Friday, February 26, 2010

Feb 25 2010 from Cleveland

Habari, Son?

Asante sana for your great email this morning!

I am so grateful to Almighty God for bringing us together as family in this world. It is always my great pleasure and honor to give you a Mother's loving care and support for your education!

Do you still see Hilda at College? I hope she is doing very well! As your Mum, I appreciate the help she gives my Son Bashir!

Here in Cleveland it keeps snowing and snowing, about 10 centimeters a day. It's pretty to see, all white and fluffy, but it's hard to drive in -- the roads get icy and we all have to drive more slowly.

Tonight I will visit my friend Patty after work. She is an artist who creates beautiful paintings. They are "abstract" paintings, which means they don't show a realistic scene like a photograph, but instead are shapes and colors in more fanciful, imaginative designs. Patty and I have been friends for 15 years.

Do you miss your friends in Malawi? Tell me about some of them. I like hearing about your friends, like you told me about your classmates and your birthday party!

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!

Your faithful Mum

Feb 25 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so happy to assure me that on Saturday I will receive the Money from you if God Wishes.

Am also delighted that now you know all about the friendship between Mr.Iddi & I.

Honestly!! I have grown up with Difficult life. When I was coming here from Malawi, I just Came without any Idea of where to Begin my Living in Tanzania. It was like a Miracle to be here, because I never epected that one day I could be be here.

Oh!! sorry to Douglas for the Shock Consecutive Defeats of Cleveland Cavaliers. But it's also nice to hear that they Came back & Claimed the Victory yesterday. Of cos it Pains when Your Team Looses, it's just like the way it hurts Me when MANCHESTER UNITED looses.

What's a Nice Job for Christopher!!!! That's perfect, because it Beautifies a House floor!!

Yes of Corse Mum, I really have an amazing Story in My Life. A story of Starvation from HUNGER & POVERTY.

But now am so happy because God has saved Me & My Father of Malawi through you.

I had UNIMAGINABLE Future. I thank you Mum for turning my Future into IMAGINABLE!!!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!!!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Feb 24 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Today I would like to tell you Who is Mr.Iddi to Me!!!

As I told you in the Past that I came here in Tanzania to Seek for some Opportunities so that to get the requirements of my Daily life.

When I was leaving Malawi, I told my father that I want to go to Tanzania to seek Job opportunities that could help to Boost My Education.

My father was refusing me to Come here because he said I was too Young to be in Dar-es-Salaam with nobody. But I insisted & told him that I will go to Tanzania & I will see what to do there. I also told him that everything is in the Hands of GOD! Then I asked Him this question! You & I are starving here in Malawi together, Is there any difference if I go far away to Starve for the sake of trying to save myself & yourself from this Starvation? Finally he was Convinced & allowed me to come here.

He looked for Fair Transport for Me & Escorted me to the Bus station. But before I leave, He prayed for me & asked God to Bless Me while in Tanzania.

Then I told him not to be worried because it is only GOD who will Protect me & he is our Saviour. But I could feel in my heart that he was much worried for my safety.

When I came to Tanzania, I had to stay with someone who is also a Malawian as to wait untill I get a Job for a self reliant. I used to crewck around at that time looking for what to do.

One day when I was Crewcking around as usuall, I met Mr.Iddi. We greeted & Spoke to each other. He was surprised to hear that My Kiswahili was Broken, Because it's a long time ago since I left here with my Mum. It was when I was too young. So I could not speack fluent Kiswahili like nowadays. Then Mr.Iddi asked me about which another language do I speack well. Then I told him that ENGLISH.Mr.Iddi jumped & said that ''GOD IS GREAT''.

He said that he as happy because he was looking for a person who could teach & Train him English. A taxi Driver to be more Successiful in Dar-es-Salaam, He needs to know abit of English becauese alot of Customers are outsiders(wazungu).

He asked me to teach him & that he should pay me Monthly. I told him no! I will teach you for free, only I need from you is to regard me as your own young brother & You should be like my reall Brother. We should assist & Depend on each other. Then He agreed!!

That was the Beggining of our friendship. Then to be realistic I can Say that he is my Friend. But he is also my Brother because he did & Does what my reall Brother could do to me. The same as to you, you became my Mum just because you play roles that My Biological Mun could play towadrs me. Inshort I can say that you give me a mother Love.

But I really thank him so much, because he has given Hopes to my Future through his help. Mr.Iddi is a very good Man. I will always thank him for what has been doing to me.

Everything was almost impossible to me in Dar-es-Salaam withiout Him. He is GENEROUS, KIND, TOLERANCE, MERCIFUL & CARING Like you Mum.

