The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and his wife, Olori Ivie Atuwatse, are celebrating a significant milestone as they mark their tenth wedding anniversary. The couple, widely admired for their strong bond and leadership within the Warri Kingdom, took to social media to commemorate the occasion, sharing touching messages and photographs that reflect their love and gratitude for one another.
In a heartfelt tribute, Olori Ivie shared a series of photos capturing special moments from their marriage. Accompanying the pictures was a deeply emotional message where she expressed the profound gratitude she feels for the last decade spent with her husband. “My heart is too full; honestly, words fail to convey the level of gratitude my heart feels not just for 10 years with God’s dream for me,” Olori Ivie began.
She continued by reflecting on the divine nature of their union, expressing that she could never have imagined a partner like Ogiame Atuwatse III. “There is no way my limited mind could have dreamed or wished for Atuwatse III; he is beyond the man of my dream; he is an answered prayer my spirit released because my experiences could not have fathomed his existence,” she wrote. Her words highlighted the couple’s belief that their marriage was destined by a higher power.
Olori Ivie further acknowledged the unwavering support and strength her husband has provided throughout their journey together. “His kindness, his protection, his faith—my God, his faith! His faith is our family’s strong tower,” she wrote. “His love has delivered me from fears inherited and acquired. A former addict to anxiety, I have been delivered by the steadfastness of his love towards me to trust, to trust that the darkest nights lead to our brightest mornings.”
She also expressed how Ogiame Atuwatse III has been a guiding force in her life, describing him as an extension of God’s love on Earth. “Truly, he is an extension of God’s love towards me on earth, and I don’t know the kind of prayer I could have prayed to be so blessed,” she shared. Reflecting on their early years of marriage, she recalled calling him “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” in their first year together, a playful expression she says now rings even truer.
Olori Ivie’s message was filled with expressions of gratitude and thanksgiving for the life they have built together. “I don’t have the words; my heart is too full to convey my level of Thanksgiving; nothing does it justice,” she wrote. She attributed their success and happiness to God’s blessings and expressed her deep appreciation for their family’s unity and love.
In her closing remarks, Olori Ivie gave thanks for the strength of their relationship and the grace they have received. “Our story is a story of redemption; you are the redeemer of our lives, the redeemer of our love, and the redeemer of our home,” she wrote. “The third chord that has bound us firmly together in love and unity.” This statement underscores the role of faith as a cornerstone of their marriage.
She also expressed her hope for many more years of happiness with her husband. “For the next 50-plus years, we have come to say THANK YOU!!” Olori Ivie wrote, highlighting her anticipation for the future of their union. Her gratitude extended to the spiritual guidance that has shaped their lives together: “Thank you for your hand upon the Atuwatse III union and your faithfulness towards our family!”
In a final expression of gratitude, Olori Ivie closed her message with a prayer of thanks to God: “Thank you for your finger, which is evident to all to see!! Enedopke Baba!!”
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