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Family › Re: There Are Still Men With Hearts… by Raimond(op): 1:45pm On Nov 02, 2009

Nezed:
Touching story.

This story is absurd and unfair; I’m sometimes amazed at how God does things sometimes. What will then happen to the hundreds of decent girls out there, who are not messing up, yet they can`t seem to find good husbands…this is not fair at all!
-Pamela Eka, Uyo
Funny comment but a good question.

The husband is equally a harlot for even patronizing one in the first place, so it is a case of a harlot marrying another, irrespective of their background and no matter how polished they appear.
-Cecilia Calabar
Funny but a different cynical dimension.

strongly believe that this was just God`s plan absolutely because, if Uloma had not left Aba, to `do business` in Uyo, she wouldn`t have had this sort of blessing, because whether we agree or not, this is a blessing, well planned out by God.
-Evang. Mike, Uyo
Yes oh, God has been known to utilize prostitutes. He used Rahab the prostitute.(Joshua chpt 2 vrs1-22)

I thought the first two were rather mean!!

Family › Re: There Are Still Men With Hearts… by Raimond(op): 10:09am On Oct 27, 2009

I was able to pick up some reader`s responses from this weeks editon of the paper.

Raimond:
READER`S RESPONSES

I just read through this touching article and I gave a deep thought about it. I could actually marry a prostitute, if I love her enough, just that I wouldn`t want us to remain in the same town after that.
-Anonymous, PH

This story is absurd and unfair; I’m sometimes amazed at how God does things sometimes. What will then happen to the hundreds of decent girls out there, who are not messing up, yet they can`t seem to find good husbands…this is not fair at all!
-Pamela Eka, Uyo

I strongly believe that this was just God`s plan absolutely because, if Uloma had not left Aba, to `do business` in Uyo, she wouldn`t have had this sort of blessing, because whether we agree or not, this is a blessing, well planned out by God.
-Evang. Mike, Uyo

Ashawo na Ashawo, sooner or later she`ll go back to her bad ways and will be kicked out by the man, the same way he picked her up. In fact Obama can be involved in the NGO, if he likes, the point remains a leopard cannot change his spots. Moreover the man needs deliverance.
-Anonymous, Calabar

Very Touching, they both need to commit their ways God and he will surely bless them.
-Mrs. Iroje

Before we judge, let`s not forget that harlots were not born harlots and they are humans too.
-Usen Abia, Eket

The husband is equally a harlot for even patronizing one in the first place, so it is a case of a harlot marrying another, irrespective of their background and no matter how polished they appear.
-Cecilia Calabar

Family › Re: There Are Still Men With Hearts… by Raimond(op): 7:32pm On Oct 24, 2009

ubiaa5:
Very touching story, that guy is one in a million it takes a very strong man to marry a prostitute,like the adage goes'u cant turn a LovePeddler into a housewife' but obviously he did, and i hope she appreciates it n detest from ever going back to her old ways.Wow i wonder what his family said.

That`s why i said in my earlier reply,that if i knew the guy,or happened to meet him,there are several questions i would love to ask him.

Family › Re: There Are Still Men With Hearts… by Raimond(op): 6:29pm On Oct 23, 2009

I think men like this are one in a million of us, because i wouldn`t dare try that.
If i happened to have an audience with the guy,i would really want to know the mystery behind his daring move, and strange choice
i mean what about the millions of decent sisters out there.? I know prostitutes are humans too but meeennn, this one pass my power o!
i admire the guy`s guts,but bobs,i no fit!!!

Family › There Are Still Men With Hearts… by Raimond(op): 2:46pm On Oct 23, 2009

We live in a society where women are easily vilified, abused, misunderstood; you name it. A lot of times people don`t take a second to want to find out why we do the things we do sometimes, yet they don`t waste the next second in casting aspersions.

