Nehanda Radio

From the inside I named you Matipa because I believe you were given to me straight from God's palm. Matipa, simply translated from Shona, means ‘you have given us’. This name is a gift, not a label. We needed no ceremony to name you. There was no need. You were naturally a gift from God. You have walked a tough journey with me thus far. You have already witnessed some things that you should not have as a child, yet those experiences have strengthened our relationship as mother and daughter. You have travelled with me, mum and grandmother, to amazing places in the world and created lifelong memories, all of which you will cherish for the rest of your life. We have eaten together, laughed together, cried together and have had our ups and downs, but one thing binds us together: love. I have learnt that life is fleeting, not promised, and precious. It is a long journey, full of trials and tribulations, but, through it all, we live to learn. In every adversity, there is a lesson and a blessing.