Introduction

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There is this saying that family is everything and I agree to that quote so in this case I will be giving some details about my family members, starting with my dad.

Meet my Father

Mr Philip my father

My father is known as Mr Philip Abel and he is a native of Ntigha Umuaro in Obingwa Local Government Abia state, he is a handsome and an industrious man.

My Father's Occupation

My father has done so many things just to fetch food for the family.
From the year 1991-1997 my father was a steward in a company at Lagos state.
After that we traveled back to the village and he became a trader, he was selling kerosene and this was what assisted him in training us his children.
Lately he was diagnosed of inflammation of the prostate glands as a result of that he can not do anything strong again but not withstanding he always try his best to assist my mother in farming.

what I admire about my Father

I am like my father, my father is a brave man my father is a strong man, my father loves his children.
I admire his boldness and braveness.
My father is so hardworking that he did all he can to help his children.

Meet my mother

My mother
My mother is Lucy Abel by name, she's a woman in her late 60's and she's a loving mother.

Her Occupation

My mother is a business woman, she sells all kinds of foodstuffs in some market located in my village like dry fish dry cow skin( kpomo).

But recently the business was not giving her what she wants as regards to income so she decided to start farming cucumber, okra and cassava.
So it can be said that she is farmer.

what I admire about her

I don't just admire my mother I love her so much, my mother is a very strong woman no one can cheat her easily.
My mother is a hardworking woman even when she's very sick she looks out for her family.

My mother adapts to any situation that life brings out, she thought us how to survive in both hardship and in difficulty.

My mother abides to the counsel at proverbs 31:10-30.

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My mother has been there always for me but in times of distress and time of peace so I admire her for her generousity and love.

Meet my Younger sister

She's Bethel by name, she's in her 20's she's more beautiful than me, she just finished her secondary school seeking for a trade or skill she will learn.

What I admire about her

This my little sister is one of a kind, she has been out for help in the family since her life.
I cherish her patience and endurance, it was time for her to take her secondary school examination (WAEC) but my brothers life was in danger my sister gave out her opportunity for my brother.
That love was so remarkable it didn't end there she spent 6 months in the hospital looking after my brother honestly I value her so much for such self-sacrificing spirit and love for the family.

Meet my close friend

Me and my close friend Aunty Tawa

Meet my close and lovely friend Tawa Rasheed by name, she is a noble woman when I say noble I mean she's so kind so hard working she's experienced in life and I love her.
She's a native of Ekiti State, she works with a company in Lagos state and she's my nextdoor neighbor.

Why I love and admire her

A friend that is outspoken, a friend that will always tell you your mistake and advice you for good. A friend that will always bring suggestions out of a good mind not out of jealousy, that is the kind of friend Aunty Tawa is and I admire her for that.

She always helps me when am broken both financially emotional and otherwise.

Conclusion

From time to time always analyze people around you to know how important they are.
Notice the good qualities in them and always cherish them wether family members or close friends.
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