Miss Kangwato

In my reading pursuit, I typically take at least a month to finish a book thanks to my ever busy-ish life schedule. Any bookworm reading that statement would shake their head in disbelief but even you, my dear bookworm started somewhere, right? Right. After reading ‘Strength at my weakest by Violet Lavender Olang’ in two days, I feel like no capital offense would be committed were I to be officially admitted to the World Quick Readers Hall of fame! 😆This past weekend while being graciously gifted the book by the ever kind father to the author, Mr. Olang , he said I’d not put the book down once I opened it. Knowing my inconsistent history with reading, in my head I was like, “Aaaaii, wewe wacha!” Days before my wedding, Mr. Olang, on our way to inspect our venue ( Fred’s Ranch, Isinya ), briefly recounted to us the events that led to the untimely demise of his first born, his daughter, a once young, energetic, bubbly, bright, beautiful girl with conspicuous dimples to boot - Violet. Th...

In case you’re a huge fan of my writing and/or storytelling, you would know how huge (and super emotional) this moment was not just for me but for these two and the many beneficiaries of their benevolence that were present in huge numbers on this day. Numerous times, I’ve shared our connection on this blog ( mercykangsy.blogspot.com ) and talked about them to anyone and everyone who attempted to ask; “So, what’s your story really - Khaleesi?” Khaleesi. I binge watched all 8 seasons of Game of Thrones and have since held onto that name, ‘Khaleesi’ because who wouldn’t want to have dragons for children though? In any case you can’t relate, replace the name with Mercy, still sounds cute I guess😒. Anyway. Growing up under their care, they did the best that they could, with what they had at their disposal to give all the 170+ kids at ( Hanne Howard Fund - Lenana ) a better life with strong hope that we’d all get a good landing at life. Life’s uncertain and unexpected tides that one time r...