But I don't stay with him, I stay a lone. But he thanks me too for willing to teach him English & that he gets more Opportunities of Taxi Job through abit Knowledge of English I have taught him. He has really improved than how he was when I just Met him. He has benefited from me & I have benefited from him. But am the one to thank him so much because has done a lot to me than I have done to him.

That's how Mr.Iddi is my Brother. That's why I don't even think that I was wrong to tell you that he is my Brother. Was I wrong Mum?

Please Mum, Tell me how you feel after this Confession!!. Have I explained well?

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Later ~

Hi Mum!

Today I have entered twice in the Internet Cafe, But am so surprised because I didn't get any of your today's Email.
I hope you are fine & everything is okay. May be you are too Busy at work, aren't you?

I would like to tell you that I agree with your Decision of Sending me $150 Monthly.
Yes, This amount is quiet enough for me Mum!! Am so happy with that.

There is nothing I like in my life than Happiness. That is why one day when Our Lecture asked everyone to tell what he/She Likes, Everyone mentioned what he/she thought was good to him/her.
Some said that they like Money, Cars & Expensive Materials.

But when he asked me, I said that I like Happiness & Peace of mind, because there is no way I can enjoy a Car & Luxuries while I lack peace of mind. He praised & told the Class to Crap hands for me.

Just to remind you mum, Am waiting for Antivirus & Study Materials Money.

May God Bless you Mum!

Am your son,
BASHIR!

Feb 23 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son, habari gani?

It's very wise for you to be using your monthly money for transport and lunch at College! I want to assure you that Mr. Jimmy and I will send you a larger amount of monthly money in March so that all your needs are met.

Also, this Friday 26 February, I will send you the 100 USD. It will be 50 USD for Antivirus and 50 for the rest of your study materials.

The next money I can send after that will be your monthly money on 15 March. I will send you 150 USD for your new monthly amount. Is that enough for the total of transport, lunch, meat, and internet cafe?

Also, remember that Mr. Jimmy and I will pay rent for your new room with electricity, beginning in a few months. It's fine if we will have to pay the whole year at once. We can afford for you to have a room that costs 40,000 shillings a month.

Indeed, I understand that your relationship with Mr. Iddi has changed a bit, now that you don't work at Palm Beach Hotel or see him as often. It's very good that you and Mr. Iddi have honest and direct conversations with each other and you honestly express your opinions together, even if you don't agree.

And yes, for sure I am interested to know how Mr. Iddi is your brother! I often thought of asking you, then forgot to type it in my emails.

Also, thank you for being proud of your Mum who still likes to study and learn!


MAY GOD BLESS MY DEAR SON BASHIR!
Your faithful and loving Mum

Monday, February 22, 2010

Feb 22 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am deeply Concerned to hear about the Funeral. Only I can say is to Wish Her soul Rest in Peace.

Now I would like to tell you the way I use the Monthly Money you send me. Of cos it ment for Internet & Meat,
But I also use it For Transport & Lunch at College. The transport fair to Learnit College is Tsh 500 for both Going & Back. It's too Cheap, Isn't it?

Because as I said one day that nowadays I hardly to Meet Mr.Iddi who usually gives Me Transport. That's makes me to depend only on that Money you send me.

But Mum! You Never asked me about relationship between I & Mr.Iddi. Of cos I told you that he is my Brother, But How?
Tomorrow I will tell you Who is Mr.Iddi to Me & Why is he my Brother?

But it makes me feel good to know that you still Proceed with Further Studies regardless your age. Am so proud of you Mum!

GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Feb 22 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son,

I'm so sorry to hear that Manchester United suffered a defeat. But you are right to focus on the future and the next game, which I surely hope they will win!

Indeed, Mr. Jimmy is a fine gentleman and takes very good care of me. I am fortunate to have such a good husband. When he is not working, he is always happy to escort me to events and classes. The University of Akron is about 70 kilometers away from Cleveland, and it's much more fun when Mr. Jimmy drives me. You are a fine son and gentleman for wishing to escort me as well someday! Asante sana. Yes, I do remember when you and Mr. Iddi picked me up at the University of Dar Es Salaam! It was a very fine day and a happy memory in my heart.

As your faithful Mum, I am relieved to hear that you are healthy, successful, and happy in all ways! For sure, I am interested to learn how you use the monthly money for your benefit!

Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Jimmy and I attended the funeral for the mother of our friend Alice (pronounced AL - ISS). Alice's mother was 92 years old and lived a good life. The funeral was held at a Lutheran church. There was organ music and a choir singing, and we read Psalm 103 aloud, and Alice and her three brothers told their memories of their dear mother, and the pastor preached a short sermon. The funeral lasted two hours. There was dinner served afterward.

MAY GOD BLESS MY DEAR SON!
Your faithful Mum

Feb 21 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


I would like to tell you that am quiete Stressed with Manchester United's 3-1 Defeat against Everton Yesterday.
It was really a TITANIC STRUGGLE than ever before. We were the first to Score & things turned against us at last.