I did not go out on the streets because I was a sex-maniac, in fact before now; I never had an ignoble opinion about sex. Don`t get me wrong I’m not trying to justify anything, just that I was more or less was a victim of circumstance, even though the choice was mine to make ultimately.

My name is Uloma (Not real name), I was born into a comfortable family of five, I’m the last born and the second girl, my parents were, and are still trading in Aba. Things took a turn for the worse when my father lost virtually all his money is a transaction that went wrong, and has not recovered since, we lived more like from hand to mouth. My elder sister got married off, as a survival strategy, while my brothers had to go work for some masters, where they hope to be `settled` at the end. I struggled to finish my secondary education, after I stayed off for some years, and by the time I was finishing I was already 23 years, only that I have a youthful look. This I did by having to sell my body sometimes (As I was introduced into the act by my friends in school, some much younger than I was: which I reluctantly obliged) When I wasn`t doing that, I was helping my now parents in the shop.
After my secondary school, I got a job as a shop attendant in the same market, and was paid peanuts, but I had to do it because I needed the money.

During the Christmas period in December of 2005,Amara (Not real names) a friend form secondary school came into town, looking quite good, and when I inquired, she told me she was in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state,` doing business`. She told me about the town and the potentials of making some good money there. I wasn`t interested initially since I had a little job, but as fate would have it, my oga fired me at the end of January 2006 for reasons best known to him.

To cut the story short, I joined Amara in Uyo to do `business`. I have to say Uyo was good, there was so much money in the place, and I never knew that town was that rich. Barely two months after I got back in the trade in Uyo, I was standing close to the location where 2nd Base a popular hangout in the ever busy `Maitama` district of the town is now located, when this clean black Toyota Camry pulled up beside me, the driver wound down and a couple of us approached the car, when we got to the guy, he made it clear that it was I, he wanted. He opened the door and said, ``hop in let`s talk``. We drove off slowly (I noticed he was handsome, had a very good scent, coupled with the good smell of his car freshener, in fact the guy was really clean, but then he appeared quite uneasy) and I thought he was going to start the normal bargaining, but rather he said, ``Hey, I’m not up for fun tonight, just let me have your name and number, so I could call you by the weekend`` I got somewhat upset, and told him he was wasting my business time and had to pay for that, he apologized and offered to make up for it. I gave him my name and number, (after telling me his name was Eno-Not real name), and gave me N500 for Suya, as he put it, and zoomed off.

He finally called by the Friday of that week, and told me where to meet him. I got there and waited for him, when he got there, I took time to assess him again as he approached where I was seated; he was dark, of average height, trim/athletic build, and a serious baby face, he could easily be mistaken for a teenager, but he was already 28 at that time. We got together in a room he got, had a few drinks (He was not into alcohol, except socially) ate and did a lot of talking: He pushed me into telling him my story, he told me about himself too. At the end, he told me he wanted us to be friends, but I quickly retorted ``you want to be friends with a prostitute,you know i sleep with other men, what are you thinking about, and what would your friends or family think? He gave me that disarming babyish smile when I said that. In the course of the conversation, he told me I was the kind of woman he wanted, shape-wise. (I`m not fat, but I have some generous amount of flesh on me and God really blessed me with the right shape). By the time we parted ways that evening; I had already developed some feelings for him, and feelings I have never had. (He was extremely nice to me).
Eno works with one of the Telecom companies and also has a shop where he sells phones and gizmos by the side, he`s from a very comfortable home (They had not always been comfortable, it came over time) He`s the only male, and the first born in a family of 3 siblings. He is very cool, so caring and I don`t doubt his love for me at all, but has his short-comings, one of which is his bad temper, which he trying to work on.

