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Aimee Blackburn
I was born Aimee Blackburn on Two Rivers Farm way back in the woods, in a British colony in Africa in the year 1960. We later moved to a big city where we lived in a poor community...view moreI was born Aimee Blackburn on Two Rivers Farm way back in the woods, in a British colony in Africa in the year 1960. We later moved to a big city where we lived in a poor community and in an extremely impoverished household. I was the sixth surviving child in a family of eight children. We lived from hand to mouth as my parents never went out to work. We were dependent on help from the local Roman Catholic Church and social welfare.
Poverty and trying times notwithstanding, the early years were beautiful I had not a care in the world. We lived on a large plot and planted our fields during the rainy season. Food was abundant in the home then, though most times we lived from day to day, barely scraping a living.
During my primary school years, I loved attending school where I met many new friends. Reading became my greatest passion, and I devoured as many books as I could get my little hands on. This all changed in my teenage years when my country faced internal war. My life was turned upside down and I experienced a great deal of pain and suffering. As a teenager, I chose the wrong paths and travelled the wrong roads. Looking back, I realise that what I lacked most was guidance. I later settled down to married life and became a devoted wife and mother.
I have been through many trials, and have come through a stronger and a better person. I have learnt to make the best of any situation I find myself in, and to work to the best of my ability at anything I do. I am a widow, and have two grown sons, who work and live in another city.
I was inspired to write this book because of the revelation which came upon me when I took a closer look at the situation in the world today. I too was faced with many trials in my everyday life. Still, under immense duress, I persevered. I learnt to be thankful for the little things in life. It is my hope that this book will serve as an example of the power of perseverance, and that no matter how bad and hopeless things may appear, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. May this book help to guide you on your journey towards the light.view less