But our Hopes of a Tittle race are Still a live & Healty despite a Fruitless Result of Yesterday. We still gonna fight for Supremancy & We are still the HOT CONTENDERS of the Tournament.

Am so happy to hear that you have agreed with the Anti-Virus Price.

Wao!! You know Mum? I always admire when you tell me the way My Dad Mr.Jimmy treats You. He always with you!
Especially when he Escorts you to the University for further Studies. He seems to be a Very Kind Man. I hope that one day I will be the one to Escort You to your University of AKRON. It also reminds Me when Mr.Iddi & I followed & Picked you at Dar-es-Salaam University. Do you remember that Day?

Yes, Am Healthy & am Eating Well. Am so happy at College & am doing Well.
Of cos Yes I sleep well despite too Hot.

Lastly, I want to tell you tomorrow how I use the Monthly Money you Send Me. Because you might think that I only use it for Internet & Meat only.

AM BASHIR!

Feb 20 2010

Hello Bashir! How is my fine son today?

The price for 'ANTIVIRUS' is fair and good at Tshs 55 000. My plan is to send you 100 USD on 26 February -- 50 USD for the rest of your study materials for College, and 50 USD for the Antivirus. It will only be a week from now! I hope it is not too long to wait.

Here it is very early Saturday morning, and soon Mr. Jimmy and I will leave our house and drive to my class at the University of Akron. My class lasts for 3 hours. During that time, Mr. Jimmy goes to the University library to read books and magazines, and then he goes to the coffee shop for some coffee. We meet when my class is over, then we drive home together!

This evening, we will have a visit from two women from my family who live in Alaska! They are visiting Cleveland for a few days, so they will come to our house for dinner. Christopher will also come over to see them and have dinner with us. Christopher's girlfriend Nicki won't be able to join us, because she is on a family trip to visit her sister and cousins in Las Vegas.

Here in Cleveland it's still snowing, but the temperature is not as terribly cold -- it has been 0 degrees centrigrade this week.

Our friend who needs the daily nursing care is continuing to heal. Every morning on my way to work, Monday through Friday, I still go to his house to change the bandages. His wounds are healing well. His doctor said he will be completely healed in about 3 or 4 weeks.

What is the latest on Manchester United? I hope they have been winning some Great Victories!

Most importantly, how are you? How are you feeling? Are you healthy and eating well? Are you sleeping well in spite of the heat in Dar Es Salaam? How do you feel about College classes and homework -- is it exciting, easy, difficult, stressful, fun?

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON BASHIR!

Your faithful Mum

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Feb 19 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!

Am so honored to realise that you know that I really feel Bad when the Day Goes without to read an Email from you!
Of cos I get so worried to Miss an Email from you, because sometimes I think may be you are Sick or that you have any Problem. Sometimes When you miss a day without Sending Me an Email, I just feel & think that May be I have dissapointed you My Mum. So I really appreciate for making sure that I feel happy to read everyday Email from you.
But if you are in too difficult Condition or Busy, Please Mum! Don't Panic yourself to send Me Email, Because I will be understanding that you are too Busy at Work.

I went today to ask the amount of 'ANTIVIRUS' at a Certain shop. And it's at Tshs 55 000.
My Lecturer is the one who told me that to go & ask for that because it's queite important to My Laptop's Protection.

Am also delighted to hear that you appreciated the way My Villagers regard you as More important person to Me & For My entire Village at Large.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Feb 18 2010 from Cleveland

Hello Son, how is my dear Bashir today? I am sending you this short email for now to say hello and all is well here in Cleveland, but I have a very busy day at work and will not be able to write you a better email until tonight. I didn't want you to worry about me!, that's why I'm sending this short note.

In the meantime, yes, please find out how much the Antivirus software will cost, then tell me, and I will send you money for the software plus the $50 USD for your other study materials. I will get the money by 26 February, and possibly sooner if God wishes.

My heart is honored and blessed to hear about the good words and prayers of your Villagers. You are a blessing to all of us!

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!
Your faithful and loving Mum

Feb 17 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!

Am so happy to know that you also felt impressed with a Joke of My Birthday.

Tomorrow I will ask my Lecture how to find an "ANTIVIRUS'', But am already told by my Classmates that it's found in shops here in Dar-es-Salaam. Then I will ask How much it Costs.

But I would be More delighted if you would have sent me from there in U.S.A. But unfortunately it's impossible because as I said that I don't want to use the Address of Palm Beach Hotel again. The only Option is to send the Money. As of now I have stopped using it because am afraid of it to be affected more by Virus through Flash DIsks. I will start to use it untill I get an Antivirus.

