“In early mornings
when the alarm rings
but my bones feel like bricks.
In lunchboxes packed with love and leftovers
.
In reports sent before the deadline,
even when my mind is clouded with worry
.
In boardrooms where I speak up even if my voice shakes.
In hugs given with tired arms.
In “yes, baby?” when I want to say “not now.”
That’s ministry.
”
―
Vive Odili,
Navigating Career, Kids, and Crisis: A Guide for Women Who Cannot Afford to Fall
