The Journey

Life gives and takes from people. There is more to it than just the name “LIFE”. There have been those who lived to tell the stories and those who lived to experience what life offers. Most of the people were victimized by reality and felt the worst of their downfalls, but there were those who were victories and strived through thick and thin no matter what the cause. The truth is what sets people free even though people will hide from the truth for as longest they can.
Tim and Tina lived in a house for years alone, their father had moved out to live with another woman, apart from their mother, while their mother was in the village. In spite of the vague condition these two siblings were living in, God was always with them. On the other hand their mother was more than just a mother, one would say she was their father too because she played the role of a husband, that is providing a meal, paying school fees and as a mentor. She was unemployed but skilled. Her potential was greater than that of an educated person. She dragged her strength together even during times when there was nothing to hold onto, because she knew a brighter day was still to come and that the journey will get broader someday.

Back in the days water was very scarce, Tim would bath ones in two weeks’ time, and the idea of talking to a lady only crosses his mind during his sleep. Tim and Tina went to one of the most downgraded primary schools in Tsumeb, Ondundu P.S. Tim never thought he would make it to university as chances were limited and it’s as if his destiny was never written. As a child growing up with no father love, missing out on proper childhood development, lack of parental control and being the talk of the entire society made them even more ambitious. It was as if their presence brought upon shame within the community. Their mother cooked and traded Vambu liquor (Ombike) in order to provide food on the table and pay their school from day 1 to grade 12. There were seasons where women from all over the country would leave to collect Mopani worms, thus she would leave her kids behind for weeks in order to harvest an income from the sales of the Mopani worms.

The struggle was depressive and real and her children will forever be great full because her contribution means more anything in this world to them. At times Tim and Tina would miss school for days to pick up empty bottles in order to sell and buy food. Which is why if you come across someone in that situation don’t laugh at them but rather give a hand, hence because you never know what’s behind the image. They would wear clothes that were traded from people that where addicted to alcohol. So they would give their children’s clothes that where not in use to pay for their debts. Tim and Tina are aware of the struggle, they know life is unfair until you start paving your way up the ladder. They would starve for days without food and their only source of food was if the neighbours called them to get the left overs. They would eat porridge with water mixed with salt and oil. It is true family does exist, but only during moments of tears.

 You will never know how it feels to be in that situation until you start living in it, hence make use of every chance you get because there are people out there who wish they had the opportunity to make a difference. Due to a lack of aid she continued cooking Ombike to satisfy the basic needs of her children. It’s because of her ability to maintain the circumstances beneath her culpability that her children are who they are today, and if one of them fails to acknowledge her doing then it’s their loss.

Never forget where you come from, barer in mind the path you walked wherever you find yourself. Remember there is no other journey towards success without respect. Clean money comes with sweat and pain, hence tighten up because your journey has just started.