Knitting of Souls- The love story of J&P

When Akpene walked as a flower girl in front of a to-be couple over twenty years ago, she had no idea the little page boy beside him would one day become her husband. After many years of living their separate lives, and blindly dating others, Akpene and Yaw are finally getting married on 24.09.2016.

It will be a wonderful moment in the presence of God. I call it ‘”September to remember!” As Akpene’s sister and friend, I feel obligated to blog about this beautiful handiwork of God; although it’s been a while I did blogged. So how did it all happen? They became friends, sharing their moments of sadness and joy together. Family members and friends started speculating but they will hastily and assuredly declare their ‘just-friends’ status. And oh YES! They were just friends. Akpene had been serving in a non-profit organization that minister to children in deprived communities for many years and also serves in her local church as a Sunday school teacher. Akpene's dedicated service to deprived children must have attracted Yaw to be part of the fore mentioned group. Little did they know that it was God’s divine way of drawing them closer. Let me secretly ask Yaw how he popped the question. They probably will be surprised seeing this blog but hey guys! When you walk with writers, this is how we say CONGRATULATIONS!

I KNOW YOU AND AKPENE WERE JUST FRIENDS, TELL ME WHAT MADE YOU FINALLY DECIDE TO DATE

The truth is that we did not decide to date. We were very close friends and everyone around us (friends and family) thought we were dating although we were not. We were so close that we always had the notion that we cannot date each other with the fear that it will ruin our friendship if something should go wrong. One day, after I personally encountered another speculative statements by some friends, I later said to her “Why don’t we try dating?” Like always, she thought it will not work. Later, she also got that same comments from different people. What awoken her was when a friend in the non-profit group we both serve kept having conversations with her about the prospect of us dating; looking at the wonderful friendship we have. She came to tell me about the encounter and so I brought the question back again and amazingly, we both decided to give it a try and made certain rules. That was how it all started.

The early months was just platonic till the feeling changed into something else. When I realized it was leading to something more serious, I took her out. We had a matured conversation on our young romantic relationship and we both became convinced and agreed this should be more than what we were having. I proposed to her that night! As I think through this, it has taught me a great lesson in life. “Do not think something is not possible until you actually do it or give it a try”

And yes, Yaw is right! If you have spent years pushing some good friends away or seeing them as a brother or sister who is impossible to date, I hope you find this lesson helpful. After all, many relationship/marriage expects have noted that marrying your friend is the best decision one can ever make since you know them inside out and may not have many surprises during marriage.

MY MESSAGE TO AKPENE AND YAW

God makes all things beautiful in His time. I've watched you two 'transitioned' from best of friends to best lovers.  From the moment I started hearing Akpene say “My Significant other”, I knew this was meant to be and I must admit, I'm so proud of you both and your journey. Truly, God is Faithful! As you tie the knot on 24-09-16, it is my prayer that the Almighty God continue to bless and lead you. Always make God the centre of your marriage. There will be seasons of prosperity and seasons of challenges. Overcoming them is what makes love beautiful, Akpene, my sister, please submit to your husband as to the Lord so you can become a good example for me and  ladies in our group to emulate. Feed him always, be his peace and don't "deprive him of sex" You will soon have the license to do it anytime and any day. Lol. To Yaw, my able Project Director, love your wife, just as Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5: 25-29). I will want to see you continue to cherish her and make her your priority as you always do now and please lead her to Jesus and heaven eventually. I thank God for how far He has brought you. I can’t wait for your wedding!

MESSAGE TO READERS

Finally to all my readers, I leave you here till I come back with Part II of this article where you will hear from Akpene’s side of the story, who will by the time be the newest bride in town. When that day comes, be careful not to call her by the father’s surname again because Yaw will give her a new name.

Lovely day to you all!