"When I Married My Husband, He Had Nothing. We Were Even Sleeping On The Floor - Mrs Jennifer Iheanacho, CEO Christy Bakery

Mrs. Jennifer Iheanacho is the CEO of Christy Bakery & Foods, a fast growing pastry company in Lagos.

Seeing her at first and seeing the beauty of her luxurious home and the number of businesses she operates as the CEO, one would think she was born with a silver spoon or married to an oil tycoon right from day one. Not knowing all she has been able to achieve presently weren't there at the beginning but gotten via hard work, true love & commitment and through the grace of God.

Read her testimony below

"When I met my husband and started wedding plans. he had nothing. He was even squatting with a friend. Then he rented a house, we were sleeping on bare floor, then he bought a mattress and television. We got married and today we live in our own house. It's 15 years now."

Wow! Stories like this is what I call a true love story. A couple's rise from grass to grace as a result of their love, commitment and support for each other.

Hope ladies of today will be able to learn a thing or two from such inspiring love stories when they are about to get married. Even if your boo doesn't have everything, your love and commitment to each other can take you two from glory to glory. like they say, Rome wasn't built in a day... And remember what its written in Proverbs 18:22, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord."

I have a question to ask.

Why is it always women giving these stories.

...When I married my husband, HE HAD NOTHING.
...When I married my husband, HIS HOUSE WAS EMPTY.
...When I married my husband, HE DIDN'T HAVE A JOB.

I rarely see men share such stories. Are men not proud of their wives post-marriage achievements?

How many ladies are prepared to be patient with a man that is yet to 'hit the jackpot'? Every woman wants an already made man. That is not to say that such expectation is wrong but what happens when the potential for such is there and the lady is not prepared for the waiting game? Your guess is as good as mine.

These kind of stories shows the beauty of true love and sticking with each other in thick and thin.

If a girl can't stay with you when you have nothing, she does not deserve being with you when you have plenty

So we should fry beans?

pocohantas:
I have a question to ask.

Why is it always women giving these stories.

...When I married my husband, HE HAD NOTHING.
...When I married my husband, HIS HOUSE WAS EMPTY.
...When I married my husband, HE DIDN'T HAVE A JOB.

I rarely see men share such stories. Are men not proud of their wives post-marriage achievements?

That's not true. I would say it's the other way around because its usually men who praise their wives and shower them with gifts (a car, money, etc) for their patience in sticking with them when they had nothing.

Differential:
That's not true. I would say it's the other way around because its usually men who praise their wives and shower them with gifts (a car, money, etc) for their patience in sticking with them when they had nothing.

On social media?

No, I am not talking of praising her for sticking with him when he had nothing. That's what she should do.

I'm talking of a man boasting of his wife's personal achievements
E.g, when I married my wife, SHE DIDN'T HAVE A ANYTHING, NOW SHE IS THE CEO OF CHRISTY BAKERY.

Now, tell me how many of that you've seen. That's the question.

I covet this kind of testimony.

pocohantas:
I have a question to ask.

Why is it always women giving these stories.

...When I married my husband, HE HAD NOTHING.
...When I married my husband, HIS HOUSE WAS EMPTY.
...When I married my husband, HE DIDN'T HAVE A JOB.

I rarely see men share such stories. Are men not proud of their wives post-marriage achievements?

just an avenue to flaunt achievements and form virtuous as the same time.

pocohantas:
I have a question to ask.

Why is it always women giving these stories.

...When I married my husband, HE HAD NOTHING.
...When I married my husband, HIS HOUSE WAS EMPTY.
...When I married my husband, HE DIDN'T HAVE A JOB.

I rarely see men share such stories. Are men not proud of their wives post-marriage achievements?

just an avenue to flaunt achievements and form virtuous as the same time. �

We rise together and ride together, is the wish of every sane person, not rise together and ride separately

pocohantas:
I have a question to ask.

Why is it always women giving these stories.

