Well done Bernardine

THANK you to The National for your story on Bernardine Apini published on January 24.
Bernardine’s story is a story of strength, love, perseverance, ups-and-downs and above all the grace of God.
She brought up her five children, who now earn their bread-and-butter and has 11 grandchildren.
Her decision to leave her violent husband in 2002 shows a strong-willed person.
Her desire to go back to university at 55 years to learn new skills in her endeavour to start a business back in her village is truly inspirational.
We, men, are physically strong and are always quick to be
the first to stand up and say we
are the head and boss of the family.
In real essence women, especially like Bernardine, are |
super strong in their brain and heart.
How many times is it when a father losses his job or when the family budget falls short that the mother is quick to fill the gap?
I know as my mother also provided for our family in very tough times.
I saw the love and encouragement every single day in those tough times from my mother and now I can fend for myself.
Well done Bernardine.
Keep moving forward.
Your children, grandchildren and God are with you.

Ivan
Gordon