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BoldBrainz:
I didn't read this your novel.

I only opened the thread to find out if you're dead yet. And if you're not, to ask when you're actually dying.

chai! Too mean

Adaisback:
chai! Too mean

I've never really been a good person..🤷‍♂️.

BoldBrainz:
I've never really been a good person..🤷‍♂️.

too bad! Fine guy like you

Adaisback:
too bad! Fine guy like you

Lol.
You don't even know that. Just assuming I am cause I can supposedly speak English.. !

BoldBrainz:
Lol.
You don't even know that. Just assuming I am cause I can supposedly speak English.. !

not because of that. Something in me tells me that you are a fine guy.

Adaisback:
not because of that. Something in me tells me that you are a fine guy.

😂😂.
God abeg, which kind woman be this one na?!

I was also sick to the point of death. My mom told me, at a point they gave up on me.

dettolgel:
Oga maybe you were allergic to some thing in your environment. I know kids that are allergic to baby formula or certain food. It is a shame that most African family due to ignorance or and poverty they could rarely make that connection or keep a tab on such.

I recall correctly that my immediate younger brother used to get sick alot few days after eating or coming in contact with pineapples. No one could figure it out, it took years before I told my parents it was the pineapple. I didn't even know there was a name for it. They observed it and when they noticed out of ignorance they just said yeah he was a spoilt child and will get over it.

Anyways thank God for your life because in some people it could be fatal.

People get allergic to a lot of things. I had a patient that was allergic to water! I can imagine what people must have told him. Happy he didn't take their advice.
In this part of the world, ignorance, poverty and religion have given off a deadly mix. People attribute illnesses to all kinds of spirits and demons. And what's worse is that some health workers contrive to reinforce such beliefs. Yes, some of my doctor colleagues believe hypertension etc are demonic. I was asking what about scientific research and they waved it away. Ask them to bring evidence about their demonic origin, you'll hear all kinds of gibberish. So this deadly mix has spread all over and we can't help.

EmekaStanley:
This is a true story of my life. Read this story to end, it could be the most important information you’ll ever get with regards to protecting your child.

No individual ever remembers what happened to him or her in their baby or toddler days, we only get the information from parents, older siblings, neighbors or just about anyone who happened to be there at that time. It was the same with me.

One of the earliest events of my childhood that I can recall was that one particular lady that lived within the neighborhood called me, ‘Anya tititi’, anytime she was passing by and sees me.

I later realized that she was jokingly making jest of an eye condition I had at that time called Strabismus or misaligned eyes. My eyes were later to align perfectly as I got older.

When I became older to comprehend wholly, my parents told me how much I got so sick.

According to my mother, I was so sick that even the doctors could not detect what was wrong with me. I was taken to several hospitals, several tests, no result. It was this sickness that caused the strabismus then.

My mother went further to tell me that at a point after trying several hospitals with no headway, they got tired of carrying me around, tiredness of not knowing what next to do.

She said they’ll just lay me on the bed the whole day, I won’t move and the only way they’ll know that I’m still alive is that they’ll call my name, ‘Chukwuemeka’, and I’ll answer ‘huh’.

The ‘huh’ sound from me was the confirmation they needed to have that I was still alive. I was meant to understand that this was my condition for a long time.

It is important to note that this was not as a result of lack of nutrition because I was rightly told by my parents and an Aunt who babysat me, that of all my siblings, I consumed the most quality and quantity of pricey baby foods as a way to hopefully get me out of that situation.

But as God would have it, and after a long time spanning to months and few years, I began to snap out of that condition with no medication or special attention, and here am I today, a full grown man with complete functionalities. To God be the Glory.

Till this day, even as I write this, my mother and father (of blessed memory), cannot explain all that transpired – the cause, the state and the rejuvenation.

All I have myself are stories related to me; stories enough for me to acknowledge that I was preserved by God, and I still am.
But yesterday, the answer to that mystery seems to have arrived.

Apparently, I have never prayed to God to demand an answer on what happened during that period but he was benevolent enough to reveal it for my use, and also for you reading this. It could be the only reason why I am writing this.

Yesterday, my wife called a man of God she has known even before I met her.

