“I HELD YOU BACK”

We were driving home in the evening after some light purchases when I heard Danielle release a sound that shows dissatisfaction. Just before I turned my head to find out what the issue really was, I heard her mum say to her, “Be calm. I held you back because I can see what is ahead”. (Apparently, her mum knew I […]

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COUNSEL TO A YOUNG WIFE (2)

CLICK HERE TO READ COUNSEL TO A YOUNG WIFE (1) As we drove out that evening, I was having an internal debate of whether I should talk to my wife or not. I finally said to my wife, “There is something I would like to tell you and I hope you will not be annoyed”. We have had our fair […]

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COUNSEL FOR YOUNG HUSBANDS (6)

CLICK HERE TO READ COUNSEL FOR YOUNG HUSBANDS (5) It was some weeks to the end of the year. That evening, my dear wife mentioned some things that she needed to get done but I had no means to handle it. Interestingly, they were not really big obligations but they were quite important. It got at her. Obviously it got […]

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LET ME REMOVE THE BONES

I settled down to eat boiled plantain and herring fish sauce that evening. Danielle found her way to me- she wanted to share in my meal. Right after the first bite on plantain, she made it clear that she wanted fish. Unfortunately, the herring was quite bony and Danielle wanted it fast. As she chews one, she wanted the next. […]

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COOKIES IN THE PACK

Danielle climbed the chair and kept pointing to the pack of cookies. I picked up the cookies so I could give her. Unfortunately, the pack was difficult to untie. The knot was difficult to loosen. I kept trying. She got impatient and began to throw tantrums while attempting to grab the cookies herself. In the process, she hit her hand […]

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