MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF SEEKING AND EATING RASPBERRIES IN KINANGOP.
Taking cows and goats to the forest for grazing on the slopes of the majestic Aberdare Ranges was a tedious duty for young boys.
Yet, even in the midst of hard work, life rewarded us with unforgettable moments of joy and excitement.
One of those treasured moments was searching for and eating wild raspberries hidden among the bushes.
We would happily leave the grazing animals for a few minutes as we hunted for those tiny red treasures. Their sweet, juicy taste was unlike anything we could buy in a shop.
Even today, many years later, I can still smell their delightful aroma through my nose and almost feel their delicious taste in my mouth.
Those simple gifts of nature made our difficult childhood days brighter and filled our hearts with happiness.
Looking back, I have learned that tough life has its own fun too.
Some of life's richest memories are born, not in comfort, but in hardship.
The sweetest joys are often hidden along the rough paths we never expected to enjoy.
"Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith." — Proverbs 15:17 (KJV)
Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)
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