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Hello, 

I am happy today to post the 3rd part of the Blog SPECIAL: Women of Kenya.

You can read Part 1 HERE, where I  first introduced 12 wonderful women and moms living in Masogo, near Kisumu in Kenya. 

First Part of the Blog SPECIAL dealt about the question “Are you proud to be a woman? and why?”

In PART 2, I have asked those wonderful women a 2nd question: “What are the 5 skills you wish to ensure your kids have for their future?”

and today here is the 3rd question:  “How do you  show love to your kids? “

We will talk about the love language types after checking what each mother replied.

Here is what each mother replied:

• Elizabeth Akinyi said:

I shoulder their responsibility, their feeding, and dressing. I am close to them so that they don’t feel they are alone, I am always there for them.

• Golda Sawala Ayodo said:
  1. We have lots of fun talking about our days’ funny or strange experiences.
  2. We try out new recipes together.
  3. I always encourage them during their low moments.
  4.  I let them teach me new dances, and laugh about moves that I cannot make.
  5. I have special moments of heart to heart talks with each of them.

• Goretty Atieno Wasira replied:

I gather them and we have our meals together.  My elder son prepared for me my breakfast today morning. I share with them whatever little I get. I check them every morning when I wake up to ensure they are all okay.

• Helida Odeny answered: I feed them, I don’t want them to lack food and clothes. I sit down to talk with them.

• Jackline Awino Adongo said:

1. 1. Every night after super, I usually lead them in reading the bible and praying.
   2. We have lots of laughter together.
   3. Sometimes they tease me about the clothes I wear and I have to change.
   4. I accept their corrections on me; they even decide for me what to wear.

• Magdalene Akinyi Odhiambo replied:

Every morning and evening I check on them and address whatever they lack.

I sit with them and talk with them without favoritism.

• Mary  Akinyi Odero said:

1. 1. 1. I try to provide them with anything they need when I can. I don’t want them to beg or lack.
      2. My elder son is married, whenever I go back from the market I sometimes carry food to take to his house.
      3. For my daughters I get them knickers and pads when I come from the market, even my grand kids, I buy them clothes. (They are the smaller ones in the photo; the big one is my youngest son).

• Mary Anyango replied: I don’t segregate them, I love them equally.

• Milka Atieno Modi said:

I live with them and provide for them. I talk with them and buy for them gifts.

• Miriam Nyandigo Sire said:

I work hard for them. I pay their school fees. I fend for them.

• Sophy Akoth Otieno answered:

1. 1. 1. I sit with them and tell stories to get their feelings.
      2. I listen and help them through their challenges.
      3. I sort them out whenever they lack anything.

• Susan Awuor Juma said finally:

1. 1. 1. Whenever they visit I give them stuff to go with to their homes.
      2. I buy them whatever they lack.
      3. I share with them whatever I have