HEAR MY STORY..Part 6

 Daddy said he would be celebrating his 60th birthday on
30th of May and would want me to come and grace d
occasion with him and other members of d family.
I promised to come, but after d conversation i started
praying dt i would have gotten over d mood i was before
going to Lagos, bcs i didnt want anybody in my family to
have an idea of what i was going through.
The next day i had an appointment with my pastor's wife so I
decided not to go as i didnt know how to tell her what was
wrong with me.
Fortunately for me, called around 2.30pm to inform me
dt we would have to postpone d meeting as she needed to
attend to a matter urgently I was very happy to hear dt.
To avoid people coming to my house again, i decided to
attend Sunday service d following week, to discover dt
Bode was absent I didnt even ask of him as i preferred not
to see him, but i overheard someone telling d pastor he had
gone back to school.
Immediately after d service, Mrs Williams sent an ursher to
tell me she was waiting for me at d church office.
When i got there she asked me what was bothering me.
I was too scared to tell her d truth, so i said "It's family
matter ma, my dad and mum are not in good terms and it's
seriously affecting me...."
She said "Are u sure?"
"I said "Yes ma".
"Anyway, if dt is d case, dont let dt affect u there's no
marriage without its own crises. God will be glorified in dt
union, it doesnt have to bother u, afterall, u know how to
pray, just pray for them, and everything will be well."
Then she paused, and looked at me "Sis Sewa, are u sure ds
is what is bothering u I'm having a feeling u are not
telling me d truth."
"Dt is it ma."
"Okay, let's pray."
She prayed with me, and i left.
As i was going home, Holy Spirit came with his rod
again."Hunnnn!.U have just told another lie!!. Dt's
another blunder go back and confess ur sins."
I refused to go back.
How would i face her to tell her i told a lie, after asking me
twice if i was sure i was telling d truth and i said yes.?.
About a week before my dad's birthday, fell sick .I was
throwing up, nothing stayed in my tummy, in fact i couldnt
eat.
But i just treated malaria, why ds again? I said to myself.
I became very weak.
I decided not to call anybody's attention..i was fighting it
alone.
Then, very early one Saturday morning, Pastor Mrs came to
my house I was so surprised to see her.
"What's wrong with u Sis Sewa?".
"Just a bit weak ma".
"Just a bit weak? when did it start".
"About a week ago ma"
She looked at me closely and said "No, it cant be, let me see
ur eye and ur palm"
She checked both.
"U are pregnant!".
"No ma, i'm not, its malaria".
She sat on my bed, was looking at me.
"I said u are pregnant I knew it last Sunday when i saw
u, but i didnt want to be too fast. Okay, if u are not
sure let's go to d clinic."
"No ma, i'm not pregnant, i'm sure i'm not".
"Now, tell me, what did u do?. Did u sleep with any man?"
I didnt answer.
"Oh my God! U? Of all people!. I've been using u to counsel
sisters in church, i saw u as a role model to them...."
She bursted into tears.
I started weeping too.
To be continued in part 7.






lessing.

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Conclusion
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HEAR MY STORY..Part 5