This means I only got to know this man after I knew my wife, and I had not related this story to either of them.

I noticed she was on the phone which is normal for anyone with a mobile phone.

When she dropped the call, she came to me to say that in the course of their conversation, the man of God mentioned that when I was a child, I was so sick that everyone thought I was going to die, that she should confirm this from me.

The man said but for GOD’S MERCY, I would have died as a child and there was nothing anyone could have done to get me out of it. It feels surreal as I write this. All I can say is thank God for preserving me.

Well I confirmed to my wife that it was true.

But why was I that sick?

I didn’t know that till yesterday. And for someone like me who believes in the deep spirituality and mystery of life, I had never thought about it.

The man told my wife that when I was born, I was perfectly fine until someone came for new baby salutation.

In the part of Africa where I come from, when a woman gives birth, friends, family, neighbors and well wishers visit to congratulate the woman and husband on the arrival of the baby. Some bring gifts if they choose.

This particular person may have brought gift but he or she had a different agenda. This person touched me and cast a sick spell on me: a spell that was intended to kill me as a baby. Yes, that was why this person visited.

The world is deep, deeper than you’ll ever realize. The man of God mentioned a specific reason why this person wanted me dead as an innocent child but I will not say it because it is not for the purpose of this write up.

But like every other evil, this reason is borne out of jealousy, envy, greed and sheer wickedness.

I have a good heart, my parents have a good heart. You have a good and so do your parents but can you say that about your neighbor, friends, family, relatives or well wishers? No you can’t, unless proven.

The best form of protection you can give to your children is spiritual protection – through prayers, intercessions, sacrifices and sound admonition.

Due to the knit and communal culture of family in Africa, it may look weird to shut out your children from family.

But they must be protected from both within the family and outside the family.

Again, don’t just let anyone touch your child, especially when they are still babies. Even medical doctors advise against it.

Pray for your kids before they step out of the house and before you receive visitors – whether family or not.

This is not going about suspecting everyone and living in fear, it is about you being a parent, a protector.

Ask God to build a hedge of protection over them, He will. A lot of kids and young people are behaving strangely not because of bad training or as a result of their parents’ sins but because of an evil spell cast upon them by misguided people, either by touch or by word of mouth.

It’s a wicked world; a world where a lot goes on spiritually than it goes physically.

It is a world where every physical event is a manifestation of a concluded spiritual event. Let your children know this.

A lot of people die mysteriously, these include kids, the young and the old. But God saved me out of pure mercy and love. I mean, I was just a harmless baby. I knew next to nothing, I had hurt no one but someone wanted me dead.

You don’t need to hurt anyone before they’ll want you dead. Know this and be wise.

Summarily, I want to thank God for saving me, for preserving me and for this, I’ll remain eternally grateful.

Protect yourself and your children. Give more consideration to the spiritual aspect of this protection because you won’t always be there with your kids.

Execute the physical aspect of it as much as you are capable and leave the rest for God.

As for this person who wanted me dead as a baby, I don’t even know you and the man of God said you are dead.

If you were alive, I would have visited you to know exactly what was going through your mind. May God judge you according to your deeds.
Those who want us dead for no justifiable reason will see us shine and still die before us. Amen


Emeka Stanley

Can I get the pastor's number from you. I am passing through a phase and I need clarity.

KyleJason:
Dear Op,

Thank God you're still alive...Your parents also tried a lot for been there and never given up hope for you.

Back to the nitty gritty, have you found out the person who casted a spell on you when you were a baby? If YES, storm the person's house with a squad secretly and do the needful...Don't forget the maxim, "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth".

It's necessary to do the above act because they caused untold pains to your parents, and especially you...Also, do you know the amount your parents spent for those tests and treatments in the hospitals, to the extent that they became hopeless and resigned you on the bed?

Once again, you're lucky to be among the living and not the underworld.

Last line, thank your wife and the pastor for digging into your infantile revelation past.

Cheers!

