wedding, and I could have argued convincingly that nothing would take me to Sokoto State. The closest I had come to experiencing Sokoto State was through books and tales from people, but that has changed now. From last week until today, my mind has been clouded with so many thoughts as I prepare to resume as a Teacher of English Language at GKA. One minute I'm very excited about the possibilities, and the next minute, I'm questioning if I'll be able to deliver on the job. I consider teaching very sacred, as one is blessed with the rare opportunity to actively contribute to the success of another individual. Beyond teaching English, I aspire to be the kind of teacher who inspires her students to ...