Thread by @AaronAkpuPhilip

𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑹𝑫 𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑻𝑶 𝑴𝒀 𝑴𝑼𝑴 𝑰𝑵 15 𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑺

Dear mum,

I am still shocked that it is 15years already since you left me down here. How are you holding up and what is happening up there? It has been a crazy time for us this past year because of a deadly virus.

A lot of people died and the world is still suffering from it. At least you do not get to see all that now. I am sorry I always bring you bad news from down here even though I was hoping not to share any more bad news with you this year.

I am sure you, dad and step mum have all met up and perhaps living in the same house up there. I am sure God can organise that for you guys? Remember when I wrote you last year right?

aaronakpuphilip.com/second-letter-…

I brought some more news for you this year which will make you smile. I know you keep blaming yourself for leaving me but please worry not. Grab a glass of drink, cross your legs and hear the sweet gist.

So you know I told you I was now married to an amazing woman who challenged and pushed me to start a PhD right? We are already a year plus into our marriage and damn!! It has been nothing short of amazing.

We still get to piss each other off once in a while though but is that not what you and dad used to do sometimes?😀.

Anyways make sure you do not do it up there. We are allowed to down here. lol.

Now the big news, are you ready mum? We now have a beautiful daughter (Zoe Ana Chimdindu). Please do not ask me the meaning of the names because I know you guys have free wifi up there. Just google it😀. Ohh!! She is so adorable and reminds me of you and your charming smile.

Now you see why I say you should not worry right? I have 2 ladies looking after me now. They are so lovely and kind to me. Bless them!!. Now see how you are smiling, I knew you were gonna get excited.

Now brace up for the next one. Oh!! You thought I was finished? Get yourself another glass of drink for this one. Last year I told you how Squeezim(@zinnezi ) pushed me to start a PhD right?

What I did not tell you was that my research is on the same disease that took you away from me.😭.

I am happy I get to do this research and hope that my research will prevent many people from losing their mothers like I did.

Now you do not need to worry too much because I am doing my bit to make the world safer and better.

What makes my program even more interesting is the amazing holistic support I enjoy from my 2 supervisors Dr. @endinequity and Dr. @jodurham19.

Please appear in their dreams and thank them both for being so kind to me on my journey. Please do not scare them, wear white clothes only😀.

I am glad I made you smile and happy in my letter, unlike the previous ones where you shed a tear with some of the bad news I brought.

I do not wanna keep you any longer because I know u are also busy but remember to always put in a word for me during your meeting with God.

It looks like your intercession is working. How else do you explain the unmerited favours, blessing and growth that I enjoy?

15 years ago you left me while I was still in high school but look at me now, your son is on his way to bagging a PhD.

I will bring more news to you next year when I write to you.
Be rest assured that Junior will make you proud.

Love you loads.
Your son
Junior (AAP).

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