 It was Pastor Mrs She was on her way to school dt Monday
morning as she taught in a primary school at Oyan, but she
quickly branched at my place to check on me.
She came with a basket containing pepper soup, jollof
rice, vegetable soup and obe ila alasepo (okro soup with stew
ingredients).
She said she didnt know d one i would love to eat, but i
should try and take d pepper soup as it would deal with dt
malaria fever, she told me to warm them as i could see she
brought them out of d freezer dt morning, and couldnt wait
to warm them before leaving d house to prevent her from
getting late to school.
I collected d basket from her, appreciated her and sat on
my plastic chair.
"Can i drop u at d health center for ur injection?, since its
on d same route to my school". She asked.
"I'm not ready yet ma, i will take a bike. Thank u ma".
"It's a pleasure my dear, so, how are u feeling now?."
"I'm better today ma". I answered.
"Oh!. Thank God. My mind was with u throughout d night. I
really couldnt sleep soundly. I started blaming myself for
allowing u to stay here all alone, i should have forced u to
come with us yesterday, but,hope u slept well, and...."
I switched off!..I was hearing in my spirit "Open up to
her!. Open up to her!!".
Then i heard another voice contrary to dt one saying "Dont
try it!. U'll disappoint her. U can see how she loves and
cares for u, she'll withdraw d gesture. What if...."
Suddenly, i felt Pastor Mrs' hand on my shoulder.
She tapped me and said "Are u okay?.I've called u
twice, but u didnt respond.
What is bothering u?. What are u thinking of?. Feel free to
share it with me, i'm a mother.."
Before she could finish her sentence, i cut in "Nothing ma".
"Hunhun!.Dont tell me there's nothing when obviously
there's something Dt's a lie, and i dont expect u as a child
of God to tell one,if u dont want to share it, just say u dont
want to share it, instead of saying there's nothing when
there's something."
I was dumbfounded I didnt know when i said "Okay ma, i
will tell u later".
"Dt's better my dear. See u later then. Hurry up so u can go
for ur injection on time. Make sure u eat before u go." She
said.
"Okay ma. Thanks Mum."
She left.
I got to d health center dt morning and saw Bisi She was
surprised to see me, and also to hear dt i didnt attend d
burial of Bode's dad.
When she asked "why?" i told her i was sick, but didnt tell
her beyond dt.
As i was getting back home, i met Bode coming out of d
corpers' quarters.
I was a bit shy to look at his face, remembering what
happened between us. I was no longer free with him, I wish i
didnt see him.
He gave me souvenirs of his dad's burial and said his mum
sent her greetings, and dt she promised to come and visit
me as soon as she could go out.
I took those things from him and thanked him.
Then he said "Sis Sewa, i'm indeed very sorry for what
happened last week, its d devil pls forgive me.."
He wanted to hold my hand, but i didnt allow him.
I said "Its fine!, Its fine!!".Just go."
Daddy said he would be celebrating his 60th birthday on
30th of May and would want me to come and grace d
occasion with him and other members of d family.
I promised to come, but after d conversation, i started
praying dt i would have gotten over d mood i was before
going to Lagos bcs i didnt want anybody in my family to
have an idea of what i was going through.
The next day i had an appointment with my pastor's wife I
decided not to go as i didnt know how to tell her what was
wrong with me.
Fortunately for me, she called around 2.30pm to inform me
dt we would have to postpone d meeting as she needed to
attend to a matter urgently I was very happy to hear dt.
To avoid people coming to my house again, i decided to
attend Sunday service d following week, only to discover dt
Bode was absent I didnt even ask of him as i preferred not
to see him but i overheard someone telling d pastor he had
gone back to school.
Immediately after d service, Mrs Williams sent an usher to
tell me she was waiting for me at d church office.
When i got there, she asked me what was bothering me.
I was too scared to tell her d truth, so i said "It's family
matter ma, my dad and mum are not in good terms, and it's
seriously affecting me...."
She said "Are u sure?"
"I said "Yes ma".
"Anyway, if dt is d case, dont let dt affect u, there's no
marriage without its own crises, God will be glorified in dt
union, it doesnt have to bother u, afterall, u know how to
pray, just pray for them, and everything will be well."
Then she paused, and looked at me "Sis Sewa, are u sure ds
is what is bothering u? I'm having a feeling u are not
telling me d truth."
"Dt is it ma."
"Okay, let's pray."
She prayed with me and i left.
As i was going home d Holy spirit came with his rod
again."Hunnnn!.U have just told another lie!!. Dt's
another blunder, go back and confess ur sins."
I refused to go back.
How would i face her to tell her i told a lie, after asking me
twice if i was sure i was telling d truth and i said yes.?.
About a week before my dad's birthday, i fell sick .I was
throwing up, nothing stayed in my tummy, in fact i couldnt
eat.
But i just treated malaria, why ds again? I said to myself.
I became very weak.
I decided not to call anybody's attention..i was fighting it
alone.
Then, very early one Saturday morning, Pastor Mrs came to
my house, I was so surprised to see her.
"What's wrong with u Sis Sewa?".
"Just a bit weak ma".
"Just a bit weak,when did it start".
"About a week ago ma"
She looked at me closely, and said "No, it cant be, let me see
ur eye and ur palm"
She checked both.
"U are pregnant!".
"No ma, i'm not, its malaria".
She sat on my bed,and was looking at me.
"I said u are pregnant! .I knew it last Sunday when i saw
u ,but i didnt want to be too fast. Okay, if u are not
sure let's go to d clinic."
"No ma, i'm not pregnant, i'm sure i'm not".
"Now, tell me, what did u do?. Did u sleep with any man?"
I didnt answer.
"Oh my God!. U? Of all people!. I've been using u to counsel
sisters in church ,i saw u as a role model to them...."
She bursted into tears.
I started weeping too.
To be continued in part 6
Be blessed and be a blessing.

HEAR MY STORY..Part 4

It was Bode dt woke me up d following morning.
He told me his dad's burial had been fixed for d next
weekend n there's no money.
He told me how his dad's family members started blaming his
mum for not giving them adequate information about his dad's
illness before d old man eventually passed away.
All these stories made me love d woman more.
At last, he decided to go I saw him off to d door, n he suddenly
turned back, hugged me n gave me a peck.
I came back to d room n started thinking of how i could help
Bode n his mum concerning d burial.
D only source i had was my dad, but i wasn't sure he would even
send money again ds month ending as i was having a feeling he
sent d last one bcs of my birthday.
But then, i wouldn't be able to wait till d end of d month to know
if he would send money or not as d burial was fixed for 29th
April.
So then what can i do oooo?.
"Oh Yes!..I have an idea I will call my dad dt i need money. But
what if he asked what i need it for what will i say?..
I will tell him somebody is sick n dt d doctor said he needs
surgery, but there's no money, so, i wish i could render any little
assistance within my reach...Can u be of help sir?".
Dt was exactly what i did.
He said "Who is ds sick person?".
"It's one of d corpers sir" I lied.
"Ok. since it's something dt has to do with life, i will try n send
any amount i can between now n tomorrow. My regards to him.
We'll remember him in our prayers".
"Thank u dad love u sir." I hung up.
Then my conscience pricked me gently "U just told a lie!.. How
disappointed would ur dad be if he found out!."
I felt bad, but i quickly consoled myself by a thought "what
could i have done?. How would he know?.Who will tell him?..he
cant know!."
Almost immediately i was relieved.
I expected an alert from d bank throughout dt day, to no
avail, d following day too no alert, but on d third day, i received
an alert of #50,000.
Wow!. I quickly called Bode after withdrawing d money to come
n meet me at home after school hours by then it was just 2
days to d burial,27th April.
When he got to my room i said "how much have u been able to
get now for d burial?."
He said nothing..dt his mum's sister who promised to send an
amount of money last week failed but just received a message
from her dt morning dt she would see what she can do by
tomorrow.
I opened my bag n gave him d #50,000 my dad sent.
He opened his mouth n couldn't shut it.
He held me very tightly, kissed me....and before we both knew
it we did it!.

