It’s my birthday today! I had made a lot of plans for today. But due to restrictions on movement and social distancing, I can’t do much.
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My birthday was just a remembrance of my arrival into the world until 2012,
I was always grateful to be alive but it never went farther than that.
However, April 2012 made it more than just a birthday.
I woke up to a brand new world that day. I opened my eyes when they were wheeling me into the theatre.
They lifted me onto the bed, propped up on two pillows, and supported by a doctor and one anaesthetist when we got into the theatre.
“Do you remember what happened?” I was not sure, so I didn’t say anything.
“You were in an accident, you were hit by a truck. You should see your leg before we proceed into surgery. We want you to see, okay”.
I nodded.
But I couldn’t sit. My head kept wobbling and my back refused to cooperate.
When I finally looked down and saw my leg or what was left of it, I was forced out of my drugged state.
It was horrible, although it didn’t register much then.
I couldn’t eat meat for two years. My heel was almost ripped off. I could see the bones in the openings where the flesh were torn off, ragged.
I woke up two days later. And got home four months later a brand new person with a brand new life.
And so I was reborn again on my birthday
Since then I started celebrating my Birth and Rebirth on my birthday.
Because I got a new life, a second chance to live again, to try again to be better than I used to be.
Not everyone gets the chance to die and come back to life twice on the same day they were born.
So, I want you to celebrate with me again this year, my birth and rebirth.
I live to see my 40th birthday, not because I am worthy or better but because of His mercies.
I wanted to celebrate with my friends. Then I realised to be grateful, happy, thankful and sharing my story is more.
If I can inspire, motivate or uplift someone then this day would be complete. And I will be happier.
I walked through the valley of the shadow of death, through fire and He brought me out stronger, and better.
Today, I pray for all who are in agony, distressed, depressed or their loved ones, may the Lord soothe your pain.
May He bring you out of all that bring tears to your eyes. And make you better, and stronger. So you can rise and tell the story of how you overcome.
If my story has touched or blessed you in any way, don’t forget to share.
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Wow! What an incredible thing to live through. Thank you for sharing it with the world. What a blessing every day we are given is. Thanks for this reminder!
Thank you so much for reading.
Happiest of birthdays! Life is such a blessing and your living proof of that.
I love that.
Thank you!
Oh my goodness. What an amazing story! I would love to hear more about your rebirth AND I would also love to feature you in Daily Inspired Life. Your story would be perfect.
Sure, I would love that.
Here is my email address: olufunkekolapo@protonmail.com
And thank you.
Happy Fortieth BIrthday, I have to say forty is the new thirty and I have enjoyed mine so far!
I sure hope to enjoy mine too 🙂
Thank you!
I got a little sad hearing your story but happy in the thought that you are celebrating your 40th. Happy Birthday.
Thank you.
Happy 40th birthday! Hope it’s a great year and here’s to many more to come 🙂
Thanks for the wishes.
happy belated birthday …. just love to read your whole life journey ….. Thanks for sharing it … was an amazing blog…..
So inspiring. Happy belated birthday to you.
Happy Birthday to you! Great post about reflecting and remembering your 40 years!
Thank you
Happy Birthday to you! I do hope you will be able to enjoy it and celebrate it in the best way! Wishing you all the best. 40 is just the beginning
Happy fabulous 40th birthday! What an inspiring story! Thanks for sharing.
Your experience has a wonderful impact to your readers and I could attest to that. Continue writing because you are inspiring.
Thank you!
Tears welled up in my eyes right now! To read through the story of your rebirth and also very privileged to be one of your childhood friend. We take so many things for granted in life and we wallow about mundane things of this world. Not everyone actually get a second chance but I am delighted by your story and it has helped me to infer more into the blessing of the Lord rather than blessings. Happy 40th babe 😘!
Thanks a lot, Ore.
Your words sure brightened my day 🙂
A beautiful post. You are a beautiful and full of energy to live your dreams.
Happy birthday Olufunke! More years in life. More wins blogging.
Thank you!
Happy birthday and Rebirth to you dear,,at that ore you are still BEAUTIFULLY and WONDERFULLY MADE.OKAY
Thanks a lot Ore. I really appreciate that.
Happy Birthday and we are delighted that you shared it with us so that we can delight in your celebration.
Thank you!
Hope you’ve had a wonderful birthday! Forty is such a milestone.
Happy Birthday! Cheers to many more adventures and happiness.
Thanks a lot for the wishes.
Happy belated birthday beautiful.a toast to 40 years.
Wow I can relate to your pain. I was in a car accident too and it change my life so yes it is a blessing to see each and every birthday
Happy birthday to you! Such an inspiring post,love it..