This is the frightening reality of you people’s delusions! You would kill somebody over something that can never be proven while simultaneously voting for criminals whose crimes against humanity are proven. This is why Africa is a shit hole 😭😭😭

jaephoenix:
People get allergic to a lot of things. I had a patient that was allergic to water! I can imagine what people must have told him. Happy he didn't take their advice.
In this part of the world, ignorance, poverty and religion have given off a deadly mix. People attribute illnesses to all kinds of spirits and demons. And what's worse is that some health workers contrive to reinforce such beliefs. Yes, some of my doctor colleagues believe hypertension etc are demonic. I was asking what about scientific research and they waved it away. Ask them to bring evidence about their demonic origin, you'll hear all kinds of gibberish. So this deadly mix has spread all over and we can't help.

I recall one of my relatives told me that I should be careful that these days bad people in my village send stroke to people. She went ahead to name several people that have been afflicted by this so called wicked village man.

I then asked her if anyone among the list is younger than 30 years old, she said no. I then moved the age to 40 until we get to 60 and none of the victims were younger than 60 years old.

I asked her what stopped the man from afflicting strokes to those under 25 years old boys that have been stealing from him in the village, "na there story change."

Like you said ignorance poverty and religion are a very dangerous mix.

dettolgel:
I recall one of my relatives told me that I should becare that these days bad people in my village sends stroke to people. She went ahead to name several people that have afflicted by this so called wicked village man.

I then asked her if anyone among the list is younger than 30 years old, she said no. I then moved the age to 40 until we get to 60 and none of the victims were younger than 60 years old.

I asked her what stopped the man from afflicting strokes to those under 25 years old boys that have been stealing from him in the village, "na there story change."

Like you said ignorance poverty and religion are a very dangerous mix.

Thats Nigerians for you. And this person telling you this may be a well educated person, probably with a Ph.D but yet cannot reason logically.
Strokes are usually caused by elevated blood pressures. And because most Africans don't do yearly medicals, they don't detect it. You'll see someone tell you s/he has not been to the hospital for 50 years, that they don't get sick etc. Those are usually the people that succumb to these strokes and other complications of chronic diseases. In fact, people think doctors shouldn't handle strokes since it was 'sent' by evil people. I have had many patient relatives move their wards to churches or trado house, insisting its beyond us. Of course we can't stop them.
These scenarios of attributing diseases to demonic causes would continue because they are fueled by churches and pastors, who see such cases as sources of income. It used to be trado guys/babalawos etc fueling these ignorances. But churches have taken over the business. And its booming.

jaephoenix:
Thats Nigerians for you. And this person telling you this may be a well educated person, probably with a Ph.D but yet cannot reason logically.
Strokes are usually caused by elevated blood pressures. And because most Africans don't do yearly medicals, they don't detect it. You'll see someone tell you s/he has not been to the hospital for 50 years, that they don't get sick etc. Those are usually the people that succumb to these strokes and other complications of chronic diseases. In fact, people think doctors shouldn't handle strokes since it was 'sent' by evil people. I have had many patient relatives move their wards to churches or trado house, insisting its beyond us. Of course we can't stop them.
These scenarios of attributing diseases to demonic causes would continue because they are fueled by churches and pastors, who see such cases as sources of income. It used to be trado guys/babalawos etc fueling these ignorances. But churches have taken over the business. And its booming.

Dr you are 100% on point.

I really think it is time we started a nation wide campaign to counter the nonsense our people are being fed by religious leaders.

BoldBrainz:
😂😂.
God abeg, which kind woman be this one na?!

Woman wey go trouble you and tease you at the same time

Adaisback:
Woman wey go trouble you and tease you at the same time

How much is your bride price please?

dettolgel:
Dr you are 100% on point.

I really think it is time we started a nation wide campaign to counter the nonsense our people are being fed by religious leaders.

Lol. In Africa? In Nigeria? A country that is 99% religious? A country its religious citizens would hate on or kill someone because that person is of a different denomination or religion? Dont try it!
You're better off talking about religion in a faceless forum like Nairaland. Besides, most of them won't believe you, and its even dangerous

jaephoenix:
Lol. In Africa? In Nigeria? A country that is 99% religious? A country its religious citizens would hate on or kill someone because that person is of a different denomination or religion? Dont try it!
You're better off talking about religion in a faceless forum like Nairaland. Besides, most of them won't believe you, and its even dangerous

I get your point it is a sad situation.

