Thursday was a momentous day. At roughly the same time of night GC4, was born into the world as senior statesman, Nelson Mandela, passed away. As a poignant gesture, GC4 has been named Nell, although her sister, GC1 seems to think Isabella is a much better name and calls her that at every opportunity.
Mother Emma will now face a life challenge as she must bring these two girls up without the help of their father, the pub singer. After a season in Spain he has decided he would rather have the life of a tour rep than the responsibilities fatherhood brings. He has now consigned himself to the ranks of 'day care dad'. A book is open as to how long before he can't cope with that and disappears altogether.
Hardship and commitment are two things he could learn a lot about, from the life of Mandela. His transformation from terrorist to diplomat has been well documented in a way which will never be reflected in any obituary of Martin McGuiness or Gerry Adams. It will be interesting to see what South Africa, and the wider African continent will become going forward without him.
Life is cruel though when Mandela is taken from us but a person like Mugabe can continue to rule with an iron fist. His time will come and then there will be some wiggle room in the large expanses of Southern Africa.
Welcome Nell, sleep well Mandela.
1 comment:
I think I managed your resolution too this year without even making it!
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