The Call
The call came when we were getting dressed for Church on February the 5th. My brother returned from service in the Navy the previous week. It's been a long time since we were together as a family. I cherished every moment because I learnt very early that people and situations were subject to change. Growing up in a war zone would teach you to appreciate peaceful moments in your life. You could be happy one minute and the next you are running for your life. Our safety was non-existent regardless of what the government portrayed to the world. I was born the fourth daughter in a house full of girls - we were seven (what were my...