My relatives of Malawi were so happy to hear of you! They said that their Hopes of Success are Healthy & alive because of you. They said that you are not Caring about me alone, But entire Village at Large. They said because they all love me & they wanted me to go far with Education.

But the Main thing they have been impressed is ''Willingness of Sending Me to the College.''
They said it's great because am the First Person to go to the Collge at my Village.

So their expectations from Me are so high. The promissed to be behind & Pray good for you.

AM BASHIR!

Feb 17 2010 from Cleveland

Mambo, my dear Bashir! I enjoyed your email and reading about your joke to your classmates, knowing the exact second of your birth!


Also, asante sana for telling me that your Lecturer said you should get "Antivirus" for your Laptop. Could you ask him, what is n the best and easiest way for you to get Antivirus software for your laptop in Dar Es Salaam? For example, can you buy the software there if I send you money for it, or do I need to mail it to you from U.S.? Can he assist you in installing it?


I am very excited to know how well the fertilizer is working for your dear father's crops!! I'm also delighted to know that you spoke to several relatives of Malawi yesterday and that they are happy and encouraged by your success! It is my honor and pleasure to take care of our Son Bashir! You are a fine young man and brilliant student. It will be fun for me to hear more of what they said!

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON BASHIR!
Your faithful Mum

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Feb 16 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


I would like to tell you that according to my Mum, she said that I was born around 9am. I was born in Malawi, in the District Called Mangochi. Then as usuall I Make Jokes with my Classmates, Then I told them that I was born at 9:18:57am, My Classmates & Friends laughed for that. They said how was it Possible to the Exact time I was born untill the Seconds.

I would also like to let you know that My Lecture told me to Get the 'ANTIVIRUS' of MY LAPTOP.
He said it will knock down if I use Flash Disks of Virus. Infact I use it all the time because there are some Business Administration Notes Which I kept in a Flash Disk.Then I just wanted to tell you that.

Yes My Dad is so Happy to get the Money from you! He said you have saved him from Terrible Hunger,He said because the Food he had already finished. He also told me to tell you that He already Applied Fertilizer you bought for him last time. He said the Crops are Growing Well because of Fertilizer Application.

Infact I spoke to Several Relatives of Malawi Yesterday. They all thank you for taking care of their Son Bashir!
They said that you are Keeping their Hopes Of Success!
I will tell you tomorrow How my Villagers talked good of you!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Feb 16 2010 from Cleveland

Habari, Son? I'm thrilled and delighted to know that you had such a marvelous celebration of your historic birthday! It's wonderful to imagine you and your classmates having the excellent party in your honor! I also enjoy thinking of your father's happiness.

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON BASHIR!

Your faithful Mum

Feb 15 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


I have nicely picked the Money at the Western Union. I went at the Break time when I was at College because it's just nearby our College.

Then after Classes, I left with my 3 Classmates to home & Cerebrated together. It was very nice than any other Cerebration Birthdays I have been doing since I was born. Because it was equipped with all that make a Birthday to be the best & Enjoyable. My friends Classmates Eat & Drunk soft Drinks. I bought a Cret of Soft Driks, Chips, Eggs, Rice & some other Fruits. Some of my friends prefferedAlcoholic Drinks, But unfortunately there was not that because I myself don't take Alcohol & I have never tasted it before.

I spoke to the Audience with the joy expression. I outlined to them My Biography(Background).Finally, Everyone of my Classmates Stood & Expressed their happiness for being Present at My Historic Birthday.

Tomorrow I'll be back to tell you at What time I was born & Where.
I will also tell you how My Dad of Malwi's joy when he receives his Money tomorow.

Infact I have already told him that I received the money from you!

am BASHIR!

Feb 15 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son,

Today your Dad and I wish you the happiest of Birthdays!

We thank Almighty God for bringing us together, uniting us as family, and giving us such a wonderful son as our beloved Son Bashir!

We pray you got your money safely and easily at Western Union and that you will be celebrating a Very Happy Birthday with your friends and classmates!

And it's great to hear all the good news about Mr. Iddi, and Muhummad -- please give them our very best greetings.

Also, I received a lovely valentine from Hilda, and I emailed to thank her for her kindness and thoughtfulness.

Happy 24th Birthday and MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN EVERY WAY WITH HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND PROSPERITY ALWAYS!
Your faithful, proud, and devoted Mum

Feb 13 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so grateful to have a Caring Mum like you! Can you imagine that you have sent the Money so early than you Promissed. Because you said that you gonna send it on Monday. Am also Happy to hear that next Money you will include the Balance of Class's Materials. Infact I was imminent to tell you that, but I couldn't because I thought that you were so Busy with a lot of things concerning about myself & My Father of Malawi. So I didn't want to tell you that am still in need of the Balance because I was afraid of to Panic you Mum!

