- A Nigerian lady who survived a cooking gas explosion has decided to mark one year of her victory
- The young lady took the time to share her testimony and appreciate God
A Nigerian lady identified as Desire Chinenye Benjamin has shared some amazing photos of herself after surviving a cooking gas explosion. The unfortunate incident that changed her life forever happened on June 17, 2017.
Benjamin used the opportunity to share her testimony and appreciate everyone who stood by her during the time she was down. She recovered quickly and miraculously; the young lady is having a wild kick at life.
The young lady took to her Facebook page to talk about her journey and the life lessons she learnt in the process. Being in the hospital ward filled her with fear while she was there as people died daily. The fear of being the next victim hung loosely in the air.
Photos of the young lady before and after the explosion.
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According to her, the constant pain made her want to give up on many occasions but mercy said no. Her experience made the grace of an invincible God more visible. She acknowledged that recovering from the incident has not been easy but she managed to pick up her life from that point.
Benjamin used the opportunity to appreciate everyone who tolerated her while she was dependent and regarded as a liability. The kindness, love and encouragement they have shown her got her going.
Check out more pictures from Benjamin’s amazing recovery:
1. Bouncing back
2. The dark days
3. Before the accident
Read the young lady's testimony here:
"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."
Watch the videos of her trying to talk and walk after the fire incident:
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