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Changing the nature of our living is what I have wanted for a long time. Imagine sharing a room with my daughter and 3 grandchild yet it's not spacious enough to accommodate us. This has pushed me to desire constructing a decent and spacious house for both of us. To ensure this come to reality, I intend to spend $500 of the money to solve this menace. This will guarantee us a better house to boost our self-esteem as well as maintaining our dignity. On the other, I will also invest in livestock moreso goats which multiply fast. To start with, I will use $200 to buy 5 goats to act as my long-term investment project. The remaining amount will help me to buy new beddings and also to support my grandchildren's education. Thus, this is what receiving this money means to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiness of a parent is to see your family safe and in good health. As a mother, I am so grateful to God for having saved my son who had appendix problem. He successfully underwent a surgery and he is currently in good state. This month, we conducted a party to thank God for his mercies. Thus, I consider this as what has brought me joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Life at home has become so tough due to financial constraints. This has made us live a miserable life that has lowered our social status. Looking at our house, it is very small and it can not accommodate us. In addition, getting our meals also has a challenge and sometimes, me might be forced to survive on two or one in a day. For this reason, I usually feel stressed and it is because of this challenge that makes my life harder.