The Business Administration class is going on Well, But now we are only dealing with Principles Of Quantative Methods(PQM). It's all about Mathematics. We will be finishing it next Week.

Actually, we will be learning a Modue after a Module. It means that we will start another Module(Subject) after (PQM)
next week. May be we will sart Business Communication or ECONOMICS. Remember that Business Administration is Made up of 8 Modules(Subjects)

Mr.Iddi is very fine & still Mentions you all the Time. But nowadays I don't meet him everyday like I used before I begun my Class because I spend my Whole days at College. But I also sometimes avoid to be seen at 'Palm Beach Hotel' so Oftenly because I don't want to show them that am in need of their Help.

But everything is going well to him at 'Palm Beach Hotel' & he still enjoys to be there. But we talk everyday through Phone & I meet him during every Weekend. Now Muhammad is back to Secondary School in Form 3. He already finished his Course of English & has really improved than before you sent him to have such a Successiful Course.

I shall be back on Monday to tell you about the Picking of the Money at Western Union.

Did you tell My Dad Mr.Jimmy the Meaning of Mzungu?

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Feb 13 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so grateful to have a Caring Mum like you! Can you imagine that you have sent the Money so early than you Promissed. Because you said that you gonna send it on Monday. Am also Happy to hear that next Money you will include the Balance of Class's Materials. Infact I was imminent to tell you that, but I couldn't because I thought that you were so Busy with a lot of things concerning about myself & My Father of Malawi. So I didn't want to tell you that am still in need of the Balance because I was afraid of to Panic you Mum!

The Business Administration class is going on Well, But now we are only dealing with Principles Of Quantative Methods(PQM). It's all about Mathematics. We will be finishing it next Week.

Actually, we will be learning a Modue after a Module. It means that we will start another Module(Subject) after (PQM)
next week. May be we will sart Business Communication or ECONOMICS. Remember that Business Administration is Made up of 8 Modules(Subjects)

Mr.Iddi is very fine & still Mentions you all the Time. But nowadays I don't meet him everyday like I used before I begun my Class because I spend my Whole days at College.

But everything is going well to him at 'Palm Beach Hotel' & he still enjoys to be there. But we talk everyday through Phone & I meet him during every Weekend. Now Muhammad is back to Secondary School in Form 3. He already finished his Course of English & has really improved than before you sent him to have such a Successiful Course.

I shall be back on Monday to tell you about the Picking of the Money at Western Union.

Did you tell My Dad Mr.Jimmy the Meaning of Mzungu?

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Feb 12 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am happy to hear that I told her well & Wisely. I also told her that
''am a Son of a White'', In kiswahili means ''Mimi ni Mtoto wa Mzungu''.

Yes it's a Great decision to send Money on the day of my birthday. I hope I will get the Western Union Information & Pick the Money on the Same day. It will be on Monday 15 February.

I would also like to tell you that now I have completed a Third week of my Class at College.
Everything is alright.

GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Feb 12 2010 from Cleveland

Habari, Son?

Here is the Western Union information for you to pick up the money! Please let me know when you have the money safely.

I sent 255 U.S. Dollars, which is about 336,000 shillings.

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100 USD is for your Happy 24th Birthday Gift from Your Mum and Dad!

100 USD is for your monthly meat and internet cafe

55 USD is for your dear father's gift

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!

Yours faithfully,

Your Mum Nicole

Feb 12 2010 from Cleveland

Hello My Dear Son! I have a birthday surprise for you -- today I got the money and have already sent it to you at Western Union! Wooo-HOOOO!!! I thought I would have to wait until Monday 15 February, your actual birthday, to get the money, but instead I got it today. Then Mr. Jimmy drove me to Western Union and we sent it to you! I have just emailed you all the information in a separate email.

Yes, you did speak wisely and well to that former friend who had betrayed you. Indeed you are Mtoto wa Mzungu, or we could also say Mtoto wa Wazungu to include both me and Mr. Jimmy! Also you are the son of your precious father and your dear mother, so you have many parents who love you!! That's because you are such a lovable and wonderful fine Son!

It's great to know you have completed your third week at Learnit College. Tell me about Business Administration Studies and Multimedia and Graphic Design classes!

Next time I get money to send you, I will include 50 USD for the rest of your study materials!

How is dear Mr. Iddi and his family, including Muhammad? I hope all is well for him at Palm Beach Hotel still. You have not mentioned him in a while. I hope he is doing well.

Every day I enjoy seeing the photos of my Dear Son looking very healthy and handsome at Christmas and New Year's Day!

I will write you again to say Happy Birthday! It's almost the special day!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU, DEAR SON!

