Today (June 24th) is my birthday. So, I am sitting outdoors listening to the music of the birds and reminiscing on the twists and turns of my life these 39 years. Yes! You read that correctly. I turned 39 today (June 24th for those reading it later).
In addition to the wonderful messages that have been flooding my phone since midnight, I am amazed at how many people have gone out of their way to let me know that there is no way under heaven that I can be 39. I can’t hold back the smile as I write this.
Now that I look back, there is one question that more people than I can keep track of have asked me in the last decade. Though phrased differently, the most recurrent one has always been some version of the following;
How come you are still not married? 🙂
Some have been shocked that I can be this happy as a single woman in my thirties. An even greater number are surprised that I am almost 40, not married, have no children of my own, and very happy.
So, as I sit here and drink in every bit of the joys, blessings and privileges that have constituted my life these 39 years, I am convinced that this is a subject I need to speak to. I need to let you in on how I can be 39, single and happy in a culture which suggests the exact opposite.
To do that justice, I will be producing a 7-part series of vlogs. These shall address the following questions;
- Have you never desired to be married?
- Don’t you feel sorry for yourself?
- Have you ever really been in love?
- Do you have any regrets/do you ever blame yourself?
- Don’t you miss having children of your own?
- Are you not afraid that you might end up alone in your old age?
- How do you manage to live each day with such passion?
Do these sound like things that you might be interested in? Then head on over to YouTube and subscribe to my channel. Find it here. The channel is new but I made sure to upload my favorite video of me for your enjoyment. Yeah, I am nice like that lol.
Do you have other questions about being 39, single and happy in Cameroon (or any where else in the world)? Leave them in the comments section and I will make sure I include it in my series.
Journey with Della 
You definitely don’t look 39 lol. And I want all the gist. Definitely subscribing. Don’t make us wait too long for those vlogs.
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Happy Birthday Delphine.
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Happy Birthday Del, you made my night. Now I know what you did at GWF. You really got me there. May God bless your new year as you journey to the fourth level.
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Wow. Happy birthday doc. You have indeed made my day. Just connected to your yourtube channel and i couldn’t hold the laughs as it came rushing. Its always a previlledge to hear you talk. Happy birthday once more
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Happy Birthday to you precious D. I wish you choicest blessings in the year(s) ahead! May this new year be your finest yet! I pray multiplied graces from Abba Father’s Throne upon your life for enlarged impact! Amen!
Of course, you’re in good company. I can fully relate to the Purposeful Single and Joyful life! Truthfully, I never thought I would say this at this time…but the Lord granted me absolute rest through Christ in the place of singleness and currently, my joy knows no bounds. Praise the Lord! Indeed, I’m no stranger to all 7 questions you raised. look forward to the series… You got a new YouTube subscriber 🙂 Love and miss you D. Happy 39!
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Thanks Anny. As soon as I started reading this comment on my locked screen before navigating here, I knew it was you!
So delighted to hear of your newfound rest in the place of singleness 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Life is good when it is lived with Christ at the center 🤗🤗🤗
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Hahaha How nice D! Girl, you know me well 🤗🤗. I trust you’re still revelling in the birthday mood and the new season. Enjoy the victories round about!🙏🏾
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Always want to live lk U but often afraid to voice it out knowing I might be jeered at and the society might turn on me. Few times I tried, I was told I wasn’t normal or I wouldn’t succeed.
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Always want to live lk U but often afraid to voice it out knowing I might be jeered at and the society might turn on me. Few times I tried, I was told I wasn’t normal or I wouldn’t succeed.
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