Reposted from @joni_the_change_agent Exterior of my house....having new look........on my return....back home after spending five years in #lagos......I was #homeless for four years and it was hell....right now I'm praying 🙏 for every homeless 🙏 folks out there....al. around the world.....especially homeless folks in #lagosisland Everything is turning around for my good. Thank you 😊 Jesus.
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#changemakers
#kindhearted
#orphans
#humanitarian
#chroniclesofjonathan11
#transformation
#compassion
#doinggood
#nigeria
#testimony
#againstallodds
#love
#voluntryservice
#philanthropist
#unitedstates
#nigeriayouth
#nigeriaindiaspora
#patriotism
#communityservice
#socialimpact
#jonithechangeagent
#accomodation
#barbaraabikeeppersonfoundation
RISING STRONG
(Long post)
“Yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable and sometimes afraid, but that doesn’t change the truth that I am brave and worthy of love and belonging,” ~ Brené Brown.
“I was reminded that shame is a liar and a story-stealer. I have to trust myself and the people I care about more than the gremlins, even if that means risking being hurt."~ Brené Brown.
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<> At a time of being very vulnerable was the same time my work as a change agent came to limelight.
<> On 23rd March, 2015 after I chose Lagos in place of Abuja. I migrated to Lagos because of the overwhelming challenges I have been faced with in a search for greener pasture I thought but I had no place of my own there. So I thought of speaking with my old time friend that stays in Lagos if he could accomodate me for a while. I moved into Lagos with my hope rising for a better situation, he accomodated me and hosted me for a week, after that week I became homeless because I didn't want to burden him. That was how my struggles of being vulnerable completely began.
<> My first Sunday in Lagos was on the 29th of March, 2015. It was the second day after the presidential election. On that day I boarded a LT bus (a common 25 seater yellow and black bus) from Berger to Obalende, Lagos my presumed destination for the Sunday worship was Lekki, Lagos. As we moved on the bus I boarded broke down on third mainland bridge. Seated in the bus having been tired of life the thought of jumping into the lagoon came. It was real and I wrestle with the thought, I resisted the suicidal thought just as demonic as it was. The Journey into becoming a change agent is more precious to me than taking my own life. I threw the thought into the bin. We were lucky to get another public transport.
<> Life became hard and I wouldn't just give up. C
To read more. PlCheck the link in my bio...
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#changemakers
#orphans
#humanitarian
#chroniclesofjonathan11
#transformation
#compassion
#nigeria
#testimony
#againstallodds
#love
#voluntryservice
#like4likes
#philanthropist
#unitedstates
#nigeriayouth
#nigeriaindiaspora
#patriotism
#communityservice
#barbaraabikeeppersonfoundation
CENTENARY POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY
Every 2nd, January is the posthumous Birthday of Iya Barbara Epperson.
Iya Barbara Epperson would have been 100 years old today.
We thank God, that She spent her life well, during her thirty two years service as American Baptist Missionary/Social Worker to Nigeria from 1953 to 1985.
During her stay in Nigeria she touched a lot of lives positively.
#IyaBarbaraEppersonAt100
Happy New Year 🎈2021.
We can show more love ❤️.
We can become more serious and responsible.
We can stop the hypocrisy.
We can smile together 😊😊😊❤️.
#ChroniclesOfJonathan
#happynewyear2021
I came here this afternoon with a gratitude heart to thank Otunba Olakunle Bolarinde the Otun Gbobaniyi of Ipetu-Ijesha,
the CEO of @cristal_holdings_ltd for all the supports that I get from him here...and beyond.
May God continue to bless you Sir.
Posted @withregram • @cristal_holdings_ltd Professing greatness is not enough, it takes pushing, working and praying as well.
Build a mindset for greatness and you will be just few steps away from achieving it.
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#gratitude
"Only an active citizenry can keep an elite that has lost his sense of mission from going astray." Professor Pat Utomi.
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#activecitizen
#badleaders
#againstallodds
#communityservice
#doinggood
#humanitarian
#chroniclesofjonathan11
#transformation
#compassion
#doinggood
#nigeria
#testimony
#againstallodds
#love
#voluntryservice
#like4likes
#philanthropist
#unitedstates
#nigeriayouth
#nigeriaindiaspora
#patriotism
#communityservice
#bostonphotographer
#newyorkphotographer
#socialimpact
#jonithechangeagent
#accomodation
#barbaraabikeeppersonfoundation
Still about my Birthday of November 4th.
Yesterday morning around 8am my Facebook account of 5000 friends was hacked by wicked people. I celebrated my birthday in a not too happy mood.
So from 8pm yesterday night to 1am this morning and again 5am this morning to 11am today.....I was working online to retrieve my account from those scammers.
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All glory be to God I finally got my Facebook account that I had worked hard to build and showcase some of the works of @barbaraabikeeppersonfoundat , my Humanitarian, social impact, environmental activism works.
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#changemakers
#kindhearted
#orphans
#doinggood
#humanitarian
#chroniclesofjonathan11
#transformation
#compassion
#doinggood
#nigeria
#testimony
#againstallodds
#love
#voluntryservice
#like4likes
#philanthropist
#unitedstates
#nigeriayouth
#nigeriaindiaspora
#patriotism
#communityservice
#bostonphotographer
#newyorkphotographer
#socialimpact
#jonithechangeagent
#accomodation
#barbaraabikeeppersonfoundation
Never let challenges of life limit you, never let challenges of life kill your dreams. Just Come out strong.
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The words 👆up here best describes me...during my very difficult times...I didn't lower my voice...
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Life was difficult...and I kept moving.
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Even when I broke down emotionally and physically...I still didn't lower my voice...The energy kept coming at every available peak time.
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I give GLORY to GOD ALMIGHTY 🙏🙏🙏👏.
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#changemakers
#kindhearted
#orphans
#doinggood
#humanitarian
#chroniclesofjonathan11
#transformation
#compassion
#doinggood
#nigeria
#testimony
#againstallodds
#love
#voluntryservice
#like4likes
#philanthropist
#unitedstates
#nigeriayouth
#nigeriaindiaspora
#patriotism
#communityservice
#bostonphotographer
#newyorkphotographer
#socialimpact
#jonithechangeagent
#accomodation
#barbaraabikeeppersonfoundation
Payback time for me.
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Two months ago he surprised me....and I shared on my Whatsapp status about his kindheartedness to me. Last Saturday again he surprised me again.
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God bless him.
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#reward
#kindhearted
#againstallodds
#orphans
#doinggood
#humanitarian
#chroniclesofjonathan11
#transformation
#compassion
#doinggood
#nigeria
#testimony
#againstallodds
#love
#voluntryservice
#like4likes
#philanthropist
#unitedstates
#nigeriayouth
#nigeriaindiaspora
#patriotism
#communityservice
#bostonphotographer
#newyorkphotographer
#socialimpact
#jonithechangeagent
#accomodation
#barbaraabikeeppersonfoundation