 After d action, Bode started begging me. I could see he
actually regretted but d deed had been done already. I
told him to go, i just didn't want to see him.
He left.
I locked d door behind him n started weeping. I wept till my
eyeballs turned red n my head began to ache.
I was confused, i didnt know what to do, i was just
weeping I couldn't even pray, i never thought i could do such
a thing, i thought i was strong enough to stand. Oh my
God!...How wrong i was!!.
D next day was Friday, i couldn't go to school I had
headache so i called my HOD to inform her i would be
absent. She promised to tell d Principal n wished me quick
recovery.
I couldn't attend d burial nor singing practise on Saturday, i
just locked myself up in my room n was weeping from time
to time.
On Sunday, i was unusually absent from church some choir
members came to check on me after service.
They met me under my blanket, shivering, now i had
developed emergency fever.
One of them quickly called Pastor Williams who rushed down
to my place with his wife.
They took me to d health centre. I was treated against
malaria, given some drugs n injection and was told to come
on Monday n Tuesday to complete d injection.
D Williams brought me back home n asked if i wouldnt mind
to go with them to their place so i wouldn't be d only one at
home, i said no,dt i would be fine so, they left after praying
for me.
I slept off n woke up late in d night. Now i felt like eating
something I looked at my phone it was 11.17pm.
I got up, ate bread with fruit juice n went back to bed.
I couldn't sleep I was turning from right to left, left to right
on d bed.
Again, i remembered "Let him that thinketh he standeth
take heed lest he fall" 1 Cor 10:12.
I started weeping again I thought i was standing, now i have
fallen I so much trusted myself, i was so careless.
I opened my mouth n began to pray "Lord Jesus, i have
disappointed u, pls forgive me, have mercy on me I am
sorry, now i know better, help me Lord forgive me Lord have
mercy on me...."
I didn't even know when i slept off.
When i woke up, i knew i had a dream in which i saw Pastor
Mrs Williams talking to me but i couldn't remember a single
word out of everything she said.
As i was trying to recollect what she was telling me in d
dream, i heard a gentle voice in my spirit "Go and open up
to her"....
"Ahhhh!.How on earth would i be able to do dt?.I cant
Lord!.I cant!!.".
I didnt hear d voice again, at least at dt moment. D next
thing i heard was a knock on my door.
Who is dt?.I spoke softly.
I didn't hear any response from d other end.
I moved to d door, unlocked it n opened.
Guess who was standing there.
To be continued in Part 5.
Thanks for ur patience n understanding.
Remain blessed.

HEAR MY STORY..Part 3

 Finally, it was 1st of April, Bisi n some of d sisters of NCCF
came to my house to help in d cooking. D birthday was fixed for
12pm,since we would be having choir practise by 5pm.
We ate, drank n made merry, in fact, it was indeed a memorable
occasion. I really enjoyed myself. Pastor Mrs Williams gave a
short exhortation, she titled d message Unique Grace, citing
practical examples from her own life experiences, we were all
blessed.
Despite d short notice, i was so surprised to see dt some people
still came with gifts. D most surprising one was d one sent to
me from Bode's mum.
When Bode gave me d gift, i asked him how she knew bcs i
remembered i didnt tell her when i saw her in d market d
previous day,he said he was d one dt told her, n she said "no
wonder she came to buy many ingredients yesterday!"..she
then rushed inside her room n came out with a pack of 4 glass
cups.
"Help me to wrap ds n give it to her, tell her i wish her long life
n prosperity".
On hearing ds, i automatically fell in love with d woman. I
collected it from him with thanks n after d birthday, we went
to church for d choir practise.
We ended d practise around 7pm.
Everybody left for their houses. Bode was discussing with one
of d brothers when i left d church.
I got to my room around 7.15pm,d sisters dt stayed to clean d
plates n utensils we used for d birthday did a thorough
job, they tidied up everywhere, including my room, n set
everything in place.
I laid on my bed, closed my eyes, thanking God for d day n
everyone He used to make d day a lovely one, when i heard a
knock on d door.
"Who is dt?". I asked as i quickly came out of my thought.
"It's Bode o".
Of course, i could recognise his voice.
"Come in, d door is not locked" i answered.
Before he could enter, i quickly got up n sat on d bed, i adjusted
my dress n brushed my hair backwards with my right hand. I
wondered why he came back, afterall he's been in my house
since morning.
When he entered, he sat down on a plastic chair in d room. He
said his mum told him i came to buy ingredients from her d
previous day, n dt she loves my simplicity, n all those stuff. He
said some other things, n upon all,i could get dt he really didnt
have anything important to discuss with me, he only wanted to
see my face again.
When d time was moving to few minutes before 9pm,i told him
to be going, as its getting too late, moreso, his mum had been
calling.
Finally, he got up n said "ok, Sis Sewa, good night".
He came over to where i was, n gave me a very tight n warm
hug.
I could sense a feeling from dt hug, but i ignored it.
Anyway, he left dt night.

