The Diary Game: A Day Of Worry, Warmth And Thankfulness (1/3/2026)

Hello my amazing Steemians!!! 💛✨
How are you all doing? It’s been a little while since I shared my diary with you, and I truly missed writing here. Please forgive me, dear friends. This is exam month and as you all know, when exams are around the corner, everything becomes extra serious and busy. Between lesson preparations, revisions, and other school activities, it has been a lot. But no matter how busy it gets, I promise to always come back and keep you updated because this space means so much to me.
My week started on a very emotional note nursing my sick son.
On Sunday, after church service, instead of coming home to rest and enjoy the calm of the day, we had to rush to the hospital. My son had been vomiting and stooling frequently, and his body was very hot. As a mother, nothing shakes you more than seeing your child weak and uncomfortable. That helpless feeling? I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

^{Shoot from SamsungA51_At the hospital}

We got to the hospital not even sure if we would meet a doctor since it was Sunday. You know how Sundays can be limited staff and long waiting hours. But to my surprise, we met a doctor almost immediately. There weren’t many patients, and honestly, that alone felt like a blessing.

After examination and diagnosis, we were given some medications and he was administered an injection. Watching him receive the injection broke my heart a little, but I kept reminding myself that it was for his good. Mothers are strong outside, but inside we feel everything deeply.
We went back home, and I immediately switched into full “nurse mummy” mode. I prepared ORS for him to prevent dehydration and carefully gave him his medications. I made sure he was comfortable and allowed him to rest. I kept checking his temperature from time to time and whispering little prayers under my breath.
In the middle of all this, life still had to continue. I had already planned to make moi-moi that day, so after settling him, I entered work mode. Sometimes as mothers, we multitask even when we are emotionally drained.

^{My moi-moi}

I blended my beans with crayfish, cayenne pepper, onions, and fresh scotch pepper. The aroma alone lifted my mood a bit. After blending, I carefully tied the mixture into nylons and set them on the fire to cook. The kitchen was warm, the pot steaming, and my mind was half in the kitchen and half in the room checking on my little boy.
After about an hour, my moi-moi was ready. I brought them down and allowed them to cool before storing them in the fridge. It felt good to accomplish something productive despite the stress of the day.

What a day it truly was emotionally draining, physically demanding, but still filled with gratitude. Because in all of it, I am thankful. Thankful that we met a doctor quickly. Thankful that it wasn’t something more serious. Thankful for my son’s improving health. And most of all, thankful for family.
Motherhood doesn’t come with breaks, but it comes with strength we never knew we had. And for that, I am grateful. 💛
Thank you for reading my diary today, dear Steemians. I’m sending love and good health to you and your families💗

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