Dear Kasujjas, “You became the family I never expected but always needed — walking with me through the shadows of my stroke and lifting me with love that felt like home.”
About twelve days ago, I visited the Kasujjas to spend an evening with them and just reflect on life and be happy. I had suggested such a visit to Daisy and we zeroed on a date and Fiona was told about it and she bought in. Given my immobility and the fact that I am surrounded by walls,a journey outside the house isn’t only refreshing but rejuvenating. It’s my tuli wabwelu moment. Anchor,Asante and Anchor are a joy to be around and that is why I have coined A³, I always refer to them as the landlords. The good of the day was Anchor welcoming me with a hug, so pure and full of love, bless Anchor.
The A³ had a short presentation where they were Constables netting criminals with all the maps, Coup was the name given to anchor,I still don’t know why but the name sounded perfect and after the presentation,it was time to go to the house. The old people were left in the compound and we did start off with a conversation at one point when Daisy asked for my opinion, I wrote that,”I will leave the matters of generals to generals(read marrieds) . We also talked about Yori not knowing that he had plans to take us through social media and phone detox for days until he was declared that he decided to get us back to our phones ,we are now back to our slow poison of phone addiction.
It’s the small things like spending time with friends, doing life together that cement humanity. It’s such intentional acts that define who we are and what we stand for.
Dear reader, I met the Kasujjas in mid 2017, they were dating and they have shared their journey with me right from the time Drew proposed and up to now that the amazing Constables have come along
Dear Andrew, I always say to Daisy telling her that olimujjawa omusajja asinga Drew going after the legendary Afrigo song.Whereas I have no concrete theory on friendship, I think it’s the relatives we choose in life and I thank you for choosing me, and being the family that I needed, keep raising the Constables to be good citizens of the world who are God fearing.
Dear Daisy,Joan is our connection but the first time I saw you was at Elite Hostel, you had come with Sandra to check on Bonnie, that was my hostel, I thank you for being a Sister, you have so much wisdom and life lessons that when you begin speaking,I don’t want you to stop especially during our long phonecalls reflecting on growth and so much more. It’s no wonder we’re all Virgos with our birthdays are two days apart. I put it on my heart to spend an evening with your family, thanks for loving me, standing with me and praying for me, you have made me known to your friends, shared my posts and now I am widely known.
Dear Kemi,
Daisy was our connection but moreso the blog post A conversation with my self I am glad that it got you reflecting and this is why I write,it is my new speak and if it can help a person out there, the better. Daisy has always told me, Roland why don’t you write a book? Very noble suggestion but you know that imposter syndrome and writing is a discipline but I am giving it a thought and when I come through, you will definitely know. When I watched the video where Daisy was talking about the ten years of your friendship, this was my biggest takeaway, We assume friendship “just happens,” yet it requires intentionality, vulnerability, and practice.
I think it’s still okay to say Happy New Year and may this year be one of possibilities.
Mwene 