A few years back, an involved conversation took place while I was driving my eldest daughter to school.
Nika: Dad, I need to tell you something that I feel strongly needs to be done urgently.
Me: Go ahead, I'm listening.
Nika: I really don't know how to say this without surprising you perhaps, but I really have to say it, Dad.
Me: Nika, you can tell me anything ...
Nika: Ok. (Pause) I need to move to New York and study there.
Me: Why, New York?
Nika: I am being led to pursue Fashion and I have to study where it's best taught.
Me: There are good schools here in Texas that offer courses in Fashion right?
Nika: It has to be New York, Dad. I'm called to the place to train well.
Me : How sure are you?
Nika: Just as sure as you were when you left for Theological training because God called you towards a clear path.
Me: How sure are you that it's from God?
Nika: He spoke deep and wide through the book of Esther. Just like her, I have been granted a precious assignment for such a time as this.
She went on to pursue her craft sustaining a fierce summa cum laude mode, and consequently joining the fashion merchandising tour de force with passion. She currently writes and speaks both here and abroad about the Theology of Fashion.