Your faithful Mum

February 11 2010 from Cleveland

Hello, my dear Son Bashir! You did well and brilliantly in your conversation with the friend who betrayed you. I admire you very much. You spoke wisely and well to her. Indeed you are right -- one day when God wishes, you will call her from Cleveland to tell her you are in the U.S.! Mr. Jimmy and I will all celebrate that special day.

Yes, your birthday is getting very close! I hope you can go to the Internet Cafe on your birthday, when you are not in classes, to get the Western Union information I will send!

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!
Your faithful Mum

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Feb 10 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum, can you imagine that a false friend Pretended to show careness to me on last friday. She asked me that how possible that am found at college while I have got nobody who has that ability of sending me to the College. Then I said that everything is possible with God. I told her that I have got my Mum who is taking care of me all the time. My Mum is an American Mzungu. The she called me a lier, but she believed at last. Finally, l told her that if God wishes one day she will receive an exclussive call from me whle in cleveland of U.S.A. The she drove her car and seemed with a Regretful Face. Mum, did I tell her a reality? ok Mum, Now tell me about my Birthday! Am your Son Bashir!

Feb 9 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!

Can you imagine that a Mischievous Friend Pretended Sincerity when she Saw & Met me last Friday.

She asked me a lot of questions Concerning about a Big Change towards my Life.

She asked, Bashir!! How Possible for you to be at a High College like this? Then I Proudly replied, Everything is Possible with God. She said Bashir!! Please tell me!! Then I told her that it's my own Mum who has brought me at this College.

She was surprised & described me as a Lier. She said that I don't have Mum or any relative who has got ability of sending me to the College. Then I said yes I don't have, But I also have got Mum who is Looking after me.

Finally I told her that 3 Weeks after she Dropped & Betrayed Me, I met my AMERICAM MUM (MZUNGU) who is giving me all the necessities of life. She sent me at this College. I also told her that if she sees me Changing my appearance, is because of My American Mum's Help of Monthly MEAT MONEY. At the very last but not Least, I told her that one day she will receive an EXCLUSSIVE CALL from Me while in Cleveland(U.S.A).

She Shouted & Said Untill that!!!! Then I said Yes!!!!!

Then she went in her car & Seemed with a Regretfull Face. So, that's how it was!!

Did I tell her the Reality?

AM BASHIR!

Feb 9 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son,

Yes, for sure, Mr. Jimmy and I are both remembering our fine son Bashir's birthday on Monday 15 February! We have it written on our calendar.

I plan to do what I have promised: to send you money at Western Union, 100 USD for your 24th Birthday Gift, 100 USD for your meat and Internet Cafe, and 50 USD for your dear father. On your birthday, I will send you the Western Union information so you can pick up the money,

I'm very excited to know you will be celebrating your birthday with your friends and classmates, too!

It made me smile to read that Manchester United Beat Portsmouth Ruthlessly!

Yes, Mr.Jimmy will start working again in late April or early May, depending on the weather in Cleveland.

Son, I am very proud of you for your dignity and confidence in how you spoke to that friend who had betrayed you. "This is just a little bit, Expect more than this" Indeed, you spoke to her wisely and well. I will enjoy hearing more of the conversation.

May God Bless My Son!

Your faithful Mum

Feb 8 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Yes Mum! Manchester United Beat Portsmouth Ruthlessly by 5-0. It was a Big game & Portsmouth did their best to make sure that they Claim a day with a Magnificent Win, But they couldn't do otherwise but to accept the AGONY of DEFEAT.

Yes it will be good if you send Douglas the Copies of my Photos. But I still need to send him direct to Chicago.

I would also like to remind you about my Birthday on 15 this month. Do you remember that? It's now 7 days more before my Birthday.

I have already began to tell my friends & Classmates about it. They said that are ready to join & Cerebrate with Me.

Am also happy to hear that my Dad Mr.Jimmy is about to start Working.

Mum, Do you remember about a Friend I told you that she despiced me because of her Possessions & Fortunes?
I met her on Friday surrounding my College. She said wao!!!! Bashir you look so nice!!!! Then I said this is just a little bit, Expect more than this. Tomorrow I will tell you all the Convesation that I had with her. But I did not Care much about her because she Betrayed & Manipulated Me just because of my Poverty.

God Bless You Mum!

Am your Son,
Bashir!

Feb 7 2010 from Cleveland

Habari, Son? How is my dear Bashir today? I'm hoping to hear that Manchester United won the Titanic Struggle against Portsmouth!

Thanks for letting me know about the photos for Douglas. There is no hurry for you to schedule another photo session. I will copy the photos you sent Mr. Jimmy and me, then mail the copies to Douglas.

Tomorrow (Monday) I will not be able to email you until evening, which will be late at night or Tuesday morning in Dar Es Salaam. The reason is, after I do the nursing duty for our sick friend in the morning, then I will take Mr. Jimmy to a doctor's appointment. He is not sick, but he has an appointment with his doctor. So please don't worry! I will email you again Monday evening.

