I was deeply moved by the story of veteran actress Joke Silva as she opened up about her journey caring for her husband, the legendary Olu Jacobs. She admitted, “Managing Olu has not been easy…” yet she spoke with so much grace and devotion, reminding us that when love is real, it doesn’t crumble under pressure — it shines brighter in the storm.
Her words echoed a truth we often overlook:
“Love makes you strong. It teaches you patience. It teaches you devotion. It teaches you that care is not a duty, it is an honor.”
Hearing this touched me deeply because I have watched close relatives walk this same path — standing by loved ones through sickness, decline, and frailty. It is never easy. To see someone once full of energy now needing constant care can break your heart. Yet, in those very moments, love reveals its true strength.
The Bible puts it this way:
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13:7–8)
“Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10)
Marriage vows say “in sickness and in health” — but only life’s real tests prove whether we meant them.
Joke Silva’s devotion to Olu Jacobs reflects the heart of God, who never abandons us in weakness. His covenant love holds us even when we are fragile (Isaiah 46:4)
.For me, this story is a gentle reminder that caregiving is not a burden but a ministry of love. It is a way of reflecting Christ, who laid down His life for us. It is strength clothed in tenderness, dignity wrapped in compassion.
So if you are walking through a difficult ⁰season with a loved one — whether as a spouse, child, sibling, or caregiver — may this encourage you:
Love shines brightest in the dark. True love endures because it is rooted in God, the source of all love.
When you love someone deeply, you never really prepare for the day life decides to test that love in ways you never imagined.
Olu and I have shared laughter on stage, glory on screen, and decades of beautiful memories together. But then came this season, the season where the man who once carried the world with his voice and presence, suddenly needed to be carried himself.
There are days when my heart aches because I miss the strength he used to display effortlessly. There are nights when the silence feels heavy, and I find myself praying harder than ever before.
But love… love makes you strong.
It teaches you patience.
It teaches you devotion.
It teaches you that care is not a duty, it is an honor.
I bathe him with dignity. I hold his hands with tenderness. I laugh with him even when words fail. I dress him, I cheer him, I remind him and myself, that he is still Olu Jacobs, my husband, my friend, my life’s partner.
It’s not just about what he gave me in his prime; it’s about honoring the vow we made, for better or worse, in health and in sickness.
So when you see us smile in pictures, know that behind that smile is sacrifice, resilience, and above all, unshakable love. This journey is not about pity; it is about gratitude that I still have him here to hold, to love, and to cherish.
And if my story inspires anyone today, let it be this:
True love is not tested when everything is fine. True love shines brightest when life becomes difficult.
Let’s grow, glow, and go together—one life, one family, one nation at a time🍃🌱🌿🌳.
