What's going on in the world?
No seriously I really do not know what's happening outside these doors. Besides the fact that it's nighttime and I'm waiting for my dear husband to come home. But that's not the world. It's my little protected world. I mean I haven't got a clue as to what's happening in Washington, no idea regarding the going ons in the Middle East (because there's always something going on in the Middle East), no knowledge regarding my home country ( minus the tweet I read about riots in Cape Town which alarmed me enough to write this post - my family is in Cape Town). By now I'm sure you fully comprehend my clueless state, alright, well let us continue. Once upon a time world matters were at the center of my thoughts. During that life phase it was important to be in the know, engaged and opinionated. I guess I thought I could make a difference and fix some of what appeared to be wrong. I tried. I tried hard. There were many failures but just as many successes. That's the thing with youth, your naivety gives you courage. That's the beauty of youth. And for that beauty I will risk the chance of coming across as "ignorant" by discussing a new direction of thinking. Because there's something really important going on here. And to me that something is possibly more important than the situation in Benghazi (if there's even a situation in Benghazi). Forgive me if that sentence may seem callous. Let me hurry to my point before I really offend someone.
After 12mins of eating up self enforced guilt of no longer being evolved in a "worthy cause", I realized something. Baby boy is a cause enough. Him I can influence. And I feel it important to do all that is within my knowledge and power to bring good into his world. Being a parent is hard work. Soon the world will try to tell him who he is and when that day comes I hope that he will remember Who's he is.
This insane yet wonderful opportunity to be his mother is one that I do not take lightly. It's an indescribable prevelige of a seeded love. It means that our Father in Heaven has entrusted me with one of His spirit children. What an honor.
And yes I may not know who the current president of France is (unless it's still Nicolas Sarkozy). Nor am I publicly active in the betterment of the future of Africa. Luckily for us all there are thousands and hopefully millions of brilliant young minds making a positive impact in our world. This young mind has a diaper to change.
So true, raising a child is not an easy task, as a mother you have the most important job in the world: to turn that little boy into kind, loving, truthful, caring member of society...as the African proverb goes "What you help a child to love can be more important than what you help him to learn." and i just love the nigerian saying "A child is what you put into him." ( - Muzi)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment Muzi. And I love the Nigerian saying!
DeleteU have done your part, we've seen you, you have changed a few with you enthusiasm and patriotism before you left, Enkosi, its your son's time now...atleast deep down in your heart you still have high hopes for Africa and hold us in high esteem. We are in crisis here in SA bt its beyond our powers as the youth.Its up to our leaders who are still enveloped in their power struggles. All you can do is PRAY everyday.....If I were to give u news headlines for this week only...u would drop on the floor. God bless your marriage and motherhood.Trust in god and communicate with him constantly...he has always given you direction..if thers anything u have to do for anyone...then He will let you know. Peace and Much Love :: Soso
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your comment Soso. I still have great love for Africa and my work is not yet done. Thank you for taking the time to write.
DeleteI agree! Just think how different our world would be if every child was cared for and nurtured by a loving mother and father who taught them right from wrong!
ReplyDeleteI kept thinking that while writing this!
DeleteSome ppl don't c being a mom as a priviledge, & 1 day, they'll regret dat. U r 1 of the few, and if u stay like dat, u'll c de outcomes. Em glad u r a happy mom. By the way I am in cape town & I'm not aware of any riots in cape town, so trust me, cape town is as u left it, so yo family is good
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment:)
Deleteevery once in a while, one needs to take a break and reenergize themself. i will always remember you as the young girl with a big afro who travelled Africa and showed its beauty and also its harshness. i know you will back.
ReplyDelete