My Birthday!

Oh, isn't she cute? Looking like a little boy lol.
I think i was a year and something months

So I am a November baby, which means I was made with love. I was conceived in February, the month of love and I am certain that Valentine’s Day was the day when a seed (me) was planted in my mother's womb.

My mother’s first born baby passed away, she was a premature and there were complications. She then waited quite some time before she could have me. I'd like to think that I am a blessing. I came at a time when they (my parents) were not expecting me. My mother had fear of having a baby since that tragedy. She was severely sick during that time and having a baby would either kill her or the baby.

My parents on their wedding day! Sorry couldn't rotate
 

When I was conceived, it was a moment of disbelieve for both of them. They wanted a baby but death was a wall that blocked them from having one.

 

So, they kept quiet about it until it was no longer something to hide. My mother was very sick throughout the whole pregnancy but trusted in the supernatural power for her and my wellbeing. The 29th of November came, this day 22 years ago. The strong woman gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and she called her Paballo. Paballo means protection. According to her, she gave me the name due to the fact that God protected both us from death. I love my name. I actually thought I was the only one in the world who had it but No!

   Ok, i didn't rotate this one. Sorry about that. This was my 6th
Birthday.
I remember it like it was yesterday!
 

 

Family of mine on my Christening Day!

Mama and I! 1st graduation

 My mother is the sweetest person I know and I have inherited that side of her. She is a God fearing woman, something that I have learned from her. I am thankful for her teachings for they have made me the woman I am today. I appreciate life today because of her.

 

A lot of people don’t know this. My biological father died when I was nine years old. The memories I have of him are blissful. He then came back in a form of another father, Pawe! I love Pawe, he has been there for most of my life. He treats me like his and I know God gave him to us because he fits well into our jigsaw puzzle.

Speaking of a puzzle, I am surrounded by love and on this day, I realise how special I am to everyone. As we grow, there is so much we learn from other people.  I have learned so much from different people.  Even random talks in a taxi ride or a shopping mall make an impact. The people I am surrounded with shape who I am. I have been blessed with a family that loves me for who I am and that has made me become comfortable with everything I do.

 

The pictures I shared are a journey of my life from being a toddler to a young adult.  I am getting better not older, like fine wine I mature with time. Happy Birth Day to me!