Kenyan Woman in US Grateful to Mum Who Paid KSh 2m Expenses for Her Family to Relocate

• Lydia and her whole family are now in the USA, where they are living the American dream, and it is all thanks to her mother-in-law
• The elderly woman has stood by Lydia ever since she was in school, when she confided in the elderly lady that she did not have school fees for her last year on campus
• Not only did the kind lady help with finances for her son's family to relocate to the US, but she also prayed for them and gave them good advice to help them live abroad

USA: Lydia, a Kenyan woman who successfully relocated to America with her family, has heaped praise on her mother-in-law for paying KSh 2 million to ensure their success.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Lydia said that her mother-in-law is a single mum, and a very strong Christian who raised her children very well, even after the demise of her husband.

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"They respect her very much for standing in the position of being a mum and dad. After realising that her son had impregnated me, she organised to pay my dowry very fast. She also cleared the campus fee that my parents were not in a position to pay," said Lydia.

"She also helped to pay our rent before we got stable, paid for everything from the start as we were processing visas to come to the US including pocket money. In total, we spent around KSh 2 million to come to the US and she sponsored us; she is an angel sent to me from God," said the touched daughter-in-law.

How did Leah know mum-in-law was good-hearted?

Leah knew that her mother-in-law was a good woman when she mentioned to the older woman that she couldn't raise her fourth-year campus fee.

"She even cleared my Fourth Year campus fee that I couldn’t afford, plus she hired a big bus from Transmara to Kakamega to come and celebrate during my graduation.Additionally she held a big party at home to celebrate and she had tow cows ready for the occasion," added Lydia.

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"She told me not to hide anything about him in case he starts disturbing me...before we came to USA. I remember her advising us that we had been raised in a Christian way and should not forget God. She told her son not to forget God and know his family only knows one wife, so he should take care of her," she said.

When some netizens pointed out that they are going through a hard time with their mothers-in-law, the lovely woman said that she is aware and knows just how lucky she is.

How did Kenyans react to the story?

Vitimbi:

"I hope you get to host her in your new country may the Lord bless you, your children and their children’s children."

Naomi Waithaka:

"Mine will just do like this if she was in ha shoes ,she is always there for us anytime may God bless them all."

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🌼🥰easter mbithe🦋🦋:

"Alafu Kuna mwingine mnakosana na kijana wake anakwambia hata huyo mjukuu simtaki kwangu heeee shegee😂😂."

Wanjipesh Maureen:

"She is one in million please always take care of her ,kama vile umembiwa ground ni chafu kabisa nowadays."

mildersam8:

"You are lucky my husband left mi 8 years back with no hopes of family."

How to build positive relationship with mum-in-law

While reacting to this story, many women opened up about having a complicated relationship with their mothers-in-law.

Building a positive relationship with in-laws, especially the husband's mum, can be challenging, and to build a positive relationship, start by acknowledging her love for her son and instead of competing with her, join forces.

This is according to information shared by weymouthhill.com, which states that one should not say any hurtful things to a mother-in-law, to build trust and a cordial relationship.

Building boundaries with her is also in order, but let her son, the husband, communicate the same to her, and also handle any tough communications. She is more likely to be receptive to him.

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Woman says mother-in-law hired househelp to replace her

In another story, Teresia Wangui Mbuthia said that her marriage was a bed of thorns since her mother-in-law decided to move into her house.

According to Wangui, her mother-in-law used to hire househelps to disrespect as well as despise her daughter-in-law, pushing her away from her son.

The woman who lives in Nairobi and is a mum of three also said that it was worse when her hubby ganged up with his mum against her.

Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details about building a good relationship with mum-in-law.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke