6th Letter

Dear Buddy,

It seems like the whole world is in near collapse. Every news channel, print and social media is filled with horror images of one tragedy or the other. I hesitate each time I am about to access either one of them. It feels like there is a grand conspiracy going on, or probably it is my mind playing tricks on me. I often wonder why we do not get to see enough good news on the various media outlet. A question I intend to ask the next Journalist I come across.

The recent breakout of Ebola is so scary that I do not think I have ever been more scared of any infection in my life. I do hope that a cure or vaccine is found soon to control the rapid spread of the virus. My heart weeps for all those infected through no fault of theirs. I cannot begin to imagine what their families and loved ones are passing through. For a virus that spreads through body fluid, you can never be too careful as recent cases have shown. All we can do is to heed the advice of professional health consultants and experts as well as pray that God helps the scientific community to discover a way to combat the virus.

Remain safe till our next correspondence.

5th Letter

Dear Buddy,

It has been a while since our last correspondence. How are you and your family? Hope you are all fine. I was recently placed in a difficult situation by my six year old cousin, who asked me why Boko Haram were killing and kidnapping people. I was astonished, and for a second dumb-struck. I fumbled for words to say and simply ended up with because they were bad people.

The reality of the situation dawned on me much later that children were growing up much faster and well aware of happenings in their environment. Yesterday, he informed me again that he wished someone would go into the camp where the kidnapped Chibok girls were held and distract the terrorists long enough for the girls to escape. I couldn’t believe my ears that a six year old boy was tinkering with a solution to the kidnap saga.

This morning, after we had exchanged pleasantries, he informed me that he was embarking on fasting and prayer on behalf of the kidnapped Chibok girls for their safe return. It was then I simply decided I had heard enough and had to share this with someone. If a little boy of six is willing to forego his breakfast for the safe return of the kidnapped Chibok girls, then our leaders should be expected to do more. More importantly, what I learnt from a six year old boy is that for us to overcome terrorism and the Boko Haram menace, everyone must make the war personal and play their part in what should be a collective effort. And though he gave it his all, he could not make it to 12noon and had to cut short his fast by past ten this morning.

Sorry for going on and on, I simply needed to share my experience.  Another important thing I learnt from this is to pay more attention to this little boy of six because one never knows where the solution or inspiration out of our trouble could come from.

Till our next correspondence, take care of yourself and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

4th Letter

Dear Buddy,

I need your advice on the secrets to understanding and dealing with women. I am afraid I am a bit handicapped in that department, as everything I have tried ends up failing totally. Please why do women look for motive and meaning in almost every situation? If you are happy and excited, they become agitated and suspicious, quiet and reserved the same response. I am really tired of giving the same explanations, over and over again. Haba! They simply do not know when to let go.

I love the women in my life but it is like they are hell bent on initiating the self-destruct button. I feel like I always have to be a hundred percent alert to prevent that from occurring. Please I need to understand why women are the ones giving out advice on how to handle men? What do they know about being a man? It is not like they have been in our shoes. So where did all their assumptions and theories emanate from. Women need to understand that the line between genuine concern and pestering is a very slim one, hence the danger of unknowingly overstepping their territory.

I hope your situation is better off than mine? If so, what is the secret? Man, such knowledge will make a man millions in this day and age. However, I am not in this quest for the money, but out of genuine concern for my relationship with the women in my life. Most importantly, I would love to hear the opinion of the women folk as they would definitely offer better answers to my concerns, as this primarily involves them. So please, any lady out there with suggestions should do the honour of sharing.

Man, I love the women in my life and draw inspiration from them on a daily basis, hence the source of my concern, not to lose that to avoidable mistakes and judgements. Here I go again, indulging you in my personal situation, and neglecting to ask about your welfare. How is the family? Hope everyone is alright? Send my regards to everyone. 

Take care of yourself man and look forward to your reply.

3rd Letter

Dear buddy,

I hesitate to write this letter for I do not want to become a source of disturbance to you. I would rather keep my thoughts to myself if I could. Unfortunately my head is filled up and has no storage space available, hence my putting thoughts into writing. You have to understand that there is no alternative or I would have sought its refuge. Please pardon my interference on your already exhaustive schedule.

I believe that our crossing paths was never a coincidence, most certainly not! Once our purpose in each other’s life is fulfilled, I will most almost as soon be on my way. Although right now I am afraid it is I who needs you more than the other way round. I hold on to a glimmer of hope that you would grant me the mercy of your reply.

Or perhaps you never received my previous letters and the delivery system is solely responsible for that inconvenience. I doubt I will ever know the truth until your reply falls on my door steps.

Warm regards to your family till our next correspondence.