‘Blessed’ by Khosi
by zohefilmsI was on my way back home from Sandton yesterday. We were coming from a Christmas party that the hospital organised for kids with cardiac failure. We were in a taxi and everybody was tired from job interviews, so the taxi was very quiet except for the soothing music that the drive was playing.
When we reached the robots, a woman was standing there with her kids, one on her back the other on her hand. She was askign for food or money. I looked at her and the kids and you could see they haven’t had a decent meal, a bath, or washed and ironed clothes. I took my left overs from the party and gave it to them. I also gave them a ten rand note and the taxi took off.
Suddenly everyone was awake and talking. They were saying all sorts of bad things about this woman: How lazy she is and the fact that she was using the poor kids. I didn’t believe it. Deep down in my heart, I knew that something went terribly wrong and I know she tried to make it and stay strong for her kids.
But, hey life is tough. It’s the jungle out there. It’s a survival of the fittest.
I haven’t stopped thinking about her and praying for them to be safe. I have also realised that I am so blessed to have a roof over my head and running water and clothes. I can still afford to cook me and the kids a decent healthy meal. I am also thankful that I can still afford to send my kids to school and pack a lunch box for them. Mostly that I have friends who care about me. I pray that life works out for that lady. Those kids don’t deserve this life. They truly have to enjoy being kids, to be protected, loved cared for and to feel safe at all times.
And as for everyone in that taxi who thought all sort of rubbish about that woman, I have on thing to say to you. Life is a game. You win if you know how to play and if you are not a quitter.
November 16th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Hey Jennifer,
Wanted to alert you to a post on Facebook that I made, but see you haven’t been on your page in a bit. I am totally in love with your work and as the self-proclaimed Penda, Goddess of Virtual Fitness Wii FAB (For Absolute Beginners) have christened you, Jennifer Fox, the GEW - Goddess of Emotional Wisdom. The beauty of all women revealed in this movie inspires me to love every single delightful aspect about myself and each of you.
December 27th, 2009 at 1:35 am
I appreciate what you did for that lady and if we had more people who could think and feel for someone like you did with her, then this would be a better nation. i think if you have reached a point where you see no way out and you still do not give up in life, then i call that person a survivor and i hope she gets the help she deserves for the kids sake. Not just for her but everyone in need.
December 27th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Its so good to know that there are still people like you on this earth, keep true to yourself and keep doing what your doing and dont change for any negative mind set out there