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THE MOTHER’S FIGHT:
My mum passed into glory 18 years ago. She was an incredible woman and the rock of my dad. She was hard working, industrious, patient, calm, self effacing and had an unshakeable faith in God. She loved learning, and strove to several academic accomplishments. In fact, I don’t remember anytime she was not studying for something. In retrospect, I cannot even imagine how they did it, and still ran a home and provided us with a life far beyond their seeming means. Mama and Papa sacrificed a lot for us. My one regret is that she did not live long enough to receive our appreciation for all the love she showed us.
My one abiding saying from her is ‘Ogu nwa, anagha alua ni ike di’ - ‘When it is your child, you do not fight because you can, but because YOU MUST’. She and Papa lived by that principle. They stood by us, come rain or shine.
As it is mothering Sunday this month, I want to salute all mothers for their sacrificial love for their families. You are unsung heroes and play an unquantifiable role in nurturing and building our society. THANK YOU for all you do!
If your mum is still alive, then take a moment and appreciate her for what she has done for you. If she has ‘gone’ take a moment to be grateful for what she did, and live your life knowing that she is rooting for you. If you are unhappy and perhaps feel let down by your mum, cut her some slack. The fact is that there are no dress rehearsals for parenting. It is ‘live’ 24/7. You get one chance. Every child is different, every journey is different. Your mum did the best she could at the time. It may not have been perfect, but she did it to her best ability. Recognise that, and show her some love. If you currently have an estranged relationship, let it go, reach out and mend the fences. Life is too short to bear grudges
This month, I am highlighting one of my mum’s go-to dishes, the Ewa and Dodo. (Nigerian honey beans and fried plantains) This is straight off her recipe book and is our signature Vegan/vegetarian dish. If you have not tried it yet, you have not lived… ha ha. Enjoy.
is not a competition to see who has the cleverest kids, the cleanest house, the healthiest dinners, nicest clothes, newest car or most holidays.
Motherhood is YOUR journey with YOUR children
AFRICAN CUISINE: Africa is blessed with a variety of vegetables and traditional spices, which when properly combined results in delicious, unique tastes. From Nigeria, popular dishes and snacks like Pounded yam and Egusi soup, Ewa and Dodo, moi-moi, pepper soup and so many others need to be experienced to enjoy the tantalizing flavours! The very famous Jollof rice is a one-pot dish originating from the Senegambian region although it is now very common in most west African countries, and indeed, all over the world.
Jollof rice, plantain with beef stew
As it is Mothering Sunday this month, I want
to salute all mothers for their sacrificial love
for their families. You are unsung heroes and
play an unquantifiable role in nurturing and
building our society. Thank you for all you do!
If your mum is still alive, take a moment and appreciate her. If she has ‘gone’ take a moment to be grateful for what she did, and live your life knowing that she is rooting for you. If you are unhappy and perhaps feel let down by your mum, cut her some slack. There are no dress rehearsals in parenting. It is ‘live’ 24/7. You get one chance. Your mum did the best she could at the time. It may not have been perfect, but she did it to her best ability. Recognise that and show her some love. If you currently have an estranged
relationship, let it go, reach out and
start the process.