The latest is my mom's 'final' ultimatum for me to choose between her and my fiance. She has made it very clear that she will not bless a marriage of her daughter to a foreigner.
My dad asked me to listen to my mom since according to him, I will not be received well on the other side without my mom's blessings.
To say I am shattered is an understatement!
What next?
I have discussed all my parents' misgivings with my fiance who has taken them in good stride. Its a pity that he is not being judged on the basis of who he is as a person but where he is from. He has been extremely supportive and committed himself to standing by me throughout this time. I cannot thank him enough especially owing to the fact that this already is too much to bear for me and I cannot imagine what it is on his part since he is the subject of contention.
We still are planning to spend our lives together and are taking everything step by step. I know my disregard for the ultimatum will be regarded as rebellion by my parents and I dont really know how far this will break or make my family but one thing for sure, I am so happy with the man in my life now and I would not think of having anybody else as a husband. We have come a long way. My recovery, his support and love for me and my son as well as accepting to take on the role of a father to my son.
At such times I find it hard to pray but am hoping God shall give me the strength to deal with this phase and pull me out of this hurdle with less collateral damage.
