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Mother of the nation!
09 Apr 2018 at 15:54hrs | Views
Good day Sir/Madam,
I hope this email finds you well. Below I wrote my tribute to Winnie Mandela. Kindly publish it. Pictures attached, I thank you!
THE MOTHER OF OUR NATION
The day of your birth was a wonderful gift to our beautiful nation. Your struggle to restore our dignity and our nation to it's former glory started the day you were born mama. The purpose that God entrusted in your hands was bigger than you, but not bigger than your heart. Nothing beats the heart of a warrior, backed with a strong human spirit. Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela you have been a perfect example of resilience with a purpose. A beacon of hope to a hopeless nation. You have taught us to never let the temporal pain and shame to make us let go of an everlasting mission and vision.
A mission you carried, driven by the vision you hoped for. Deep in your heart you knew that quiting is not an option, though flesh fails us all, nothing can match the power of a human spirit. You kept the nation united and hopefull, even in your hardest moments. No ordinary woman could have done what you did, unless bestowed with a purpose. I see you as a tree that sheltered the nation while it endured the scotching heat of the sun, the storms, and the cruel human hands that oppose the beauty and the gift of nature. You have stood against goliath with commitment and devotion in making our nation a better place for all who lives in it.
I see you as an ocean, though we don't see its depth and what it carries below, it always gives it's best to those who admire it. You carried a lot, but your strength and smile have always been amazing. The mother of a nation indeed. You have demostratred the strength of a determined mother beyond limits. You have shown us that a strong woman is not only behind a successful man. But a strong woman can also be a devoted leader when duty calls. You have led with extra ordinary footsteps for the future generation to follow. I now know the situation of girls, sisters, ladies, women and mothers will definely change in our nation because of your perfect example of persitance and hope.
I was inspired by many things you did and said, but one of my highlights is when you said: "Thanks to my jailers, you have made me strong, am no longer a little girl and I am no longer afraid of you". I related to what you said on a personal level. Sometimes what was meant to destruct and destroy us only makes us stronger and better citizens.
Indeed leadership is not a career, its a calling that comes with great responsibilities. Indeed you have been a perfect symbol of selfless and courageous leadeship. Now you are no more, everyone says his or her mind about you. But we all know the truth, no warrior will seat and fold his or her arms while being attcked. Some critizise you for defending your dignity. "They fail to critizise those who pushed you too far, but you are critisized for pushing back." But most of us we salute and appreciate you. Because we know that sometimes the best way of defense is to attack. And that is exactly what you did. Though I never got a chance to meet you in person I am proud to call you my mother, the mother of my nation. The seed that will grow into a great tree to shelter all African nations.
May your soul rest in perfect heavenly peace. We children of the soil will continue with your legacy, the struggle continues...Thank you Mama.
Kind Regards
Mr Eric Shikobela
Pretoria, Mamelodi
078 169 7968.
I hope this email finds you well. Below I wrote my tribute to Winnie Mandela. Kindly publish it. Pictures attached, I thank you!
THE MOTHER OF OUR NATION
The day of your birth was a wonderful gift to our beautiful nation. Your struggle to restore our dignity and our nation to it's former glory started the day you were born mama. The purpose that God entrusted in your hands was bigger than you, but not bigger than your heart. Nothing beats the heart of a warrior, backed with a strong human spirit. Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela you have been a perfect example of resilience with a purpose. A beacon of hope to a hopeless nation. You have taught us to never let the temporal pain and shame to make us let go of an everlasting mission and vision.
A mission you carried, driven by the vision you hoped for. Deep in your heart you knew that quiting is not an option, though flesh fails us all, nothing can match the power of a human spirit. You kept the nation united and hopefull, even in your hardest moments. No ordinary woman could have done what you did, unless bestowed with a purpose. I see you as a tree that sheltered the nation while it endured the scotching heat of the sun, the storms, and the cruel human hands that oppose the beauty and the gift of nature. You have stood against goliath with commitment and devotion in making our nation a better place for all who lives in it.
I was inspired by many things you did and said, but one of my highlights is when you said: "Thanks to my jailers, you have made me strong, am no longer a little girl and I am no longer afraid of you". I related to what you said on a personal level. Sometimes what was meant to destruct and destroy us only makes us stronger and better citizens.
Indeed leadership is not a career, its a calling that comes with great responsibilities. Indeed you have been a perfect symbol of selfless and courageous leadeship. Now you are no more, everyone says his or her mind about you. But we all know the truth, no warrior will seat and fold his or her arms while being attcked. Some critizise you for defending your dignity. "They fail to critizise those who pushed you too far, but you are critisized for pushing back." But most of us we salute and appreciate you. Because we know that sometimes the best way of defense is to attack. And that is exactly what you did. Though I never got a chance to meet you in person I am proud to call you my mother, the mother of my nation. The seed that will grow into a great tree to shelter all African nations.
May your soul rest in perfect heavenly peace. We children of the soil will continue with your legacy, the struggle continues...Thank you Mama.
Kind Regards
Mr Eric Shikobela
Pretoria, Mamelodi
078 169 7968.
Source - Mr Eric Shikobela
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