Godswill Okon, a Nigerian man, shares his overwhelming joy on social media as he announces the arrival of his first child after 13 years of marriage. In a heartfelt series of Facebook posts, he opens up about the challenging journey he and his wife endured, facing mockery and shame for not having a child. However, all their struggles were swept away as God answered their prayers and blessed them with a beautiful baby girl.
Accompanying his touching message are endearing pictures of the proud new father cradling his newborn daughter, taken on Tuesday, July 18. It was a moment of pure happiness and gratitude, proving that miracles do happen and dreams can come true.
Godswill describes the heartwarming moment when he looked into his daughter’s eyes, feeling the joy of fatherhood overwhelm his heart. He shares his journey of waiting, the pain of mockery, and the prayers and prophecies that eventually led to the birth of his daughter. Godswill expresses his gratitude to God for turning his shame into joy and for silencing his accusers.
He also takes the opportunity to advise all fathers to cherish their children and sacrifice anything within their power to make them feel loved and cherished. He emphasizes the importance of treating parents with respect and care, acknowledging the sacrifices they made for their children’s well-being. He urges children to cherish their parents, especially in their old age, just as their parents cared for them when they were young.
The posts reflect Godswill’s deep gratitude and immense happiness at becoming a father, and he encourages everyone reading his message to be blessed with a good heart.