Then something happened.
Bode lost his dad. It was then i got to know dt d old man had
more one wife, as a matter of fact, he had four, one was late
already and Bode's mum was d last and d only one living with
him until he passed away.
Among d children from d other wives, only few of them were
educated, others were either bricklayers, drivers, carpenters,
tailors or petty traders. It was only Bode's mum dt was
struggling to send her children to school.
She had three of them for d late farmer, Bode was d firstborn
with two kid sisters who were still in high school. D one next to
him was preparing to write WAEC when their dad passed away.
It was announced in d church n we (choir members) decided to
go n register our condolence with Bode n other members of d
family.
On getting there, i was so touched by d way i saw d widows
sitting down on a mat, wearing black attire with bowls before
each of them where people who came to sympathise with them
put money.
I said within me "if ds kind of a thing should happen in my
lifetime, i will NEVER allow my mum to be treated ds way. Ds is
humiliation in d highest order Did these women conspire to kill
d man?"
Well, we greeted them. I didnt even know what to say, as i never
experienced such before as d leader, i summoned courage, knelt
down beside Bode's mum and whispered into her ear "God will
uphold u ma, He will send help to u from where u least
expected. Pls, be strong".
She said "Thanks my child. I really appreciate u".
I gave her an amount of money on behalf of d choir.
She accepted it, appreciated us, n we left.
When i got home, i couldnt stop thinking about d woman. Oh!.She
was so young. Why did she marry a polygamist?, a man old
enough to be her father?.
There must be a reason.
Whatever d reason may be, i felt for her. She's such a beautiful
young woman!.
Never!. I can never go for dt kind of a man, i will never allow
any stupid love to blind-fold me. and I  can not even marry anybody
from dt kind of a family, see their house, d moment i stepped
into d compound, i could vividly smell poverty. Where would i tell
my dad i found dt kind of a man?. Me?.I even trust myself..i'm
more than dt.
Then my mind went to what Pastor Mrs Williams told me d day
she said she heard a rumour about Bode n i.
1Cor 10:12.....wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take
heed lest he fall.
Fall?. Fall for where?. Falling is only meant for those who dont
stand well. Me,i cant fall, i trust myself. i've been keeping
myself since n i will continue to keep myself, i've determined dt
no man shall see my nakedness except my husband, n dt wont
happen until after marriage. That is it!.
While talking to myself in ds manner..i slept off.
Then something came up.
Watch out in part 4
Keep connected.

HEAR MY STORY..Part 2

 Daddy did not give me money that day, he was so crossed with
me, it was mummy that gave me transport fare and a stipend
which I managed till January allowance was paid.
Thank God for d foodstuff I took with me from home, I would
have learnt a wonderful lesson from "Mr Hunger".
On getting back to Oyan, Bode was still around bcs there was no
money for him to return to school. I told him what I went
through bcs of him, and even then, I wasn't sure if my dad would
send me money again as usual, so I couldn't give him money.
He felt sorry for me, and told me he would source for money
elsewhere. I didn't know how he did it, but he went back to school
d following week.
Soon there was a rumour among d choir members that something
was going on btw Bode and I before I knew it, it became viral
among church members.
One Sunday morning, Pastor Mrs Williams sent somebody to tell
me she would like to see me after service, wasn't myself
throughout d service I kept thinking "what did I do?, why does
she want to see me?....Anyway,i said to myself,if it's bcs of
Bode,there's nothing btw us,and dt is just what i will tell
her....Period!."
I didnt hear anything in church dt day,i was already
devastated by d rumour going on,and this?....
Finally,d service was over.I found myself sitting next to Pastor
Mrs Williams on a three seater sofa inside d pastor's office.
Good afternoon ma.
How are u my dear?.
I'm fine ma.
"I know u would be wondering why i wanted to see u..said Mrs
Williams".
"Yes ma".I answered.
She continued....It's about a rumour going on in d church. Can u
pls shed more light on d relationship btw u and Bode?.
"Ma,Bode is like a younger brother to me,nothing more. Believe
me ma.I only render assistance to him whenever he's in
need,and dt has even stopped now." I told her.
Anyway,i've denied it on ur behalf,i only wanted to confirm
from u,bcs d very first day i set my eyes on u,i knew u came
from a christian home,and i have no doubt in my spirit dt u are
well trained..but then,i want u to be very careful bcs there is
power in tongues.Dont give d devil any chance at all,and dont
trust urself..if u see or hear a child of God saying "i trust
myself,i can never commit fornication"..then,u have heard or
seen someone at d verge of falling. Remember 1 Cor 10 v.12.
So,pls be very careful and d Lord shall help u IJN.
I said "Thank u ma",and left d office.
As i was going home,i was telling myself "Now,i really need to
be very careful....though there was nothing between us
really,but how could anybody think i could be dating a boy
about d same age with Oyindamola..our second to d last
born?,not even d one next to me!..Well,i just need to be
careful,help me Oh Lord!".

