19/09/2024
One of my acquaintances said; "How can it be that you have nothing to say or even to write? We know you can always say something meaningful to us" Another said; "Aggrey, I look up to you because, man, you cannot lack words to write on any subject."
I forgive you two because the process that I go through to have something meaningful to say or write is rough.
Today, I come wholly to share that I am forever grateful. One person I met 23 years ago and has now become a wonderful big sister says; "You are pathetically thankful. Why?" It was not until Julie Nabwire visited my village of Kichwamba Nyakashozi, Nyabubaare No.2 in Bunyaruguru (Bunyaruguru Pictorial) in present day Rubirizi District, where I was born 48 years ago that she understood and appreciated why I am always thankful. So, on my birthday, which fell two days ago, I could only come here and share with you that I am utterly thankful.
I share a birth month with one of my sons; Ntambi and therefore, we cut the same cake. On the cake, my partner Judith Judithehotone instructed the cake lady to write the words; "The family's world" on my side and on Ntambi's side; "The Family's Saviour." She planned this and executed it with the children. I think it is a huge expectation or even to know that these fellows think I am their world! To look behind and there are 8 human beings who think you are their world is massive.
Again, looking back at the journey of 48 years, I can only be thankful and probably would sing 's song "Ani yali Amanyi?" which, simply translates as; "Who Knew?" And, he answers his question as; "Okujjako Mukama Katonda" which, translates as; "It can only be God"
Looking at the turns and twists in my life, even when I sometimes have my doubts, I admit, it can only be God. I have doubted God so many times but then, when I see the amazing things that have happened in my life, I am jolted to accept there is a Superior Being. I have had a fair share of a series of tests where He proves over and over again that I am nothing without Him. I may not be in the habit of Public Display of God (PDG) but if you knew a little of me, you would believe me if I tell you, it can only have been God.
So, what lies ahead for me?
I will, just like the SANKOFA bird (Please about the SANKOFA Theory), I am carrying with me a delicate egg (my life) and therefore, I have got to take care of it. I look up to Paul Messina and his lovely wife Kathy Carella Messina who have great leg mileage. I will be walking and where I can climb mountains (literary and figuratively). I can only look back in the past but not dwell there. I will look back to pick lessons.
I will look back so that I ensure I have carried along with me my meaningful relationships with me. I will also carry with me good memories. I am tempted to name names but I will not manage. However, allow me to express my gratitude to friends of . I will in the coming days post him here. You know the journey we walked in 2017 to just a few years ago. He is turning 19 this November and taller than me! Isn't God amazing?
So, what did I tell my children when they asked me to say something? That I will continue dance. And I danced for them! That no matter how big they will grow, I will continue to tell them; "I love you" That my "I love you" was not when they were little. It is true and it will continue for the rest of my life even when they get their own children. I love them every day, Boys are my heroes and girls are my sunshine.