Category: short stories
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Unscathed
Our neighbour, whom we call Aunty joins us, chattering away with mum, celebrating her courage and casting glances at us, as she prepares to feed us. Little Jamie is fast asleep on Mum’s lap, with the back his neck leaning on her arm, between her elbow and up-turned hand. His feet sway as she works…
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The Prize Bull – adventures with an African father
t the Public Service Club, Isaac walked over to a few friends seated at the bar counter. After a few pleasantries, he asked his three friends if they noticed how much they had physically changed. The other three men chuckled and Isaac continued to furrow his brow. ‘It really is not so funny. We were…
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Sarah’s Story – adventures with the African husband
Reminiscing over old photographs and her life with Isaac. What she knew then and now, were worlds apart.
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The Struggle
Muhia walked the 6 miles to school, often alone and lost in a world of thoughts. He heard his father yelling at his mother, at the back of his mind. His mother’s muffled cries called out to him, after another beating from his father. The sisters’ whispers, as they busied themselves in the kitchen hut…
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Growing up African!
via The early years – Adventures of an African father My uncle shuffles into the room, his jacket turned in at the lower edges. His knees are bent as he stoops forward, arms giving him momentum as he manouvers towards his favourite chair. Aunty walks in with a tray laden with a flask of steaming mixed…
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A visit to the village of my grandpa
The holidays are here! Mum tells me she has a great, big surprise for me. I pack my tiny suitcase and manage to squeeze in my school uniform, eager to leave and meet her at the school gates. Trembling fingers, nervous energy gets me moving faster the. I can think. Is that our car…
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The meticulous manager
Katy wants perfection in her life. To get there she has to make sacrifices. What is she willing to live without?
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The early years – Adventures of an African father
The sunlight dancing on our faces, bringing a warm end to a cold night, made us smile. We both leapt out of bed, minutes apart, anticipating a beautiful, warm day. My sister tucked her short round frame into her physical education gear and pulled up her socks, giggling as we sang our happy tune. With…
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Loved
It is a Good Friday that Jesus gifted us the ultimate sacrifice His life for our freedom, acceptance, forgiveness, blessing, love and so much more. #WhatAPrice #AwesomeSacrifice #LimitlessLove #JoinTheTrueRoyalFamily
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Unbelief and scarcity
A few years ago, I wrote a blog titled following the herd. Now the herd mentality is back, biting down hard on us. A few weeks ago, we had an election. Shortly after that, the results were announced and then the court petitions lodged. Living in an African country means that no election is presumed…
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