As at dt time,Bode was in school,but he was sending text
messages to me almost everyday,telling me how things were
going on with him over there.
Sometimes i would reply,sometimes i wouldnt.
One day,i sent him a message to inform him about d rumour
going on in church.
He replied like ds "Sis Sewa,i'm surprised dt u allow such a
thing to get to u..well, maybe its bcos u are still new in
church,dt's their usual practise n it has no meaning to me.Dont
mind them jare, let them say whatever they like,dt cant
remove d fact dt u are my sister,a loving n caring one for dt
matter!".
When i read his message,i said to myself "ds boy is not
serious,anyway....i will be careful."
Barely 2 months later,Bode came home bcs his school was closed
down due to students' rampage.
Since d year began,my dad had not sent money to me.
But on d 31st of march,i received an alert on my phone
informing me he had deposited a certain amount in my
account.
I was so happy,not only bcs of d money,but for d fact dt he has
forgiven me at last.
I called him immediately n said "daddy,thank u sir.U are d best
in d world!."
He said "U are welcome sweetheart,i just remember tomorrow
is ur 25th birthday,n u would need to at least mark it with ur
friends over there,since u cant come home".
"Oh!.Dt's why u are a wonderful dad!.I love u sir"
Before i left school dt day,i've sent messages to almost every
youth i knew in Oyan to come n rejoice with me tomorrow..n as
God would have it,1st April fell on saturday dt year.
Bode got to Oyan during d week,thursday precisely.In fact,he
almost missed d birthday.
Dt friday 31st march,after school hours,i went to meet a lady
called Bisi,she was also a corper, serving in Oyan,but at d
community health centre.
She wasnt saved yet,but very nice n friendly.I've been telling
her about Jesus,but she kept on promising she would come to
church one day,as sunday was her washing day.
I got to d health centre dt day around 1.30pm,since school
closes by 1.00pm on fridays.She was however busy,so i had to
wait until she was free before we could go for shopping against
tomorrow.
We planned to prepare jollof rice with salad,so we needed to
buy d ingredients.
Soon we were standing in front of a woman inside d main
market,selling soup ingredients.
She packed tomatoes,red pepper,onion and salt for us.I was
about to give her money,when she lifted up her
head,immediately i saw her face,i recognised her to be Bode's
mum.
She gazed at me,i could see she was sure she knew me
somewhere,but couldnt remember where.
I wanted to quickly give her d money n turned back..but she
withdrew d hand with which she wanted to collect it,held her
head,closed her eyes n said "Wait my daughter,wait..are u not
Sewa?,my helper?,who rescued me from shame n
embarrasement?.".
I said "Yes ma",n knelt down to greet her properly.
"Take ur money ma".
"Money for what?.Pls go.How much is d money compared with
what u have done for me?".
I begged her to take d money but she declined,instead she
started praying for me,it was one prayer after d other.I said
amen to all d prayers,thanked her n we left her stall.
As we were moving about inside d market,Bisi kept on asking
"who was dt woman?".
I didnt want to tell her since i wasnt sure what her reaction
would be.

Let's see how things turned out in d next part.
Keep keeping on.

How to Choose the Right Wedding Dress for Your Body Type

Here are a few hints that will help you look great on your wedding day.

Tall Brides
Consider: Opt for simple shapes and silhouettes. If you are proud of your height then show it. The point is to emphasize your proportions. If you decided to choose a dress with long sleeves, then let them go past your wrists. Shorter sleeves will make others think that the wedding dress you are in was borrowed from a shorter lady.
Remember: Decorations and details should also be simple and straightforward. You are quite noticeable due to your height and you do not need any other more extravagant embellishments. If you want to look cute rather than elegant, you might try rosettes and ruffles. Do we think you need them? We don’t.

Busty Brides
Consider: A gown with an open U-shaped neckline is an excellent solution. It will make your neck look longer plus open your face. The cut should not be too deep. Dresses with necklines that go across, on the contrary, will only make you look larger.
Remember: Sheeny fabrics should be avoided. The effect that organza, silk or satin give will add pounds and unwanted attention to your bust. Ruched details won’t help you look any slimmer either.

Plus-Size Brides
Consider: The so-called “Empire” dress is what plus-sized prides should look for. The skirt in such dresses begins just beneath the chest and has A-shape. Pleating of the material might spoil the look – you will remind of a pregnant woman in such a dress. A dress that is too loose will make you look larger.
Remember: Fabrics such as satin are highly recommended. This kind of material provides structure and play up your shape. Too flowy fabrics are not a good idea. If you want a more sensual look, add an embroidered shawl.

Apple-Shaped Brides
Consider: What you need is a gown that cinches at the narrowest part of your waistline and flares out. An A-shaped dress is perfect. You might want a bodice with ruche or laces. You will need these details to look slimmer. Another trick to use is to choose a dress with a V-cut neckline. The deeper, the better! Apple shaped ladies need at least one vertical line.
Remember: Trumpet dresses should be avoided. This type of dresses is straight all along and only flares out at the knees. Your legs are not a problem, while your midsection is.

Pear-Shaped Brides
Consider: A flared long skirt is the perfect shape for a wedding dress if your figure is pear-shaped. This type of skirts additionally demonstrates the narrow waistline and hides wider hips and thighs. It is great if the top has a V-cut.
Remember: A-line silhouette is well-known and is wonderful for special occasions during which you want to look chic, classy and elegant. If it is made from a casual material, such as raw-silk shantung or eyelet lace, you can dress it down.

Straight-Lined Brides
Consider: If you feel you are not curvy enough, there are a few things you can do to look a little bit different. How about a sheath dress then? If the dress is cut on the bias, then you will look absolutely gorgeous. A nice ball dress that cinches in at the narrowest part of your waistline is also a good idea. Let the skirt be airy, flowy and long. This type of dresses will show how slender you are.
Remember: If your chest is not big enough, search for a “volumizing” bodice.

Petite Bride
Consider: If you are a tiny bride, you have a lot of different styles to choose from. Sheath and trumpet are wonderful. So is a modified A-line gown. The skirt of the dress should start a bit above your natural waistline. In this case your legs will look longer. The variety of fabrics is quite wide as well. Even sheeny materials will look great on you. The only thing to avoid is large detailing, such as big bows.
Remember: Gowns with the waistline below your natural waist are out of the question. Avoid huge ball gowns if you do not want to look even shorter yet wider. Finally dresses that are calf-long do not compliment your legs either.

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David de Gea scoops Manchester United awards double

He may be set for Real Madrid but David De Gea been crowned Manchester United's Player of the Year by both fans and players.

The Spanish goalkeeper, who has been heavily linked with a move to the La Liga giants, picked up both prizes at Tuesday night's end of season awards ceremony at Old Trafford.

The 24-year-old, yet to pen a new deal at United, beat competition from the likes of Ashley Young and Juan Mata to scoop the awards.