...When I married my husband, HE HAD NOTHING.
...When I married my husband, HIS HOUSE WAS EMPTY.
...When I married my husband, HE DIDN'T HAVE A JOB.

I rarely see men share such stories. Are men not proud of their wives post-marriage achievements?

We thank God and leave it at that, however its women that have issue with marrying for wealth/comfort so they are the ones who need to share the story to inspire others that you don't always need yo marry up.

akankemi1:

just an avenue to flaunt achievements and form virtuous as the same time.

just an avenue to flaunt achievements and form virtuous as the same time. �

Madam ronke of LAU.....ow r u?loool

madam you did not tell us when you wanted to leave him to marry babadejo why na
she saw potenntials that why she was with him less i forget
he was still giving her three sqare meals otherwise you know the rest
we women can pretend

pocohantas:


On social media?

No, I am not talking of praising her for sticking with him when he had nothing. That's what she should do.

I'm talking of a man boasting of his wife's personal achievements
E.g, when I married my wife, SHE DIDN'T HAVE A ANYTHING, NOW SHE IS THE CEO OF CHRISTY BAKERY.

Now, tell me how many of that you've seen. That's the question.

Most men aren't talkers but doers. That a man does not (vocally) boast about his wife's personal achievements post-marriage does not mean he is not proud of her. He will celebrate her and show it in his deeds and actions towards her rather than with words. Again, he might buy her gifts, help her out financially, give her his time, perform acts of service, etc. It's the same way some men don't say "I'm sorry" (aka. Omotola Jalade's husband, Capt Ekeinde) but instead show it; or won't let others see them cry. Sometimes it's because they don't know how to express their emotions like women, but are better at showing them. Sometimes it's pride.

Besides, actions > words. Some men can lie with their words for the purpose of telling a woman what she wants to hear but very few can lie with their actions, which is why it's always a good idea to look at a man's actions towards you/how he treats you to gauge how he feels about you and not rely on what he says alone.

Differential:
Most men aren't talkers but doers. That a man does not (vocally) boast about his wife's personal achievements post-marriage does not mean he is not proud of her. He will celebrate her and show it in his deeds and actions towards her rather than with words. Again, he might buy her gifts, help her out financially, give her his time, perform acts of service, etc. It's the same way some men don't say "I'm sorry" (aka. Omotola Jalade's husband, Capt Ekeinde) but instead show it; or won't let others see them cry. Sometimes it's because they don't know how to express their emotions like women, but are better at showing them. Sometimes it's pride.

Besides, actions > words. Some men can lie with their words for the purpose of telling a woman what she wants to hear but very few can lie with their actions, which is why it's always a good idea to look at a man's actions towards you/how he treats you to gauge how he feels about you and not rely on what he says alone.

Very nice perspective. Thanks.

pcguru1:


We thank God and leave it at that, however its women that have issue with marrying for wealth/comfort so they are the ones who need to share the story to inspire others that you don't always need yo marry up.

LOL. Okay naa
Hypergamy in women no be today tinx.

Florblu:
I covet this kind of testimony.

i tap from u too

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Congrats. Nothing new. Most new couples start from scratch. Not everyone looks for a made man to latch on.

pocohantas:


Very nice perspective. Thanks.

I'm surprised you're not arguing, considering how you're always arguing with everyone.

Differential:


I'm surprised you're not arguing, considering how you're always arguing with everyone.

Nothing worth arguing about here

pocohantas:
I have a question to ask.

Why is it always women giving these stories.

...When I married my husband, HE HAD NOTHING.
...When I married my husband, HIS HOUSE WAS EMPTY.
...When I married my husband, HE DIDN'T HAVE A JOB.

I rarely see men share such stories. Are men not proud of their wives post-marriage achievements?

Not d rule, but must successful ladies intimidate their partners.

U rarely see them allowing their partners to bomb too!? The guys in question live like pampered pets, which is an aberration in africa!? No self respecting man, will live off a woman!