In the meantime, I will be saying many prayers and blessings for my dear Son Bashir to enjoy your third week at Learnit College.

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!
Your faithful Mum

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Feb 6 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!

I would like to tell you that I forgot to say that I did not Send Douglas my Photos as I planned. Because my intention was to send Him 2 or 3 Photos. But unfortunately the Photographer told me that Some of my Photos did not Successifully Come out. Only 1 Photo which Came out. So now am Planning to take again another Photos Speciall for him.

Am going to send him in 5 Days time.

Yes, today again MANCHESTER UNITED will be Playing against PORTSMOUTH at 6pm Tanzania Time.

I hope we are going to win but it will be a TITANIC STRUGGLE because Portsmouth are on the Bottom of the table, So they will make sure of getting fruitfull Result Perhaps to Survive from Relagation Zone.

While Manchester United will be hoping to have a Triumph Victory so that they should be the Leaders of the League.
Because right now we are behind Chelsea with 2 Points. If we win today we will be on Position 1. Because Chelsea will play tomorrow against Arsenal.

So, It is really going to be a MASSIVE GAME.

Oh!! I admire you watching that Programme of LAW & ORDER. Because I like to hear about LAW issues.

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Feb 5 2010 from Cleveland

Hello my dear Son Bashir!

Mr. Jimmy and I are very proud to hang your photos here at our house! We are so proud of our fine son. I keep smiling to see how healthy and strong and handsome you are.

Okay, it's very good to know you will look for a new room with electricity when the time comes. You will be able to use your laptop!

Tonight we are having a snowstorm in Cleveland! We will have 8 to 10 centimeters of snow by morning. It's also very windy, just like in Dar Es Salaam, but the wind is cold! Tomorrow morning (Saturday) is my master's class, and Mr. Jimmy will drive me. We will leave very early because it takes longer to drive on snowy roads.

I will call Douglas tomorrow night to ask if he received his photos from you.

Remember our friend who had the surgery and each morning I go to his house and give him nursing care on my way to work? He continues to get better. His healing is slow, but his wounds are starting to close. It's good news!

Now Mr. Jimmy and I will watch my favorite TV program called "Law and Order"! I wonder if it is on TV in Dar Es Salaam? I know some American TV shows are broadcast in other countries. "Law and Order" is about the policemen who solve crimes in New York City.

MAY GOD BLESS MY DEAR SON!

Your faithful Mum

Feb 5 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so happy to hear that you have received my Photos & Letter. Please put them on the wall of your house as you did to another ones. Am also happy to know that my Dad Mr.Jimmy is appreciating my English Vocabulary/Grammar.

Yes it will be great if you assist me Paying a Rent Money after 4 Months from today. Yes, I prefer to move from the Room I am sleeping now & Move to another Room of Electricity.

MALAWI's food is very naturally Delicious & Edible. We don't even need to mix a lot of things to make it Eatable.
Am able to differenciate them because I have been in both of the Countries.

While the food of Tanzania, it is more needed to mix a lot inorder to make it Delicious. Otherwise you hardly eat the Food.
But I think the food is so different because of the different Kind of SOIL NUTRIENTS that give the Deliciousness of Food.

Of cos Tanzania is Behind in Other things, But at the same time it is more advanced than Malawi. Like all the things you have mentioned including Cheap of Goods. But Goods are Cheap because Tanzania has got a PORT.

The second week of my Class was very nice & am Happy to be there.

Other Questions that I have not answered you today, I promise to answer them tomorrow.

GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Feb 5 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son,

Your Dad and I received your handsome photos and brilliant letter yesterday!! We are very excited because indeed you look extremely healthy, physically fit, and happy!! We keep looking at the photos and saying to each other, "Our Son looks great!" Mr. Jimmy also said he admires your excellent writing and large vocabulary in English, and I agree! So now my heart is put at ease to know that you are eating better and the meat is helping you have good health!

You mentioned about your room in Dar Es Salaam. First I want to tell you that when the time comes, Mr. Jimmy and I will pay your rent for the whole year. In four months, Mr. Jimmy will be working again if God wishes, and we will have more money. Second, I want to ask if you want to stay in the same room or if you want to find to another place, maybe one that also has a sitting room or electricity. Mr. Jimmy and I could afford to pay Tshs 40,000 a month for your rent. Tell me your comments.

Dar Es Salaam is a big city, with all the benefits of a city such as jobs, schools, businesses, variety of activities, and so forth. But it also has the detriments of a city such as dirt, squalor, poverty, and overcrowding. In comparison, Malawi sounds like a paradise.

What is the food like in Malawi? You mentioned it is very good!

How are you feeling now that you have finished two weeks of your new courses? I hope you are feeling very happy and also proud of your own fine work.