Goalkeeper David de Gea (centre) poses with his Player of the Year trophy with Louis van Gaal (left)

Goalkeeper De Gea speaks to commentator and presenter Jim Rosenthal after collecting his first award

MANCHESTER UNITED WINNERS 

Under 18 Player of the Year: Axel Tuanzebe

Under 21 Player of the Year: Andreas Pereira

Players' Player of the Year: David de Gea

Goal of the Season: Juan Mata v Liverpool

Player of the Year: David de Gea 

In front of 700 guests at the red carpet event, De Gea was not asked about his future by co-host Jim Rosenthal.

Accepting the award, the former Atletico Madrid man said: 'I want to say thank you to my teammates, they have been fantastic this season and I think we have a very good dressing room.

'I love them.'

Earlier in the evening manager Louis van Gaal had warned the club's stars of a 'rough' summer ahead as he reshapes his squad.

'I don't think you have to keep the whole selection, because when you purchase other players, you get another stimulus in the group also, and that you need,' he said.

 Manchester United Star Man Stats: David de Gea

 

 

In a picture posted to Manchester United's Twitter account, De Gea poses with his Players' Player award

De Gea (right) and Juan Mata - Spain and Manchester United team-mates - pose before the event

'I think also our selection is unbalanced. We have managed to be fourth, but we have to manage to be the champions.'

The Dutchman added that De Gea was his own choice for player of the season thanks to his 'fantastic development'.

The awards ceremony, screened on MUTV, was presented by veteran commentator Rosenthal and Sky Sports News's Hayley McQueen.

De Gea (centre) arrives at the Manchester United end-of-season awards dressed in a smart black suit

Juan Mata's acrobatic scissors-kick in United's 2-1 victory at Anfield was voted goal of the season.

The stunning, physics-defying strike form the Spaniard took the prize ahead of Angel Di Maria's sublime chip at Leicester City.

'Next season we will try to win every competition we are in,' Mata said when he accepted the award.

Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira was named Denzil Haroun Under 21s Player of the Year while all-action centre half Axel Tuanzebe was named Jimmy Murphy Under 18s Player of the Year.

Philippe Coutinho claims amzing FOUR awards at Liverpool's end-of-season ceremony

Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho's superb season for Liverpool has been recognised after he was named the club's Player of the Year.

The 22-year-old was confirmed as the winner of the award, voted for by the club's supporters, at Liverpool's end-of-season awards night held at the ECHO Arena.

Coutinho has been a standout performer in a difficult campaign for Liverpool and scored some spectacular goals.

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho had a memorable night at his club's end-of'season awards 

Coutinho scooped the Player of the Year award as well as three other awards on the night 

The Liverpool Player of the Year awards come to a close in spectacular fashion on Tuesday night 

John Barnes (left) and Steve Mcmanaman present Coutinho with the Player of the Year award 

Coutinho poses with the Goal of the Year award alongside Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers (right)

Steven Gerrard (left) lines up next to Coutinho following the Brazilian's Players' player of the Year award

Coutinho poses with the Performance of the Year award during the ceremony at the ECHO Arena 

Coutinho has been a standout performer for Brendan Rodgers' side this season

Liverpool WAGs (from top left-right) Paige Millian (Raheem Sterling's girlfriend) Laura Johnson (Glen Johnson's wife) Mazda Magui (Mamadou Sakho's wife) Dani Lawrence (Brad Jones' fiancee) and Erin O'Neill (Fabio Borini's fiancee) were at Tuesday's player awards

 Gerrard was all smiles as he attended their end of season awards presentation on Tuesday night

Coutinho shields the ball from Crystal Palace's Jason Puncheon during Liverpool's 3-1 loss on Saturday 

Following his side's defeat against the Eagles at Anfield, Coutinho received the 'Golden Samba' – a special supporters' award having topped a poll voted for by the Liverpool faithful 

Coutinho is closed down by John Obi Mikel during Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Chelsea earlier this month 

Coutinho slides in on a loose ball as Liverpool produced a spirited display against the Blues at Stamford Bridge

LIVERPOOL AWARDS IN FULL 

Player of the Year: Phillipe Coutinho 

First Team Players' Player of the Year: Phillipe Coutinho

Goal of the Year: Phillipe Coutinho 

Performance of the Year: Philippe Coutinho 

Young Player of the Year: Raheem Sterling 

Ladies Players' Player of the Year: Fara Williams! 

Bill Shankley Community Award: Chris Anders

Supporters Club of the Year: OLSC London 

Academy Players' Player of the Year: Joao Carlos 

Long-range strikes against Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup and Southampton in the Premier League were particularly memorable along with a stunning winner against Manchester City at Anfield.

He has found the net eight times for Brendan Rodgers' side in all competitions this season and caught the eye with some brilliant individual displays.

Rodgers claimed earlier in the year that Coutinho has the potential to fill the void left by the departure of Luis Suarez to Barcelona last summer.

'You would just pay money to watch that kid,' Rodgers said in February. 'He is a great role model for lots of technical players in this country. He will become world class in the next couple of years.

'Luis Suarez was at a level, then he played in this team and grew and grew with the model and went into the world-class bracket and I can see Coutinho falling in the same sort of way.

The 22-year-old wheels away to celebrate after he scored the opener in the FA Cup semi-final 

The Brazilian midfielder scored a stunning goal to secure a 2-1 victory against Manchester City in March 

Coutinho struck a superb 30-yard effort against Southampton in February as the Reds secured a 2-0 win 

Coutinho's 90th minute stunner earned Liverpool a 2-1 victory against Bolton in the FA Cup fourth round 

Coutinho was named in the the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for the 2014-15 season last month 

Sportsmail's Star Man Season Stats: Philippe Coutinho

'He might not be as prolific as Suárez was but he is certainly on the way to that. He is a wonderful, wonderful player.'

