Hello!
It's been a minute. I sincerely apologize. Life has been pretty full and from the title of this newsletter, you can tell that I had a big move recently, and that's what this email is all about.
You may already know that my husband and I had to do long-distance for a large part of our relationship. He moved to Canada a few months after we started dating, while I was in Nigeria. He came home for the wedding in early July and left shortly after the wedding. So, we also had to do long-distance for about 5 weeks of our marriage.
Long-distance relationships can be beneficial, but they are also tough. I had a conversation with an acquaintance recently who's currently in a long-distance relationship and was reminded how challenging it is to have a partner who lives on a different continent and time zone. My heart goes out to anyone in this situation. God is your strength and comfort. Some days are harder than others, but it will pass. Soon, you will be reunited with your beloved. I'm praying for ease with that process for you.
Having to do marriage long-distance as a newlywed was one of the most difficult things ever. I'm not sure where I gathered the strength to live apart from my husband. I'm pretty certain God carried me through the period, and I'm so thankful that it's over now.
I moved to Canada to join my husband a couple of weeks ago. The story of how I got into this country is one for another day. I'll probably make an episode about it later. But I applied for a Master’s program in Canada, so I could further my career and also reunite with my husband. Talk about killing two birds with a stone. God came through for me. My coming to Canada at this time is a story laced with a lot of hard work, redefining my future goals, plenty tears and stress, but ultimately so much grace from God, favour, and support.
You know how people say to be sure God is leading you to move abroad before you japa, and I quite agree with that. For me, it was like God lined the path and pointed so clearly. 😂. To be honest, I never thought I'd ever move to Canada. If you'd asked me two years ago, I'd just laugh and call you delulu. But God had other (better) plans. Meeting my husband firmly established me in God’s will for my life. I got so much clarity about my assignment and some of the things God would have me do. Let me just go off on a tangent here and say that when God blesses you with a spouse, your life will fall into place. Well, kinda. It's a test to know if you are with the right person. You may not necessarily move abroad or undertake a graduate program like me, but things will align to place you where you should be. The right person moves you along in the right direction - a God-designed direction.
Settling into life as an international student and married woman in Canada has been interesting. I love the city we are in now, and the weather is manageable (save for early mornings and late nights), but I've heard winter can be brutal. Keeping my fingers crossed that I don't freeze. 😂. We already have a lovely Nigerian community here so I'm not so homesick. I think I'll enjoy living in Canada. I'll keep you updated with time.
Finally, I'm resuming the podcast in October. I can't wait! Please let me know if there are any topics you want me to address or just send me content ideas. I'll be sure to consider them. Also, please pray for me to be consistent and find a way to manage my new responsibilities properly. Also, don't forget to follow me on social media @eniola_ash. Sometimes, I drop some of the gist there first because it's easier to do a social media post than write a full email. We also have a couples’ page on IG if you're interested in all that lovey-doveyness - @_theashaolus
I apologize if this email is a bit scattered. I wanted to get it out today and quit procrastinating.
All my love,
Eniola
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Thank you Jesus!👏🏽