A single man who wanted to raise children badly gets his chance when someone leaves him a basket containing a baby girl — imagine his shock when he discovers who her mother is years later. Paul Matthews knew the benefit of hard work; he was a workaholic from San Francisco, California, where he was the head of a tech company he built from scratch. The company was doing well, but he soon started to feel lonely, after which he realized that his focus on his company’s growth had left him no chance to do any socializing. He first had the…
Author: town gist
Experiencing the profound sorrow that accompanies the loss of a spouse with whom you’ve shared five decades of your life is an indescribable challenge. The haunting question of “What will I do now?” echoes in the minds of many facing such a heartbreaking situation. For 81-year-old Tony Trapani, the passing of his wife after half a century of marriage left him grappling with a sense of emptiness and loneliness. Sorting through his wife’s personal belongings, Tony carried the weight of grief as he navigated through the difficult task. However, amidst this process, an unexpected discovery altered the course of Tony’s…
I was in the university when Theo found his way into my life. He was smitten with me the moment he laid his eyes on me. He didn’t say anything but I knew it. I tend to have that effect on men. They all wanted me, and they still do. There were those who wanted a taste of me. There were also others who desired to own me. I am that girl who is every man’s type but my charisma was so intimidating that only the brave few could approach me. Some people who knew me at the time referred…
Being a part of the Jehovah’s Witness church, I adhere to the belief that marrying within the church community is encouraged, as it is believed to facilitate the preservation of shared faith and doctrines. However, my challenge lies in the fact that I haven’t encountered anyone within my church who expresses a genuine interest in marrying me. The men from my church who enter my life seem more focused on physical attraction and intimacy rather than getting to know me on a deeper, personal level. I, however, am committed to maintaining my chastity until marriage. This is a principle I…
In the initial stages of our relationship, she would visit me, and as the night progressed, she would leave. The dynamic was still fresh, and both of us were navigating the process of getting to know each other while occasionally displaying shyness. Despite my desire for her to spend the night, she consistently departed, regardless of how late it became. Yearning for her to stay overnight, I struggled to find the courage to communicate this to her. Even after five months, the situation remained unchanged. Eventually, I decided to address the matter and said, “Why not sleep over? It’s not…
I recall a few weeks after accepting Stanley’s proposal, Yaw unexpectedly entered the scene. I had no prior acquaintance with him. One day, he visited the shop and expressed his liking for me. Bewildered by his audacity, I questioned, “No, you can’t just declare your liking out of the blue. You barely know me. Do you even know my name?” Sensing my discomfort, he responded, “I didn’t mean to upset you. I couldn’t contain it. The moment I saw you, I felt a warmth that could only be love. I apologize if that bothered you.” Accepting his apology, he then…
We are a family of four, with our first child being seven years old and the second one five. These two children are the greatest blessings of my youth. I happen to be the only child of my parents. According to my mother’s narrative, she faced hardships before having me. After seven years of marriage without conceiving, her husband divorced her, opting for another woman. Tragically, the woman he chose was my mother’s close friend. Within a year, they welcomed a child together. This situation made my mother a subject of ridicule. People would cast judgment, commenting, “If you fear…
Three years into our marriage, my husband embarked on a journey to Canada in pursuit of better opportunities. It marked a joyous occasion for our family. At that time, our children were quite young, but I felt grateful to God for opening doors for the leader of our household. I viewed this move as the breakthrough we needed to transform our lives. Although the prospect of having him reside miles away across the ocean was daunting, we were resolute in making our marriage thrive. We pledged to each other that the distance would not extinguish our love or dismantle our…
“After successfully completing Senior High School with commendable grades, I found myself employed as a hotel receptionist, primarily due to financial constraints. Despite being acknowledged as intelligent by those who crossed paths with me, a recurring question persisted: ‘Why aren’t you pursuing further education?’ My unwavering response was consistently rooted in the lack of financial means for continued studies. Saving from my modest salary barely covered basic living expenses, and unfortunately, my boyfriend Kweku, who was unemployed at the time, couldn’t provide any assistance. Then, an unexpected influence entered my life—a pastor I encountered at the hotel where I was…
I found myself in a situation where I was living paycheck to paycheck. Despite having a job secured with my SHS certificate, the income was insufficient. Every penny I earned had to cover rent, transportation, food, and bills, and often fell short. Family support was not an option due to their own financial difficulties, leaving me essentially on my own. want to keep living paycheck to paycheck, I made the decision to pursue further studies and obtain a degree that could open doors to a better job. However, the challenge was finding the financial means to fund my education. My…