Divine vessel, Patriots Blood: An African daughters path & alchemy of grief (Zambia & Zimbabwe)
5.5.5 Ethiopian Patriot Day : We do not have independence day, as Ethiopia is the oldest ancient country in the world that has never been colonised or controlled. The human heart navigates grief along its own unique and deeply personal course. For me, my father's passing—he was the patriarch, the anchor of our community—compelled me to be fully present during his final days. He was my compass, the proving ground where I learned so much. I was privileged to care for him in Seattle, a way to honor his profound influence on my life. Subsequently, destiny offered me two years in Ethiopia, a precious window to bid him farewell, a significant grace given the geographical distance that had grown between us. Human intentions often remain veiled, driven by the primal need for survival, revealing themselves most clearly in the pursuit of control & power. I witnessed painful realities during grief, change & evolution, yet I consciously chose a path guided by a higher purpose, embrac...