BoldBrainz:
How much is your bride price please?

cum and ask my kinsmen

Adaisback:
cum and ask my kinsmen

Oya, come and give me a phone number I can reach your kinsmen with.

BoldBrainz:
Oya, come and give me a phone number I can reach your kinsmen with.

get to you soon

dettolgel:
Dr you are 100% on point.

I really think it is time we started a nation wide campaign to counter the nonsense our people are being fed by religious leaders.

jaephoenix:
Lol. In Africa? In Nigeria? A country that is 99% religious? A country its religious citizens would hate on or kill someone because that person is of a different denomination or religion? Dont try it!
You're better off talking about religion in a faceless forum like Nairaland. Besides, most of them won't believe you, and its even dangerous

Except, there is such a thing as placebo effect, which further complicates the whole issue - if you believe enough that prayers will heal you, prayers WILL heal you, even if the person praying for you is a criminal scammer! Hence instances where scammers are surprised and confused when they genuinely heal someone!
There is more to this our reality than we know!

CanadaOrBust:
Except, there is such a thing as placebo effect, which further complicates the whole issue - if you believe enough that prayers will heal you, prayers WILL heal you, even if the person praying for you is a criminal scammer! Hence instances where scammers are surprised and confused when they genuinely heal someone!
There is more to this our reality than we know!

I agree that it is complicated.

CanadaOrBust:
Except, there is such a thing as placebo effect, which further complicates the whole issue - if you believe enough that prayers will heal you, prayers WILL heal you, even if the person praying for you is a criminal scammer! Hence instances where scammers are surprised and confused when they genuinely heal someone!
There is more to this our reality than we know!

Obviously its a placebo effect. Prayers don't do diddly squat

jaephoenix:
Obviously its a placebo effect. Prayers don't do diddly squat

Well, you can’t say that because without the prayers the belief won’t be there. Just as throughout history people who sell fake cure-all potions have been confused by testimonies of people genuinely cured of incurable ailments by those same potions!

CanadaOrBust:
Well, you can’t say that because without the prayers the belief won’t be there. Just as throughout history people who sell fake cure-all potions have been confused by testimonies of people genuinely cured of incurable ailments by those same potions!

Lol. Dude, its still the placebo effect. If the fake cure-all 'works', then its an obvious placebo

CanadaOrBust:
Except, there is such a thing as placebo effect, which further complicates the whole issue - if you believe enough that prayers will heal you, prayers WILL heal you, even if the person praying for you is a criminal scammer! Hence instances where scammers are surprised and confused when they genuinely heal someone!
There is more to this our reality than we know!

It doesn't complicate anything. Research on placebos. Lemme give an example. Someone has a headache. A pastor prays for him. Now if he believes the prayer works, he'll feel the headache gone, but the headache still returns hours or days later.
We also use placebo effects in our therapy. A patient shows up with symptoms that you feel are not serious, like itchiness of the body(which you think is psychosomatic) , you prescribe something like blood tonic. The patient would feel relief. The relief didn’t come from the blood tonic but the mind.
The human mind is a wild place

ecolime:
Congrats bro.

It's a wicked world out there. I was spiritually attacked too last year. Thank God for his mercies. He took away my afflictions of several months in just 24 hours.

I pity who no get spiritual backing. God exists and he answers prayers.

Hallelujah to Jesus. your healing is permanent in Jesus name.

jaephoenix:
Lol. Dude, its still the placebo effect. If the fake cure-all 'works', then its an obvious placebo

Yes, but without the fake drug the cure wouldn’t have happened

jaephoenix:
It doesn't complicate anything. Research on placebos. Lemme give an example. Someone has a headache. A pastor prays for him. Now if he believes the prayer works, he'll feel the headache gone, but the headache still returns hours or days later.
We also use placebo effects in our therapy. A patient shows up with symptoms that you feel are not serious, like itchiness of the body(which you think is psychosomatic) , you prescribe something like blood tonic. The patient would feel relief. The relief didn’t come from the blood tonic but the mind.
The human mind is a wild place

So you’re making my point. The cure wouldn’t have happened occurred without the blood tonic

God is good