chapter 3-determination

After the death of my father who was the bread winner our mother had to step up and try getting a job since there wasn't much from his savings to sustain us that long.we were young and still got alot of years before we could finish high school,then university and manage to get a job.Hence we needed money as soon as it was possible alot so that should the savings finish we would already have some money to keep us going.Rather than waiting till the money finishes.

she tried washing and cleaning people houses since she was more familiar with it.At that point it was the best option since there was no chance she could mess it up or even struggle to get it,alot of people where already looking for a house helper.The money helped alot we were able to eat,pay for basic needs which was basically all we needed at that time.

The situation was not as difficult as people thought it would affect us because we were used to living a less flashy life.All we ever wanted was enough cash to take care of our basics then our safety.safety was a priority to us since now we were females living alone.

we were never spoiled,we were disciplined and respectful.we accepted whatever was brought to the table for us hence that made us easily adapt to the loss of our father who was our bread winner.we never stressed our mother by demanding things which we knew very well that she could not afford.

We worked so hard to achieve our goals together as a team.we we're always passing with good grades at school,after all we studied so much.

After all what else would we have done,unlike the other kids from rich families who could afford paying sport,going out,going to parties and all that.us we couldn't afford all that especially since we were four from my mom hence it would have cost us alot.mother would have had to buy the costumes for each one if us,pay the fees for being part of the team,buy equipments which costs alot.Its would have been delusional for us to think that we could manage all that and I'm glad it never affected us.

I was so good the school made me their representative in academic competitions.My mother was so happy and proud to hear about this ,it was as if I had already graduated.she believed that this opportunity will open bigger doors for me and it did.I was going to alot of organizations and programs which ended up funding my education.It was a sign that I was destined for more.

Seeing her happy for me brought joy in my heart.its gave me courage to keep pushing for my dreams.The opportunity was a sign that I was just as capable as all the other kids.My mom could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel 'you could be my breakthrough 'she said.

I was pleased with her words but they felt like a big responsibility on my shoulders.I was just a child enjoying the moment and going with the flow but those words made me to see another side of this whole scenario.I was responsible for changing our entire background.i was responsible for putting a name for ourselves.demanding respect and recognition to those that bullied and belittled us.

From that day I put my mind on survival mood,I told my self I would do no matter what to make my mom's dream come true.I applied for any opportunity that came my way,I involved my self in any activity I could.i was looking for my chance,anything to make my mom proud.

I did not sleep,I did not relax,I did not back down,and we did good me and my sisters.until my eldest sister had to go to university,she did not get schoolarship but we were not gonna let that shatter her dreams

We promised we will help her as much as we can to pay for her.

So we looked for jobs to do part time so we could help out and most people were not interested in hiring teenagers,but each one of us manage to get one.

my eldest sister got a job from a hotel which paid her well,it was a well known hotel.most people loved it because it's had a swimming pool and alot of games to keep the guests entertained.since it's was busy they were in desperate need of additional staff hence they hired her immediately she handed them her application.

my second sister got a job from a wholesaler around town, luckily she worked on weekends only which helped her because she had to go to school mid week .Just like the hotel it's was always busy because it was the only one around.

I got a job from a coffee shop which was just around my home area .They sold coffee and other beverages, sometimes they would sell scones or bread and most customers were happy whenever bread was available since most used to come back when hungry .my youngest sister did not get a job since she was way younger .

we were happy and quite pleased with our self that we were helping out.We were a group of young women making our way into business,it's did not matter to us that we were starting small,all we cared about is that we were starting.This was our chance to gain experience,to showcase our talents.

Every month end we would all bring our salary including our mother's and we would decide on what to do about it.How to pay bills and depts then the rest we paid for my sister's university tuition fee which was very expensive.