On the 29th of September, one bright Sunday morning as Marie and Anne were preparing for church, they came across a letter addressed to them.
The two girls got excited. They had received letters before but this one had not been part of them. Marie asked Anne,
“When did we open this letter?”
“I don’t know. I just found it at the bottom of our suitcase.”
They admired the pink flowers on the blue envelope. They must have read the letter before but couldn’t recognize it. Their anxiety was evident on their faces. They smiled. Their eyes wide open to notice every mark on the paper.
“Wow! Look at this drawing on the writing pad,” Marie marvelled. She carefully opened the writing pad exposing words artistically crafted. Marie read the letter:
Dear girls,
You are beautiful. You are intelligent. You are amazing. You are everything great. I love you my Marie and Anne.
You have taught me patience. You have shown me what true love is at two weeks old. Your delicate hands on my face reminds me that life is beautiful. Your innocent giggles tickle my ears and fill my heart with soft music. You have literally coloured my world.
When the doctors told me that you were almost ready for the world, I cried. How would I be a mother to two amazing angels? What will I be doing with you every hour? Where will I hide you for safety? I then realized that this was every mother’s concern.
I hope that this letter will be there when you come of age to understand every word. It is my prayer that this piece will shine some light my darlings and keep you moving someday.
When growing up I wanted to be a lawyer. My father did his best to educate me. Mother was always there to visit me at school and organize for tuition. I had the most supportive parents. The society questioned my father why he spent a lot of money on my education. They called him names but he ignored them. My parents believed in me. I did not let them down. I did my all and had my first; first girl to join Alliance Girls High School and first female lawyer in the village. It was a fete. Girls I did it!
Beside Youfszai Malala, Ashura Michel, Hellen Shikanda, Yvonne Okwara, Oprah Winfrey, Graca Machel, Sarah Agbor, and Shanice Chebet, I know many ladies who have done great. Many girls who have risen ranks to break the ceiling and conquer the world. These girls and women are in every sector even those that women were forbidden to venture; geospatial engineering, construction, software development, finance analysts, presidents, prime ministers, international policymakers. It is heartwarming to see women explore their potential, live their dreams and impact the society.
My girls, you are destined for greatness. Go for it. You can do anything your mind believes in. Impossible simply means I’m possible and you can overcome your fear by trying. You lose nothing by trying but you gain regrets when it all remains a wish or failure to try. I pray that in all you undertake, there will be no giving up.
Marie and Anne, there is a proverb that states, still waters run deep. This means that your actions should speak louder than words. Dream, write the dream down, and swing into action. Be careful not to share your plans because you might miss the focus. Also, surround yourself with like-minded people. You need positive energy to move positively.
Lastly, love yourself abundantly. Feed your mind by reading books. Eat healthy. Exercise and drink a lot of water.
Ps. Your dreams of tomorrow are valid!
Lots of Love,
Mummy Samantha.
“Mmmmmh” said the girls in unison.
“I can confidently dream of being an author and an education expert,” Marie said with conviction.
Anne added, “I want to be a CEO of a blue-chip company.”
“That’s massive. Are you sure?”
“Why not. Mum says my dreams of tomorrow are valid.
They hug each other for a while before they hear their mother’s voice calling them to hurry up.
Read – I Can’t wait for Tomorrow – A Children’s Story by Pelekani Lwenje, Zambia
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