The long and short of it is that, Eno and I became friends, he immediately took me off the streets and got me a small job in his aunt’s furniture shop as an sales assistant, he made me clear my phonebook of all `clients` contact, some I even had to call and tell that I was no more in that business, but it took him a while to go public with me, he allowed things happen naturally, but gradually things fell into shape. I agreed to leave the streets because I was already in love with him, so his wish was my command. He was finally ready to face the world on my account, so we started going out together, to the club, eateries, tinapa, even went to Abuja to watch one of the 2010 world cup qualifiers, I had to get into the premier league frenzy, because he was a die-hard Arsenal fan. I met his friends and family and he met mine eventually. We have also had some moments of embarrassment but he stood his ground and by me. I am now in my third year in the School of Continuing Education, at the University of Uyo, studying psychology. We plan to move from Akwa Ibom when I’m done with my education.

I have seen men of all sorts, but not even one compares to Eno. God brought him as a light to my life, when I had given up on life, and was drifting wherever the turbulent waves of life took me. God used him to give me life again, and he took a step that 99.99% of men would not dare for the love he has for me. As I watch him sleep away beside me, I stare into his baby face and it seems like a dream, on the other side of the bedroom, Ediomo (Ibibio for Covenant), our three-month-old daughter is carefully tucked away in her crib. Each time I see my husband of 15 months, I see nothing else but RARE and PURE love in those eyes. God loves me so much. I still can`t seem to get a grip of this unusual occurrence in my life.
Eno and I are already working together with some like-minded friends and the wife of the state deputy governor, on an NGO that is set to take `Maitama` girls off the street and give their lives a meaning. I was blessed that things turned out for good for me, but my husband and I have a burden for the hundreds of street girls out there, who might not be so lucky.

GOD BLESS ALL THE GOOD MEN THAT ARE STILL WALKING THE FACE OF THE EARTH!!!

This piece was written with my husband`s full consent. He actually proof-read, edited and did the correction, with some parts of the script removed for reasons he termed too sensitive.
Culled form the Community shield,an Uyo based local daily.

Romance › Re: 5 Reason Why Some Men Prefer Ashawo To Homely Babes by Raimond(m): 4:39pm On Oct 15, 2009

100% bulldung!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Family › Re: My Junior Brother Masturbates (He's Married). What Do I Do? by Raimond(m): 4:50pm On Oct 13, 2009

Call 911

Family › Re: What Can Make You Leave Your Partner? by Raimond(m): 4:49pm On Oct 13, 2009

Ashawo tongue

Christianity Etc › Re: Is It Permissible To Adapt Secular Music For Worship?? by Raimond(m): 12:45pm On Oct 12, 2009

Personally i have no issues with it,as long as the lyrics carry the right message, but my fear is that if not moderated,could lead to error.

Autos › Re: 2009 B M W X 6 ( One In Africa, Live With Inspired ) by Raimond(m): 9:50am On Nov 27, 2008

God PUNISH POVERTY FOREVER!!!! lipsrsealed

Music/Radio › Re: What Are You Listening To Right Now? by Raimond(m): 4:46pm On Nov 25, 2008

J Martins-Track 1.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only by Raimond(m): 11:43am On Nov 25, 2008

May the reign of Fab4,herald a positive turn around for us.Can i have an Amen! grin

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only by Raimond(m): 10:45am On Nov 21, 2008

Get well soon Walcott

Dr. Kitaun,good to have you back.

Expecting a very nice game tomorrow.May the best side of the day win sad

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only by Raimond(m): 8:24am On Nov 17, 2008

Pretty busy to say anything,I`ll be back!

Culture › Re: Please What Do You All Feel About Halloween,the Mask Party by Raimond(m): 11:16am On Nov 14, 2008

It`s demonic.Subtle devil-worship tongue

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 11:05am On Nov 14, 2008

HNIC:
Its necessary to respond to these clowns at times.
We should say NO to falsehood,fiction,mischief and outright lies on this thread.

