My husband is in South Africa. He went there some six months ago. We often communicate but not as much as I wish. He has not yet found the rightful job for his profession but he says there are promises.
I am living with our three kids, all doing their primary education. Things are getting tough for me financially and I am having to survive from begging relatives to chip in. I don’t like it when I have to beg. I suggested to my husband that he comes back but he insists there are promises. I don’t want my kids to survive on donations. It breaks my heart when they ask me for things I can’t provide. – Mai Tonde
Dear Mai Tonde
Not every rich family you see around has just woke up one morning and found themselves in a pool of riches. It is earned and the road to that is never easy. First comes a lot of struggle and hard work.
You have to believe in your husband and support him in his search for a new job. You should be grateful that you have relatives who care enough to support you, it is everyone’s wish not to appear desperate. Asking for money or help from other people makes us feel like a burden. But be grateful that you have people who can help. As far as the tone in your letter is concerned the relatives supporting you have never complained.
You are blessed to have them when others are struggling and there is no one to help them. Some people have ended up beggars in the streets and others have resorted to other immoral ways of earning money like stealing. But you are healthy in your shelter and you have people who care enough to make it stay that way.
Things will turn out well for your husband. It is a matter of time. So, be patient and be positive for your children – who need your confidence that all will be fine. – Aunty Lisa
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