What are the most important things you teach you kids, that you wish someone had shared with you growing up? Mine are:
- No one is born knowing, don't be insecure that you don't know something, just put in the effort and learn.
- Life comes in stages, don't rush it.
- God is always with you, talk to him often. When you are happy give thanks, when you are sad seek comfort.
- Stay close to your family
- Be loyal to those you care about.
- Try new things. /2
- Every one has something they are good at and something they struggle with. Don't let either thing define you. Instead strive to find the balance.
- Don't let other people make you feel like crap, most times they are just projecting their own insecurities /3
- Intelligence and talent are nothing if they are not accompanied by hardworking, consistency and diligence.
- Being a great friend is important.
- Be kind, caring but don't be a doormat.
- Never seek revenge when you feel wronged, the universe will take care of it. /4
- Travel, seek new experiences in new places.
- If you ever walk into a room and feel uncomfortable with the vibe, leave.
- Don't allow other peoples impressions to cloud your judgment. Listen to your inner voice.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- No one knows everything. /5

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20 Feb
A thread. Its clear that no matter where you live, you have to have a disaster preparedness plan. The world/weather is becoming more unpredictable. Some tips:
1. Have a disaster prep plan that your whole family knows. Teach your kids where exits are, how to escape plan. /1
2. Teach family private code for danger i.e code word
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10. Store dry non perishable food ie. dry grains, cereals, canned food, essentials. /3
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A Thread - If my 48 year old self could talk to my 20 year old self I would say:
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# A thread Some of the greatest pleasures in life I have experienced are:
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- a great book
- a cup of tea on a rainy day
- a warm pair of socks (with pompoms preferably) on a cold day
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- An answered prayer
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- A finished complicated construction project
- A perfectly rising dough
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Sibling Rivalry - a thread.
Many kids feel that their siblings are more special; get more attention. This can lead to lifelong resentments and psychological issues. As parents we have to try to give each child the love and attention they need, remember they are all different./1
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What I have learned so far, raising a bunch of boys:
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In 1967, my mother (a white American woman) moved to Kenya with my dad. They had been married 2 years, she lived in Kenya till her death 46 years later. In those years, she embraced Kisii culture, cooked the food, spoke both Kiswahili and Kisii, raised her children as Kisii /1
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We make a point of bringing our children home annually to spend time in Igbo land and learn their culture. Foreign women embracing their husbands Igbo culture are not "cultural vampires". They understand that children need to know where they come from, who their people are /3
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