Family Reunion: Beautiful Memories In My Village.

One of the things the Almighty God has blessed me with is a loving family. Apart from my husband and kids, my parents and siblings love me so much, and they can go to a great extent for me, and I'll likewise do the same for them. Well, the reason for our unconditional love for one another is not far-fetched; I meant my parent trained us this way; we always have each other's interests at heart. Oh let me gist you, our this year get-together in my village was nothing short of magical! My parent informed us about the get-together beforehand, so we anticipated the day.

^{me, my parent and gracyakan}

My husband, our kids, and I traveled to my village together; I seized the opportunity to tell my kids about my childhood days. I told them the early mornings when my siblings and I woke at 3 AM to fetch water from the nearby stream before daybreak. How I used to fetch firewood with my friends in the bush; those moments were filled with laughter and chatter as we engaged in adventures like hunting snails in the night and hunting mushrooms 🍄 on our way to the farm. The moonlight plays and fairy tales from Momma were some of my best memories; my kids really enjoyed the story and were asking many questions, you know, kids and curiosity. Hahaha😂 in no time, we arrived, and I met with the sight of my family buzzing with excitement. Everywhere was Joyful and it felt like a reunion years in the making 😎.

My Dad was the most joyful; with much pride, he killed 2 he-goats for the feast. The aroma of the goat meat being prepared wafted through the air, hmm that promises a delicious meal. We brought assorted drinks, palm wine and yams which added to the merriment.

The day began with something delicious and special. My aunt uses the goat heads and intestines to prepare delicious plantain porridge. We gathered around, prayed together, and enjoyed the sumptuous meal as a family, thanking our heavenly Father, Jehovah, for the gathering.

After the porridge, my sweet sis, Vicky dear treated us to a mouth-watering afia efere. But before we indulged, we decided to have a Bible discussion. This moment was profound; We started with the singing of praises to God first and then prayer before my older brother-in-law took the opportunity to impart wisdom to younger kids, he reminded them to be obedient and listen to their parents so that they would prosper and live longer on the earth. Then, conversations about caring for our aged parents flowed seamlessly; he encouraged my parent to take care of themselves and never to skip their meals. This conversation was indeed reinforcing the bonds that tied us together.

^{my brother-in-law while addressing us}

We acted in a drama to reflect our love for Jehovah and how he normally rescues and exalts his humble and loyal servants. The drama portrays Esther and her cousin Mordecai; they were bold and courageous. Queen Esther, with the help of Jehovah, could stop the evil scheme of the wicked man, an enemy, the bad Haman! I had the honor of playing Queen Esther, while others took roles like King Ahasuerus, Haman, and Mordecai.

Queen Esther &her friend	Queen Vasty and her mate
Everyone bowing for bad Haman	Mordecai taking care of young Esther
Queen Esther	narator

We acted in scenes with a narrator, and I must confess the laughter and applause that followed after each scenario brought us closer and set a joyous tone for us all, but most especially the kids, who were thrilled to end the drama with a live song about Esther. The dramatization did not only serve as entertainment but also a reminder of the morals and values we cherish as a family.