chapter 3-determination

After the death of my father our mother had to try getting a job since there wasn't much from his savings.she tried washing and cleaning people houses since she was more familiar with it.The money helped alot we were able to eat,pay for basic needs.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.we were never spoiled,we were disciplined and respectful.we accepted whatever was brought to the table for us.

We work so hard to achieve our goals.we we're always passing with good grades at school,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 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 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,each one of us manage to get one.my eldest sister got a job from a hotel which paid her well,my second sister got a job from wholesaler and I got a job from a coffee shop.we were happy and quite pleased with our self.

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 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 which was very expensive.