HNIC, i`ll agree with you on that.I used to think we should simply ignore these fellows,but they amount of virus they spew could corrupt the thread,so one needs to put the facts right.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 9:19am On Nov 13, 2008

It`s so sweet to be tagged underdogs this term. Ya`ll will be shocked when we nibble our way to the the EPL title. wink

Meanwhile i had a dream that Warri Wolves beat Man U. @ OT ,by 3-0,then beat Chelsea by 4-0 @ SB tongue

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Fans: Identify Yourselves Here (Old) by Raimond(m): 9:05am On Nov 13, 2008

Very soon Warri Wolves will hit Stamford Bridge and take three points grin

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 9:41am On Nov 12, 2008

The CC game was wonderful.Judging from yesterday`s game, the future of English club footbal belongs to Arsenal.With such an armada of teenage `assassins`,other teams should be worried about the future,because by the time the team fully matures,and is spiced up with some dose of experience,we`ll be ironing-out the first teams of Chelsea,Man U and the rest with ease tongue

My area of concern for our CC team is this:will they be able to hold their own against the Chelseas of this world on current form? The next stage of the cup will tell.I pray we don`t get a killer fixture in the quarters.

All the same,the boys are simply super, and i pray the remaining games favour them!!

Politics › Re: Lagos Bans Governors, Others From Use Of Sirens by Raimond(m): 9:19am On Nov 12, 2008

Long overdue,all the same,better late than never!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 8:16pm On Nov 08, 2008

Congratulations to US.but let`s not get carried away by this victory,but rather let`s pray we can build momentum, going forward because this game can actually mark a positive turn-around in our title challenge!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Plans N11.3m Weekly Pay For Mikel by Raimond(m): 10:36am On Nov 07, 2008

Maga/Mugu (Chelsea) wan pay---shout alleluya!!! grin

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 10:33am On Nov 07, 2008

rasputinn:

I can see the atmosphere this morning is filled with much humour

It`s a good sign!

Politics › Re: Naval Officers Beat Up A Lady And Stripped Her - Watch Video by Raimond(m): 10:28am On Nov 07, 2008

Bastards,bloody pathetic bastards_ angry

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 10:25am On Nov 07, 2008

allboyz:
O boy, This wkend cracker will pull surprises,

imagine people talking down at Gunners even at the fact that we are playing in our home at Emirates, i feel something deeply that ARS will carry the day, " i have never been this hopeful" - Obama, But tonight, i say that we shall break then UNITED folks and divide them by 3 goals

YES WE CAN!!!!!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 9:43am On Nov 06, 2008

Sad,Sad,Sad!!!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 4:25pm On Nov 05, 2008

That all Gunners will smile again from this evening till William Gallas lifts that piece of metal,_YES WE CAN! grin

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 4:20pm On Nov 05, 2008

kay_pumpin:
@CRIZ
first vision:VELA to become a HERO on 4th of Nov by scoring a brace:YES HE CAN
RIO to become a ZERO by scorin an own goal:YES HE CAN

Final result:Arsenal 3 Manchester United 1(of course Ronney will be the goal scorer, NO HE can't,

Yes we can all say a big AMEN!!!! grin

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 4:04pm On Nov 05, 2008

Cristalz:
Prayer/fasting venue : Mukinazza's house (the backyard o. . .her oga go vex if una enter)

Prayer organizer: Debosky

Prayer warriors: HNIC, A-40, kay_pumpin, klo, Rasputinn, Raimond
Guest warrior: Nateevs( from Bluey Chapel)

General Overseer: Loyika(GCFR, FFF, QQQ)

Caterer-in-chief: Mukinatrix (water only,please. Not necessarily chilled)

Chief host: Mukinatrix

Na now them begin know God

Criz,me prayer warrior/boxer/fighter ke--Dem tell u say i dey go Cele grin

Come to think of it: Prayer warrior--YES I CAN!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by Raimond(m): 9:42am On Nov 05, 2008

Come saturday, YES WE CAN!!!!!

Foreign Affairs › Re: Nairaland Polls: Vote For Obama Or Mc Cain Here! by Raimond(op): 9:21am On Nov 05, 2008

Polls had closed.Thanks for voting our man in!

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