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When I look at the situation at home, my mother cannot afford to take my sister and me to high school. She is a widow and has no job. We are both in standard 8. That said, I plan to start a grocery business right after my national exam which takes place in March. I will use the first three transfers to stock up my store. Once it's set up, I intend to take up a tailoring course at a nearby polytechnic. The skills I will acquire will help me start yet another business. Multiple streams of income mean that I will help my mother to pay my sibling's fees so they don't have to finish at the primary school level. I hope this desire I have comes to pass.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At least I am still in school. In my heart, I know that my education will end at the primary school level but I am glad I got here. If the odds favor me and I get a chance to further my education, I'll gladly take the chance.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I feel bad when I look at my mother struggling to feed us and keep all seven of us in school. She does her best to sell charcoal for a living. Half the time, we are sent home due to school fees arrears. Most of the nights we go to bed hungry. What tears at my heart is seeing how much my mother wants to make us comfortable but her options are limited. May God make a way for her, especially financially.
