- Rose Peter Graham
It’s my birthday, a day I mark another milestone and another trip around the sun. In the outpouring of goodwill, love and sincere felicitations from friends and strangers alike, I find the gentle whisper of God’s enduring grace.
As I celebrate this day, I can’t help but reflect on my life’s journey. I think back on my simple background and the odds that I beat to get where I am today. The endemic and systemic rot that cast hardworking men of the uniform like my father into the most desperate circumstances left me having to fight harder than others to propel myself through life.
I was a fighter. I dug my heels when life pummeled me and swore I would make a name for myself, and make a name I did. My grit and determination were just as noticeable as my stature. In university, I juggled my studies with work. Driven by a need to see a change in society, starting from the campus, a microcosm of the larger society, I joined student Union politics and other progressive organizations. As any human subject to the vicissitudes of life, I enjoyed the highs and the lows. The most poignant of my losses being the death of a beloved friend who passed after a car accident.
My foray into broadcasting started while in school. Breaking through the barriers that seemed insurmountable was a testament to my self belief. Coming from a humble background with God as my sole connection, I stood before kings as the Bible promised in Proverbs 22:29. This humble girl from Yaba and Ogba traveled around the world, meeting with and interviewing important personalities. I traversed the world of television boldly and undeterred by circumstances.
I continue in my quest to leave an indelible mark on humanity. I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe in the divine hand of God orchestrating every move of His children, and I am blessed to among his fold.
This day, I celebrate my life, my wins and everything that seemed as a loss at the time. I celebrate the awesome, generous, unconventional, unforgettable and beautiful person that is ME. I also celebrate every one of you that has sent love my way. It is a good day and I revel in the wonderful memories it evokes and the joy it brings.
Love,
Rose.
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You are a shining example of resilience and grace. You are not just the sunshine that brightens the darkest days of many people in your life; you are the radiant light that fills them with hope, love, and boundless inspiration. Today, I celebrate the grace, the gifts and the glory of God in your life.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Rose!🌹
Happy birthday to beautiful and witty Rossy.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Happy Birthday to you madam !
ReplyDeleteWell done to you 👏
Happy Birthday my beautiful, vivacious people's person, my Love. May our good Lord grant all your wishes today and always. Bless 🙌you ❤️ 🙏 🙌 ♥️ 💛. Much Love dearest ❤️ 💖. Princess Uchenna Igwe
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you, may God bless your New Age
DeleteBeautiful darling Rose. Many happy Returns. Continue to shine. Love always
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday beautiful Rose. Have a lovely day and make time to really enjoy yourself. Keep up the good work and stay very blessed. 🙏🏾🍾🎂🍾💃🏽🍾🤣🍾❤️🙏🏾😘
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and happy birthday. May the lord continue to order your steps to glory. Wishing you peace, joy, more grace, long life with perfect health🙏🎈🎉💝
ReplyDeleteI celebrate you Rose. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy birthday. Many more years of excellent achievements and great health.
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