People who truly know me will understand when I say I don’t make promises.
My words have always been enough, and they always will be.
If you’re looking for something more assuring, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
My words are my bond, and I stand by them with full confidence. So, take my words at face value, and you won’t be disappointed.
But sometimes, we break our own rules, go against everything we believe in and do the opposite of what we stand for.
I suppose whatever the reason may be, it’s a personal matter.
I know what can make me bend my rules. But there are some rules I don’t break.
I highly value family and relationships, and anyone who falls under these categories can influence my decisions.
Note how I said, “anyone under these categories”.
So don’t go about assuming your position in my life 🤣. You might be disappointed.
This piece is about promises I want to make to certain individuals in my life.
To my Dad:
Sometimes, I want to address you formally and call you ” Atanda-Obalakun Snr. (Well, that’s who you are, Senior man).
The patriarch of the Atanda-Obalakun clan. 🙌
I look up to you in every way and you have been my go-to mentor.
I promise to maintain the reputation of the family name and never to do anything that would damage it.
I promise to carry on the name you started without tarnishing it.
To Mum:
The Mama.
Thank you for your love and care. I can’t thank you enough. Mama like no other. You’re simply the best.
I want to whisper my promises to you because there are so many. However, I will write some of them down.
Your concern for me is much and I promise to bring you that happiness and calm and you’re gonna have big celebrations.
I also promise to bring you the best daughter-in-law. 😉
My siblings:
Whenever I think about us, I remember a verse in the Bible.
Ecclesiastes 4:12: Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
We are 3 and that’s for a reason. The bond we share will never be broken.
I promise to always be there. We’re the winning team and even when I’m far away, I will always be your number 1 fan.
My Lady:
I know how many times I’ve said I’ll go to seminary to avoid heartaches.
But the truth is that I love LOVE.
I want LOVE.
And I crave LOVE.
This lady shall be my Queen, the love of my life, my soulmate, my partner, and my confidant.
One day, when I take that walk with you down the aisle, I’ll make the whole world know the lady that’s gonna share a last name with Mum.
Dear Future Mrs. Atanda-Obalakun,
I promise to be there for you through thick and thin. I promise to always support you and show you all the love in the world. I promise to give you joy peace and the best family you can ever dream of.
I promise to spend eternity with you and our love shall be Always and Forever.
My unborn kid:
I will leave my plans out of this but trust me, those plans are huge.
I promise to give you the best Mum in the world. And when you guys come around, we shall explore all the love together.
My friends:
And by friends, I mean the true and real ones. It’ll be my joy to see us all at the top, doing great things.
I want my team to always succeed and I’m certain we will.
I promise my support.
And we are gonna be celebrating soon.
Life can be great with the right people in your cycle.
But what do I know?
I just want to build a winning team and be surrounded by those I can call FAMILY.
Such a beautiful piece 😍
I almost shed a tear 🥺
May God perfect everything.
Awwwww. Those would have been happy tears. I am glad I hit something inside you. *winks*
May God perfect everything. Amen
I am speechless.
May God help you to achieve your aspirations.
You will not fail and most importantly, you will not disappoint God.
Amen.
Thanks Dad
Aww, you’re such a softie, it’s not often people see/read this side of you, it felt good to read
That side of me is very reserved. Special people like you get to see it though.
Nice piece
I pray God grants you all that your heart earnestly desires and make all your promises a reality.
Thanks a lot.
And a BIG amen to your prayer.
I unconsciously took a deep breath after reading this beautiful piece. Its a great relief to know that this part of you is still very much alive even when your big head acts the opposite. I pray God grant you the grace and strength to fulfil all the promises you have made. Cheers to many wins.
Breathe.
Thanks for the Prayer. Thanks for your support
Beautiful piece of work, made me smile all through
Keep smiling sis. Keep smiling.
Thank you
Niiiice 🙌👍👏👍
May God grant you the Grace and Strength to fulfill your Promises and much more Amen 🙏
Amen
Thanks Kemi.
This made my night😊😊
The words so real, calm, sweet, soft n tender, so overwhelming😆
I am glad I made you feel that way. watch out for more posts. 🙂
Nice one….God helping you to achieve all
Thank you 🙏