Saturday, June 17th is
exactly one year after Chinenye Desire Benjamin suffered severe burns
following a fatal gas explosion in her houseThe 22-yr-old's burns was so severe that she had to seek help from well meaning Nigerians in getting proper medical treatment. See previous story
here and her Facebook post below:
"Unforgettable 17th Of June!!! I woke up today remembering how my
whole life flashed before my eyes, a thousand things I would and
wouldn’t have done swept through my mind in milliseconds while my body
roasted on, the fire was everywhere.
I looked at the cylinder and the
burning waste bin beside it, I was horrified, I thought it was going to
explode, I defenitely thought that moment was my last, … In my shock
and fear I managed to unlock and run out from one of the jammed doors,
still terrified, I couldn’t understand what just happened, it felt like
I looked death in the eye and it looked away. I was numb.
Today marks ONE YEAR of the tragic GAS EXPLOSION that almost claimed my life.
I am most grateful to God Almighty that I am not just Living but a
Testimony. My everyday life is a testimony, my ability to breathe, talk,
walk, see, hear, and do every other thing I can is a testimony.
I
watched people die, but God still kept me, Grace kept me, I cannot
begin to talk about my experience at the hospital, fear of not making it
to the next day was all that filled the ward, fear of waking up to the
realization that the person just beside you has passed away and you
thinking you might be next was so intense, on many occasions I was goin
to give up, pain and fear was an everyday torment, but Mercy said NO.
Instead, my experience made the Grace of an invincible God visible.
Recovery after the incident isn’t easy I must say. Being a liability
and always dependent, feels just like my life is on hold. All sorts of
uncontrollable emotions run through me, sometimes I’d feel depressed,
lonely, abandoned, stranded, the list goes on and on, but the Bravest
thing I ever did in this first tough 1 year is continuing my life even
when i wanted to give up.
I thereby use this medium to appreciate
God Almighty, my family, my friends {who haven’t left}, and every other
person that has tolerated me, thank y'all for the encouragement,
kindness and love they sure keep me going. Life is Tough but I’ve got a
God that’s Tougher, I'll do my very best to remain Strong and
Unbreakable.
HAPPY 1 YEAR GRACE ABOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO ME.
More photos and video below...
Glad you survived Baby, plenty hugs to you Sweetie.😘😘💕🌹🌹
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Delete... Merited happiness
This really touched me. God bless you and make you stronger.
DeleteChai Nne m oma... don't worry soon dey will all wipe out... black is beautiful
DeleteEyaa! thank God for ur life.
ReplyDeleteEyaa! thank God for ur life.
ReplyDeleteChai! I thankGod for you o. I r still beautiful OK.
ReplyDeleteWow, I thank God on your behalf #Faithful God
ReplyDeleteWonderful God we have.stay strong girl.nothing do u.
ReplyDeleteIt is well
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Hmmmm it is well
DeleteGod is worthy. Him alone deserves all the praise
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus
ReplyDeleteLove ur spirit my dear. U will have all u desire in life. Amen
ReplyDeleteI am thankful to God on your behalf dear...You still look so beautiful
ReplyDeleteGod is your backbone. Am happy for you
ReplyDeleteThank God,Dear it is well.
ReplyDeleteThough it is so painful, but thank God for the gift of life and stay strong...
ReplyDeleteThough it is so painful but thank God for the gift of life and be strong girl...
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Glory to God you survived
ReplyDeleteDAVIES GABRIEL EMINEDOKI
God be praised
ReplyDeleteThank God for saving u
ReplyDeleteWow praise be our miraculous and awesome God. Onye osiri di ga adiriri.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you dear
ReplyDeleteMercy said No! Glory to God in the highest!!
ReplyDeleteso proud of you dear. Y still look gorgeous inspite all you have been through.
ReplyDeleteLive on dear!!
ReplyDeleteThan God for you,the enemy definitely lost the battle over you. Keep strong and never give up on God cis he won't give up on you.
ReplyDeleteChaii. Crying so bad. Oh no. What a life. God knows I'm crying here. I feel so bad to see dis, this gas accident is so bad. I don't know wat causes it. Is dat they don't tight the gas well or what? We dat use it should be very careful. Life is not easy. We go through different things in life but still smile bcos we have hope. This life is much more Dan hw u see it. For every1 DAT has ever gone through shit b4 knows wat I'm saying.
ReplyDeleteOh I just read the previous story. She turned on the gas and struck the matches the gas didn't on then she did it again. That was the mistake. U have to off it b4 trying again. U don't leave it on and try again. I'm nt blaming her 4 wat happened but I jst saw the cause
ReplyDeleteMay God comfort you my Adorable friend. It is well
ReplyDeleteMay God comfort you my Adorable friend. It is well
ReplyDeleteHEYA
ReplyDelete-D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds
We've got a living God
ReplyDeleteStill pretty. May God make u happy all ur life
ReplyDeleteGod bless you dear. We thank Jehovah Rapha for saving and healing you. May His name be praised
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus!
ReplyDeleteaww and you just managed to inspire me this morning, thanks for that. and she still looks pretty against all odd, I thank God for your life 😘
ReplyDeleteI thank GOD for spearing your life. To Him alone be all the glory. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThank God for your life
ReplyDeleteI love you
ReplyDeleteI love you
ReplyDeleteU should be celebrated
ReplyDeleteOmg!!! Glory be to His name. I rejoice with you nd celebrate your life today. May God continue to over see your affairs,IJN.
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