Last month Countiho's season was recognised by his fellow players and he was named in the PFA Team of the Year and was third in the PFA Young Player of the Year award.

And after Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last Saturday he also received the 'Golden Samba' – a special supporters' award having topped a poll voted for by Liverpool fans.

Coutinho, who joined from Inter Milan for £8.5m in January 2013, was rewarded for his impressive displays in February with a new five-year contract which will keep him at Anfield until 2020.

Coutinho was backed for the prestigious award by fellow Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson on the night. 

Henderson said: 'It will be a great night for the fans, who can really enjoy the night. I voted for Philippe he's been fantastic all season and produced magical moments.' 

The Reds midfielder arrived on Merseyside in January 2013 having signed from Inter Milan for £8.5million 

Raheem Sterling named Liverpool young player of the year BUT BOOED

Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling was booed and jeered by supporters at the club's annual awards after bagging the player of the year gong.

Sterling has indicated his desire to force his way out of Anfield in the summer having rejected Liverpool's offer of a five-year contract worth £100,000-a-week.

The 20-year-old won Liverpool's young player of the year award and was initially given lukewarm applause as he made his way on to the stage at the Echo Arena.

But during his acceptance speech a number of supporters shouted and booed. 

Raheem Sterling was named as Liverpool's young player of the year at their awards ceremony at the Echo Arena on Tuesday

The 20-year-old was booed and jeered by sections of the crowd as he collected his young player of the year award

'I'd like to say a big thank you to all my team-mates,' Sterling said, before he made his way back to his table and fans also subsequently jeered when his name was announced as one of the nominees for other awards.

There were also cries of 'sign that contract Raheem' and 'please stay Raheem' as he arrived at the arena in Liverpool. 

But the chances of those fans getting their way looks increasingly unlikely. Manchester City are the overwhelming favourites to land him and they believe a bid of around £40million would seal the transfer.  

Sterling at Liverpool's training ground at Melwood preparing to board the team's bus to the Echo Arena

The 20-year-old arrived at the club's Melwood training headquarters in the late afternoon ahead of Tuesday's awards night

The 20-year-old boarded the same bus as the rest of the team on Tuesday evening at Liverpool's Melwood headquarters headed to the Echo Arena for the annual glitzy ceremony. 

Sterling was seen arriving at the training ground in his white Range Rover in the afternoon and then boarding the executive bus wearing a smart shirt and trousers. 

The young forward then arrived at the Echo Arena with Paige Milian, who he has been dating, to a subdued reception with a few shouts of 'stay Raheem' and 'sign that contract'. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard stopped to sign a few autographs for supporters as well before making his way into the arena with the rest of the team shortly before 7.30pm BST.

On Monday it was revealed that the 20-year-old told manager Brendan Rodgers he wants to leave the club as the stand-off over a new contract at Anfield continues.

Sterling's contract saga has overshadowed his on-pitch performances in recent months as he refuses to put pen to paper on a new deal with two years remaining on his current contract. 

Sterling boards the team bus to the city centre (left) and poses upon arriving at the Echo Arena with Paige Milian for the ceremony (right)

Sterling arrives at the Echo Arena for the awards shortly before being named as Liverpool's young player of the year

The Liverpool team bus sets off for the Echo Arena from their Melwood training base for the annual awards ceremony

Mario Balotelli (left) with a mo-hawk haircut arriving at the awards while Steven Gerrard participates in one of his final acts as captain (right)

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers arrives at the Echo Arena with his girlfriend Charlotte Hind

In April he have an interview to the BBC in which he publicly revealed that he rejected a new contract offer from Liverpool and his hesitation to commit to the club has led to frustration from the fans.

Liverpool's awards night this year is taking place at the Echo Arena on the dock next to the River Mersey. The club will announce their player of the year among other awards in the ceremony that will be attended by the first team, ladies side, academy players and legends.

The ceremony will be one of Gerrard's last acts as Liverpool captain as he prepares to leave the club to join LA Galaxy. 

Mario Balotelli was also seen arriving at the Echo Arena with a mo-hawk haircut while Brendan Rodgers was all smiles when he arrived at the awards with Charlotte Hind.

7 embarrassing symptoms you should NEVER ignore

From excessive sweating to painful bowel motions, embarrassing symptoms can be mortifying to talk about.

However Dr Deyo Famuboni, a GP in London, warns there can be underlying causes for the most humiliating health issues.

Writing for Healthista, she said: 'You may be worried about what would happen when you see your healthcare professional. 

'This is understandable, however we are here to make sure you are well looked after and have all appropriate tests and treatments and feel healthy.' 

Here, she reveals the seven embarrassing symptoms you should never ignore...

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From an abnormal smell to a lack of sex drive, Dr Deyo Famuboni, a GP in London, reveals the seven embarrassing health symptoms you should never ignore

EXCESSIVE SWEATING 

According to the NHS, most people sweat about a litre a day. 

But some of us, around three people in 100, produce ten times as much sweat each day. 

There are various reasons why sweating can become excessive. 

Sweating continuously, regardless of activity or stress levels, usually indicates that the sweat glands are constantly activated. 

This is a condition called hyperhidrosis.

And it can be focal – meaning, in the armpits or palms – or generalised. 

The cause of this can range from infections to drugs to hormone problems, or the cause can be unknown.

