Dear Self,
Its amazing how fast time runs huh! ...Another 8th August is here and it is your birthday.
I have seen you triumph,
I have seen you fall,
I have seen you cry and laugh,
I have seen you on your best days and your worst days.
I have listened to all your concerns, your complaints, your goals,
I have also listened to your heart and your spirit..
I have seen people walk in and out of your life,
I have seen you care yet not cared for,
I have seen you love yet not loved in return.
I have seen your heartbroken loads of times ,
That is life , Self and you know all that now.
I have seen you learn so many lessons on this journey ,
I know you may not have all the answers at this moment and that you are still searching and defining your real purpose.
It is a new day , a new beginning and as you take the first step in this new year, be advised to start it with self discipline, self awareness and self love.
Self, you have so much power that you may not know yet but I hope you develop and identify all of your power points, untapped capabilities in this new year .
Be kind to yourself , your family and to your friends as well as everyone you would meet .
Be grateful in your heart. Be thankful for those who have wronged you because they have not done anything to you but for you. They have opened up things inside for you and helped you grow into someone who is stronger.
Be grateful also for life's experiences that have paved way for you to know who you are and who you are not.
Self, remain humble. I repeat remain humble.. Always remember you did not get to where you are now alone. You got to where you are because of hard work and determination. People trained you because they believed in you. People accepted your mistakes. They took chances on you because they saw all your rushing through and wanted to see more of you.
Still dream Self. I know you don't have the spirit of fear but sometimes you feel like opening the door for it to come through. Never! Remember why you are doing what you are doing. Remember the CNN dream. Don't be too shaken by the adults decision that are now inundating in your life. Never be overwhelmed by payroll, rent , health care and bla bla bla bla .... Everyday is a new possibility to see the world as a place you can dream big. The exciting part is that you get to sit back and watch them become a reality... Dare yourself and don't chicken out.
Make this new age an opportunity for you to to show all that you have prepared for in the last decades.
Self, don't change who you are. Don't let the negative things of this world block you from seeing all your beauty, most importantly your beauty. You are damn beautiful , Self. Rock it this year. Open up your heart to love more, ...............allow you to be found......
Last but not least, pray like never before , pray, pray more. Pray and spend more time with God as often as you can. Nothing matters without him. You know if hes not the center of your life then you are not really living right! Sure you do.
your purpose is in him,
your worth is in him,
your salvation is in him,
Self, he is your all in all......... He is your everything.
As the sun sets on your +1 birthday don't forget that you are a lioness. Dare to become all you were created to be.
The slate is clean. You are not defined by your past. The best version of you just begun.
Its a perfect day for you. Happy birthday.
See you in two years.
Sincerely ,
Mancee......
I will praise you oh Lord for you have raised me. Am thankful for life . Thankful for yet another year . My life , my heart, my soul and my love , it all belongs to you Father. Give me more of you for the year ahead, grant me grace to finish my race and may I never miss thy welcome voice and my well done message at the end of it all.....Amen.
This is especially for my PIC , the finest sports journalist....Miss Helga Gokah. Happy birthday sissy . May God bless you, enlarge your coast and fulfill all your heart desires.
It is also for my boss. How I wish all bosses were like you, Sir. Thank you so much for believing in me and for the opportunity to learn and grow and build on the skills needed for my chosen career.
This is also for my friend who is currently far away in Australia yet remembered it was my birthday and sent me a cake. You are the best !
Also for Yoko. Thank you for the drinks and for always being there.
I would want to say a big thank you to all the guys in my office for making the mini party fun.
To the one who sent me 'the surprise cake ' , I say God bless you.
It is also for you Chris. Thank you for an evening out. I enjoyed the pineapple rice. Am sorry I couldn't eat all . My condition didn't permit me to. You are too kind.
Something spectacular happened when I got home later that evening, my little girl met me at the door , gave me her usual bear hug and sang me "a happy birthday song ". It was as if she's been waiting in anticipation for me to walk in. Such a priceless moment.
Ajo, thank God for you. You are
my most treasured gift.
my most treasured gift.
And to each and every soul who made my birthday an Awesome one, I say thank you.
