Joy of waiting

                                              
Hello Pearls.                                           
I'm a bit skeptical about this subject, but have to look pass what I feel because I told myself from inception, that this is all about YOU. I will try as much as I can not to hold back subjects that I consider important to you in your young and decision making age.

I was 28, and never had any sort of infection. When I noticed one I knew I needed medical help. Thanks to my sister, my colleague, my friends and cousins. Yes, my 16 year old cousins then. It was like I was the only one that didn't know what to do. I was embarrassed when they were lecturing me. Everyone around me knew something was wrong with me, I asked every lady in the office and church and they all laughed at me. I learn from that experience to always take and keep information so you can find them to use in times of need.

When at the hospital, some test were required. I was particularly shocked when the nurse asked me when last I was with a man and where did I get the infection from etc. I was angry but I kept a straight face and asked her calmly; Does all infection come from sexual intercourse? She said No. I told her that was a relief but out of curiosity, I asked her why she thought I must have gotten it from a man. Her very angry face turned smiley as she explained to me that I was of age and it could have been anything. 

After all the tests done, I was relieved to discover it was a minor issue, like it was nothing, may be just a toilet irritation. But I noticed all the nurses in that department were so nice to me and I in turn enjoyed the relationship because after then, even when I sneezed, I called them. Apparently, I got to know through the head of the department, that they were shocked to discover I was a virgin at 28, with my quite bubbly attitude.I appreciated that fact and I told her it was not by might. 

Where do I want to start from? Was it the constant struggles to remain in one piece before marriage or the pressure to do it from so called relationships I found myself? I went through all that as well my Pearls. All I knew was that I wanted to wait and was tempted several times not to. Salvation played a vital role, accountability helped me too. I remember several time, when I told Mama IJ, one of my destiny helpers, that I was going on dates with someone pressurizing me for sex, she would make me see every reason not to go. Sometimes she invited me over, and gave me better treats. Still, it was my choice. Thank God I listened.

Months after the hospital experience, the chosen one found me and the joy that filled his soul when he found me in a piece? I can't relate that? You've got to wait and experience it. Apart from the spiritual benefits of waiting, it helps to solidify trust in marriage, you can't trade that for few seconds of untimely pleasure.

My friends at the hospital attended my beautiful wedding and they gave me a beautiful gift. I was so elated to find out I was being dotted on just because I was a virgin. You are worth the wait my Pearl. Confess regularly that you will not trade God for emotions untold. Choose to be the last girl standing.