The greatest injury on any man is to be away when his father needs him most. This is as painful as the spikes of a savanna lion. It stings and shakes manhood to its roots. It inflicts a recurring wound on the thoughts and thinkings of a man. It silences a man and connects him to the afterworld. This is the moment when a man retreats to the world of silence. A silence that oils introspection and meditation. This is when a man connects with his ancestors and the great men and women whose actions fortified the foundations over-which he is built. Yes this is my world.
This is not a fictional writing. I don't possess the power to imagine such. This is an outpouring of a life of a man whose blood and flesh gave rise to me. It is a story of a man whose life is linked to mine and whose suffering from a cancerous infection is posing a great psychological obstacle to my smooth ride to better the world.
It is a moment in life when one seeks to have a physical talk with God,the Giver of life and health,to demand His intervention. It is time when a man swims in the deep oceans of endless questions. It is a moment when some misguided thoughts find their way into a man's heart. Yes this is where the Lemukols are. They are journeying on a rocky path infested with man-eaters and other life threatening monsters.
But there is hope.There is light at the end of the tunnel.And this is why I write this piece. It is the only platform at my disposal to unload the heavy burdens of pain and physical separation. My people will say, a talking man never grieves. This is why I have chosen to "speak". I have chosen to "shout" for all to hear - so as to evade the grieving spirit.
May these "shouts" have an impact on the Lemukol family. Let it be known that strong families gain the title "great" after shouldering and conquering challenges of life. These challenges are nothing but fortifying actors. They are meant to solidify our belief of togetherness and family bond.
And to my beloved mother; guard this close to your soul; father's illness should not shake your faith in the Almighty. I believe in your capability in winning the toughest of fights in life. Daddy's illness is nothing to you. It can't move you. It can't shake you. I celebrate you for this.
And to my brothers, sisters,brothers-in-law and your families, let this moment allow you to think of your roles in the family. Let it be that golden episode that allows you to carry an honest inspection of yourselves and connect you with the Creator.
Daddy, may the healing power of God reign over you and kill that cancerous cell disturbing your throat. Nothing is impossible in the Almighty!
Yours,
Moses.
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