Hi,
In this book Im going to tell you my story about how much I love my family.The problems we went together and the celebration of great things.And the loss-I lost an uncle which was also the legend,father,grandfather,pastor/priest and a husband.
17 October 1995,the day I was born not that I recall exactly what happened on that day but those who does,says I brought happiness in the family thats why they named me Thatoetsile(Happiness has come).
Well being raised by the father like mine can never be easy but the results are always sweet.
The only happy moments that I remember about my childhood are those with my late aunt-my father's sister.
And ofcourse my Mother-the most important person In my life.The resposibilities she takes are so admirerable.Along with my siblings she raised us proudly and without a blink.
And then my late legendary uncle-that one man in the family that is always calm.He fixes the family saga like-It is really hard to explain this feeling.He did something exquisite which was getting the children to follow the right path.
Oh Lord please tell him that we miss him so much.
That was an itroduction of my family.
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Translated from our home language.
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Mother:what do you want to do when you grow up?
Me:I want to be a machanical Engineer.
(that was before I discovered my real passion)
It comes with high demands but family is the only thing that matters in life.If you turn your back off the family just because you had a big fight then you really need to discover your self and see whats more important.
Oh boy I remember how closed we used to be-my brother and Me.I don't really remember the coversations and moment but the absence is strongly felt.But hey that was before I dicided to grow up.M.D Thupae.
And that one cousin who really cares.I mean showing that you care is hard but the feeling is way easy to feel.I don't know how she knew but she knew that I wasn't at college/university but she decided to help me.
Recent conversation:
Her:where did you apply for next year and what are you going to study?
Me:.....,Im going to study Bcom in Marketing Management.
Her:what about finances?
Me:...... Contacted me,otherwise Im still hustling.
Her:Try ....... And do it fast because the competition is tight out there.
She didn't ask me stupid question.And she was just calm.Oh Lord keep her safe. L. Cogang.
With this kind of family I assure you I will not leave that easily.Gratitude-Its good to have a family no matter how small or big it is.
When I started school I felt so close to everyone in the family but I didn't know why and I still can't figure it out.I guess the feeling is real when there is nothing you can do about it.
From time-time question pop in my mind-What did I do to deserve this?The questions can't be answered.And I am so glad that I don't have any feud with my family.I guess you could say I am that sweet and calm.
The journey continue on version 2 of this chapter.
--->Thatoetsile Simons Thupae<---