Learning To Cherish What I Have.

                      I almost forgot to blog on the experience i had today.I ran into someone,who in the eyes of his community,is a queer lad.I have made it a habit not to take people at face value.God has made His creatures as different as their faces,but uniquely beautiful.It is from the odd sort of folk that life's valuable lessons have been collected.Before you write off your weird-looking neighbor,let me share with you the experience i had today.                                                                                                This 'odd' person i ran into was cycling to a workshop.After the formal greetings,we discussed about the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for 20th september.He went on to say that he would be picking up his son from boarding school in Chipata,during the weekend.He allows his son,who will be sixteen years next month,to ride motorbikes.He has compared raising children to holding a little bird in hand;hold it too loosely,it will fly away.Hold it too firmly,it will die.                                                                                           He is content with what God has given him.In Chicewa,they say,"katundu wako siungakulemele".It means,the one carrying the load does not feel its weight.Have you seen how a parent with a child having a physical debility handles his/her situation.It is difficult indeed,but see how by Gods grace,they are able to cope.God gives them the strength to bring up that child.He made me realise the importance of valuing relationships.                                    As for me,I have come to appreciate my earthly father the most.He is not highly schooled,wealthy or a leader in his community.I have everything a son would crave for in a father.                                                                                                                                                                 My dad grew up without both parents.Yet God,preserved him from the perils that accompany many a-orphan.Iam held in high regard by members of my community because of the seed  mum and dad planted in me at a very tender age.May the Lord teach me to raise my kids in the fear and knowledge of Him{Joshua24.15}.Amen.