Also, how is Mr. Iddi and his family?

Is there a Manchester United game this weekend?

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!

Your faithful Mum

Feb 4 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Other things why I like Malawi is ''The Ordinary People's Living Standard'. Especially the houses, The Ordinary people of Malawi live in Good Houses. Here in Dar-es-Salaam the Houses are too Expensive but they are not in good Condition.
They are too expensive but Dirty & Small houses.

While in Malawi, the houses are Cheap but beautiful & Big. For example the Room which I live is Tshs 20,000 per Month, but it does not have any extra room. The same place is a Sitting room & a Room to Sleep. But I pay for the whole year at Once. Now Only 4 Months Remaining before the Rent amount of the Money I paid expires. Because I have already used that Room for 6 Months only.

Then hear this Mum! Tshs 20,000 is 2000 Kwacha of Malawi. The house of 2000 Kwacha in Malawi, is very Beautiful & has 2 Extra Rooms including Electricity

Only Rich People who live in Better Houses in Dar-es-Salaam.

Malawi is even having an Upper hand interms of Food.

GOD BLESS MUM!

YOUR'S SON,
BASHIR!

Feb 3 2010 from Cleveland

Hello Son,

You have described Malawi very well. I can imagine myself there enjoying the beautiful weather. It will be a great pleasure for me to visit Malawi someday and to meet your father and family! Yes, I will prefer to stay in Malawi for a good long visit!

You and I are alike -- I too prefer to be very busy with plenty of work, study, and activities. I do prefer being home in the evenings to rest, pray, and sleep after a busy day.

Since Learnit College is a pleasant environment with fans and air conditioners, it's great for you to be there the whole day.

Asante sana for explaining "It will be a Cracker" to me! Next, could you explain "Crewking" -- as in "I really need to be Busy. Rather than just Crewking around with nothing to do." I think it means something like "wasting time" but I want to ask you so I know for sure. Then I will teach Mr. Jimmy and my friends.

MAY GOD BLESS MY DEAR SON BASHIR!

Your devoted Mum

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Feb 2 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!

Am so happy to know that you have agreed with my Idea of taking Multimedia Graphic Design Course.
Now am spending the whole day at Learnit College. I arrive at home around 6pm. But I like to be like that, I really need to be Busy. Rather than just Crewking around with nothing to do.

Now I would like to tell you the Meaning of CRACKER. It's original word is CRACK, It means BREACK or SPLIT.
I used it to show that the Game would be a Big game. I ment that ARSENAL SUPPORTERS would SPLIT into Groups if they lose against MANCHESTER UNITED.

I also remember that one day you asked me about the difference of Weather between MALAWI & TANZANIA.
MALAWI is having an Upper hand in terms of Weather. There is No too Hot & too Cold. It's just a Medium size of Weather. Only MAY & JUNE it's when we get Cold, but not the kind of Cold which is there in CLEVELAND.

We get Hot in SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER, But not too Hot like in Dar-es-Salaam.

That is why I like to be in Malawi, just because of it's Conduicive Weather & Environment.

You will see when you visit there. I hope you will prefer to remain there for a long time.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM BASHIR!

Feb 1 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son, I'm delighted and proud of the fine arrangement you made at Learnit College to use the remaining ICDL money for your Graphic Design course! It is a brilliant idea -- you did great work to arrange it!

I am excited to hear how you like the course.Graphic Design is very worthwhile to study. You will find the skills quite useful as a businessman and boss.

I will email Hilda to assure her that I agree it is an excellent plan.

Bashir, you are truly a wise young man, a dedicated student, and a wonderful son!

Also, I'm celebrating the fabulous Manchester United victory over Arsenal! It's a great day.

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!

Your devoted Mum

Feb 1 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am delightful to tell you that MANCHESTER UNITED had a TRIUMPH VICTORY Yesterday Over Arsenal.
We beat them 3-1 at their home ground. I had a best weekend to see my team winning with a Blistering Perfomance.

I would also like to tell you that the Money which you paid for the ICDL Exams I have asked them to use it at a New Course of a MULTIMEDIA & GRAPHIC DESIGN. The fees of a Maltimedia Graphic Design is Tshs 270000.

Then you have to Convert it into Dollars. Then you will discount $68 which you paid for the ICDL Exams from the amount of Multimedia Graphic Design Fees amount. HILDA Said that the remaining Money you will just include in the Balance of My BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FEES.

I have already started a Class of a Graphic Design today. It starts at 2 pm untill 4:30pm.

Because Business Sterts at 8am - 12pm.

Please Contact Hilda for more information.

I have done that because the money you paid for ICDL Exams would have gone uselessly.

Have I done wrong/Correct?

GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR OWN SON,
BASHIR!