Sandra sat down lost in thought under the Mahogany tree in front of her parent’s house. She has been at it for over two hours, until her Mum came checking on her.

Mother: Sandra, are you still bothered over our discussion?

Sandra: (sighs)

Mother: You know your father and I love you and we want the best for you. We will give our blessing to whoever you choose, but as a responsible parent we need to let you know our concerns and reservations.

Sandra: Mum, I know but it is not like this is an easy decision to take. Dave and I are deeply in love, and he has built his future around me. How do I tell him I don’t want to marry him? What reasons do I give? That my parents have some feelings he is not the right person?

Mummy: Why not pray over it dear?

Sandra: I can’t even think straight since you expressed your doubts after his visit. (Sighs again). God, why is this happening? Dave is a good man, he fears God. He is hardworking, caring,… How can he not be the right man?

Sandra is in dilemma over her parent’s concern over Dave. They have been dating for nine months before Sandra invited him to meet her parents. After dinner that night her father and mother called her and both said they like Dave, but something keep telling them he is not the right man.

What should Sandra do?

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Good morning and have a great week ahead!

Adewumi Oni

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Biodun took a facility of 1.5 million naira from XY Microfinance Bank to inject into his business. Biodun sells electronics at one of the busiest malls in Ikeja. He makes good turnover but has been unable to meet demands lately. Some corporate bodies have lately started requesting for wholesale supply and 30 days payment terms.

Barely two hours after Biodun got SMS alert for the loan disbursement, he got a call from his sister. She sounded frantic and alarmed. Biodun’s 65 year old mother slumped and has been rushed to the hospital. The doctor diagnosis is a dangerous heart condition that can lead to death within 72 hours if not operated.

Biodun rushed down to Ibadan to see her mother who is still in coma. The surgery would cost 1.5m. Biodun is the eldest of three and his siblings are still in school.

What should he do? Should he use the bank loan to finance the surgery? 

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Good morning and have a great week!

Adewumi Oni

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Good morning and Compliments of the season. Trust you had a great weekend. For some of us, we resumed to work last week, while for some we are just resuming today. There is also school resumption today in most places. Here is wishing everyone a pleasant and fulfilling 2018.

Back to our story on the Abioyes, I shared the story two weeks ago (you can visit my blog http://www.adewumioni.com, if you missed it).

Some questions were raised, and here are my views:

1. Where did the Abioyes get it wrong?Upward change in wealth usually tempts us to buy new cars, houses or some fancy vacations or clubs. We start spending less time with our family, which is where the Abioye’s got it wrong. Did they need a maturing girl alike Ebele as an househelp? Maybe, but she should have been enrolled in school also.

2. Should David have told his wife when he stumbled into Ebele scantily cladded?

Absolutely. She would have been able to scold Ebele and plant some fear in her.

3. What should they do?

I believe Ebele needs to leave but they both have to take responsibility for her upkeep before and after delivery. They need to inform her mother and probably secure accommodation for Ebele and her mother.

4. What are the learning points of the story?

Consider well before accepting juicy job offers, they come with a lot of baggage that damage homes.

Don’t be in a hurry to change your status when your wealth increases. 

Spend more time with your spouse.

Be man enough to tell your spouse or a reliable mentor, when you are having strange feelings for someone other than your spouse. They can help you get over it.

Thanks to those who contributed. I will share another case study next week.

Have a great week!

Adewumi Oni

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