Sophia Ngugi

I am my father’s daughter- Happy father’s day

The year was 2000. The location was Moi University Eldoret. Finally, I was given the power to “read” by President Moi. Yes, the millennium found me here, an adult. That is not the point… but the people in this photo. Mum and Dad. My dear parents. But more so, my dad, on this fathers’ day.Continue reading “I am my father’s daughter- Happy father’s day”

Two years later, you live on

November 7, 2023 Two Years Without You Two years ago, a chain broke. In your sleep, you quietly departed from this life. It has been two years since you left us. Sometimes, it still does not feel real. I fondly remember you and thank God for the time we had together. In life, you madeContinue reading “Two years later, you live on”

Breathing. Picking up the pieces.

“Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.”Earl Grollman Sometimes You Think You Know, Then When You Know, You Realize You Did Not The third quarter of the yearContinue reading “Breathing. Picking up the pieces.”

a string snapped

“Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.” –Terri Guillemets Sometimes you are holding on to a very thin string. And sometimes, it snaps! 30th December 2022. The end of the year is usually exceptional for me. Apart from the festive season and a break from the usual routine, this alsoContinue reading “a string snapped”

Kindness: Rays of sunshine on our paths through life motions

Photo by JOHN TOWNER on Unsplash In this final part of my reflections on the challenging period when we lost close family members two months apart, my dad and my nephew, I have been reflecting on the excellent community support. I would not be doing justice if I did not mention human kindness in weatheringContinue reading “Kindness: Rays of sunshine on our paths through life motions”

A season, or just life (part 2)

When one must, one can. Charlotte Whitton Sometimes life throws you a curve ball, and you do not know if you have what it takes to handle this. You do not even know if you have the energy to explore how to deal. Sometimes your best defence feels inadequate. But you know that you mustContinue reading “A season, or just life (part 2)”