Finding and treating the underlying reason is, therefore, crucial. 

If antiperspirants don't work, focal sweating can be reduced with items such as deoderants available on prescription.

A referral to a dermatologist may be required as other treatment options such as ionotophoresis (the use of water currents to stop focal sweating), oral medications or Botox are also available.

Sweating continuously, regardless of activity or stress levels, usually indicates the sweat glands are constantly activated. This is a condition called hyperhidrosis.

PAINFUL BOWEL MOTIONS

This can occur as a result of passing stools too frequently or infrequently. 

It is often due to haemorrhoids or fissures around the back passage. Straining due to constipation exacerbates this as it causes trauma to the surrounding area. 

The pain makes you less inclined to pass stools and this can make it worse as stools get drier and more difficult to move. 

It is important to have this treated so as to prevent severe constipation, profuse bleeding or infection in that area. 

Painful bowel motions, associated with bleeding or abdominal pain should be investigated by a GP

Treating constipation with dietary changes - including fibre rich foods, exercise and water - is vital to help piles or a fissure heal.

Laxatives and topical ointments and suppositories - where drugs are delivered through the vagina, rectum or urethra - can also be obtained from a pharmacy or prescribed. 

This symptom can also be associated with bleeding or lower abdominal discomfort or pain – this warrants a review by your healthcare provider. 

Around one in 20 people in the UK will develop bowel cancer in their lifetimes and both of these are symptoms.

NIPPLE CHANGES

This includes leaky or inverted nipples or skin changes around the nipple area. 

There are several causes for this, including problems with your hormones. 

Provided you are not breastfeeding, producing breast milk should be investigated as it may be due to an excess of the hormone prolactin.

This is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, named so because of its role in lactation.

Other causes include medications, stress, thyroid and kidney problems. These are all treatable. 

If left untreated, it can affect your periods, cause infertility, contribute to osteoporosis and cause pressure effects if due to the benign growth. 

Your health practitioner would ask further questions regarding associated symptoms. This may include your family history, menstrual cycle, contraceptive use and vision. 

They would then carry out an examination and might organise blood tests. 

Depending on their findings, a referral to a breast or hormone specialist may be warranted as you might need a mammogram, ultrasound or biopsy to check for breast cancer.

ABNORMAL SMELL

When the natural environment in the vagina becomes upset, this can lead to an overgrowth of bacteria which causes a ‘fishy’ smell. 

This is a condition called bacterial vaginosis, the most common form of discharge in women of childbearing age. It might be associated with discharge and itching.

This is different from a yeast infection (thrush) which causes itch with an odourless discharge and can easily be treated with an over the counter medication such as Canesten cream. 

When the natural environment in the vagina becomes upset, this can lead to a condition called bacterial vaginosis. An overgrowth of bacteria (pictured under the microscope) causes a ‘fishy’ smell

Depending on your symptoms and sexual history, your doctor may examine you and take samples to rule out other infections.

A vaginal gel or antibiotics may be prescribed by your doctor. 

Usually, bacterial vaginosis doesn’t cause further problems, however, if it occurs at certain times, such as during pregnancy, it may increase the risk of delivering earlier than expected. 

It is also associated with a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections and inflammation of the pelvic region so it’s worth having it treated by your doctor.

BLOATING

Though often harmless - and due to eating foods or drinks that produce excess wind - bloating can also be due to other conditions.

Bloating could be a sign of coeliac disease or fibroids (file photo)

If unexplained or associated with other symptoms, for instance, urine or bowel frequency, abdominal pain, then a visit to your doctor is warranted.

They might test for problems such as coeliac disease - an intolerance to the gluten protein found in food, affecting one in 100 people.

They might also test for fibroids, non-cancerous tumours that grow in or around the womb. 

Fibroids are common, affecting up to 40 per cent of women (they’re not harmful but your doctor may treat the symptoms with medication and/or surgery).

Depending on their findings, they may also do blood tests and scans to rule out anything sinister such as ovarian cancer. 

INCONTINENCE

Women often find they leak urine when exercising, especially running, or when they cough, sneeze, lift something heavy or laugh. 

This is known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and can be due to the increase in abdominal pressure with exercise.

It can also be due to an overactive bladder, which is known as urge incontinence.

Some women have both stress and urge incontinence. 

In addition to exercise, other causes for this include medications, weak pelvic muscles, urine infections, to name a few. 

Treatment options vary depending on the underlying cause. 

It is important to see your doctor to rule out any structural abnormalities, test your urine and direct you in the treatment path that would be more suited to your symptoms. 

This includes pelvic floor exercises or bladder retraining or seeing a (gynea) urologist.

Dr. O'Connor explains the different types of incontinence

LOW LIBIDO

The cause of this is complicated and could be due to physical, psychological and social reasons. 

Women can experience this due to hormone changes, however, mental health problems, such as depression are a common cause for this. 

Depression affects the chemicals in your brain which are required for a normal libido such as serotonin. 

Depression can cause sex drive to plummet as it affects the chemicals in the brain required for a normal libido (file photo)

There may be other symptoms of depression such as trouble sleeping, general aches, as well as feeling sad and hopeless. 

Speaking to your healthcare professional can help work out whether your symptoms are due to depression or stress and also signpost you to the best treatment option for you – such as talking therapy, mindfulness or exercise therapy. 

Medication might be required as a last resort, depending on the severity of your situation.

It should ideally be one with minimal effects of libido.

Ssome antidepressants affect a woman’s libido and ability to orgasm. 

Therefore you might need to try a couple of different ones before settling on one that doesn’t have this effect for you.