One can only fear death before having a close encounter with death

Born and raised by a young beautiful, hardworking single mom was fun and had it's moments.

She would travel for days in and out of the country on a bus just so she could put food on the table,clothe us and get us good education. 

Without a husband as a single mom in an African home or community you become valueless, less respectable, invisible 

and none of your opinion matters because you come from a failed marriage. 

This never got to her instead she remained focused and was satisfied with what she had and what she could control. She is the strongest woman I have ever seen, despite life's hardships she still puts on that beautiful smile and has inner joy within her. 

....to be continued...