Mercy Aigbe, the Nollywood actress, recently shared her heartfelt reasons for initially hesitating about allowing her daughter to study abroad. Through an Instagram post, she conveyed the emotions and concerns she experienced while making this decision.
Her daughter, Michelle, was reassuring and helped alleviate Aigbe’s worries by promising to be fine while abroad. Aigbe highlighted the strong mother-daughter bond they share, acknowledging their shared experiences and unwavering support for each other.
Aigbe admitted that letting Michelle study abroad was a challenging decision, as it led to tears and concerns about her daughter’s safety. However, she expressed deep gratitude for her choice, recognizing Michelle’s commitment to the values and principles instilled in her, which have contributed to her success.
As Michelle enters this new phase of her life, Aigbe offered heartfelt prayers for her daughter’s journey, seeking God’s guidance and protection. She expressed confidence that, with God’s presence, Michelle would thrive and conquer any challenges she encounters.
In her words; “For 22 years, you have been constant in my life. I remember when I decided you would be going to study abroad; I was so scared of so many things, but you kept assuring me you would be fine. I cried so many times because I was so worried about you leaving my side, but today, I am so thankful that I made that decision. Look at you. Look at how far you have come.”