To the light I will call my children
I don’t know when you will ever read this or what the world will look like by then but I can only hope that it would still be an inhabitable place for you. This is my first love letter to you. I had to write it on this particular day as I feel extremely happy. It’s the 17th of April 2021 and it so happens to be your uncle “Nyashadzashe’s” birthday.
First things first, I just want to let you know that I became a mom even before I was born. I know it may sound crazy to you but I am from the Shona Culture where my paternal aunt’s children are automatically my children too. By the time I came into existence in 1996 I was already a mum of six; IMAGINE THE RESPONSIBILITY hahaha. I have also had the privilege of exercising some mummy duties on your dear big mum’s children. Those three little humans together with uncle Nyasha’s daughter have taught me the meaning of love. Love is pure, patient, tenderhearted, soft, natural, unasked for and sweet. They talk to me like a friend and I can safely say they are a great source of happiness in my life right now. I hope and pray that by the time you come into this world,this spirit of “ubuntu” will still be in existence.
I can honestly say that you will be in safe hands. I have been preparing myself to be the best mom ever through a lot of teachings. I have read a lot of books on parenting and these include, “The Power of a praying woman”, “The power of a praying parent”, “The five love languages for children” and “Raising kids with character.” I have attended many seminars and I have also equipped myself with the word of God from which I will draw wisdom to raise you in a Godly and Biblical way. In your mum’s house, we read the Bible, we go to church so many times and you will be privileged to have mum as your Sunday school teacher too. Your grandmother(my mum) and my aunts did a great job in raising me and so be rest assured, I will do the same.
I pray God gives me the grace to meet you soon, to love you and to take good care of you. I pray that you will grow to be intelligent little humans that will love God as well as school. I will teach you how to speak, I will teach you how to write, I will teach you how to love, I will teach you how to pray, I will teach you good manners and I will teach you the power of humanity. Your dad will teach you the power of independence and business because my heart tells me he will be an expert in that. If he turns out not to be then ehhhh it will be God’s will my beloved children haha.
Mama will be your biggest friend, your greatest source of strength and motivation and a shield that will protect you from the brutality of this earth. I promise to let you be independent and make certain life choices on your own from a tender age.
Before you arrive, let me hustle, let me continue to learn, let me start to build on a legacy you will take on and let me bring to you the best daddy. I have a lot of things on my heart that pertain to you and your well being and I will certainly write everything down before you come. Imagine how great a mum I will be, you are even receiving letters before you come to life. I keep on praying for you even as I continue to wait.
One last thing! Your names are already there haha. I have good Shona names for you that carry meaning, love and adoration. Your dad better comes up with the English and fancy names because I am not doing that.
It has been great writing this first letter, brace yourselves for more to come. I love you so much and I pray that you will grow in unity, love and empathy.
Your awesomely amazing and passionate mama
Emma Rutendo Makozho……
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