And then, the divine hand of destiny struck again—this time, through a wedding invitation. Brigadier-General Benjamin Amoah-Boakye, my “big brother” from another mother, lived across from us at Burma Camp, and invited me to his wedding. It was a beautiful event, but one of the highlights of the wedding that captivated me most was the elegant wedding programme brochure. I was so moved by its design and quality that I kept it as a keepsake, not knowing that it was my future calling. Years later, my dear friend Maud Eshun assigned me the responsibility of handling the brochure for her wedding. I contacted the designer behind that memorable programme— and as fate would have it, he would become my husband. That connection led not just to another beautifully printed brochure, but to a lifetime of companionship, love, and shared purpose. As I approached the age of 30, I entered motherhood. We welcomed our first daughter, and with her came both unspeakable joy and a fierce battle. Her birth was complicated by a retained placenta, undetected for one whole week. It was a close call. My body was weak, and the danger was real. But again, God’s mercy said no. I was preserved—not just for my family, but for the purpose yet to be fulfilled. This decade—my twenties—was a whirlwind. Of learning. Of loss. Of love. Of life. It gave me my first payslip. It introduced me to the world of work and the call of motherhood. It brought me face to face with death and then placed me gently back into life. It reconnected me with my past and launched me into my future. If ever I doubted that my steps were ordered by a divine hand, this phase of my life erased all uncertainty. I didn’t just survive. I became. And for all of it, I am deeply, eternally grateful. This decade—my twenties—was a whirlwind. Of learning. Of loss. Of love. Of life. It gave me my first payslip. It introduced me to the world of work and the call of motherhood. It brought me face to face with death and then placed me gently back into life. It reconnected me with my past and launched me into my future. “ 20 The Birthday Journal
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