The day I will never forget
July 12, 2008
When I was fifteen years old, we had many problems in our family. We were poor but I never lost hope. I prayed to God to give my mother work and help our family. She is a single parent, our father died two years ago. When my father died I became confused and I prayed to God to give me strength.
Then my mother continued praying to God to bless her work. After two months my mother told me that I would go to school. Now I am in phase 3 at Undugu Basic Education Program (U.B.E.P) Pumwani.
I like my Kiswahili teacher because he likes to talk about HIV/AIDS, He say to us that we must know where we go. Because if you have a girlfriend or boyfriend you must trust him and you must have only one partner. And if you want to have sex with him/her, you should protect him or her. That is why I like my Kiswahili teacher.
So parents must take care of there children because of HIV/AIDS.
John, Hope is a very strong think. I feel if you have hope you have life. It is good that you like your teacher and your teacher is open and honest about things with the students. The more the children can learn the better. Looking forward to your next blog.
Debby R.
Yes John, in this time we must all be honest & careful with our partners. To be dishonest and lie will only bring hurt and pain to others. Parents need to be more aware of what their children are doing and who they are with. Parents need to teach and help them to learn the right ways with love and compassion but being strong about it; strictness does not always work because it may make some children rebel more.
John,
As you learn you will grow and be able to help your family and yourself live a better life. Never give up hope and never forget your family
Thank God for the opptunity you got. we share the same situation, we are both single parent mother and it is not easy. work hard and smart in what you do and you will successfulin life. all the best in the life, thanks for telling the world what you go through. hope you will grow to help the needy in society.
John,
Your positive attitude towards Life is very inspiring and I believe that you will make it in life.
Dear John,
I am glad you are continuing school and learning. You sound like you are a very bright young man with a positive attitude. keep your faith in God.
John,It is good that you face difficulties with love,hope, faith and inspiration.It is also positive that you choose not to ignore the social problems that face so many of Kenyan youth.This is a message that shines with insight.
Good writings and picture formats.Well done and do continue.
billy