Motheo ( (27 weeks))

So much has happened from the last time I wrote to you.
Our faith in God has been rigorously tested, we received bad reports, your life at some stage was in danger.
Your Mom (my wife) and me prayed and praised God your maker through out.

The support of your grand parents was awesome, our friends were there every step, our church was a pillar of strength.
We were in hospital for almost two weeks, I prayed even in my sleep, I said to God "you cannot lead me on for this long and abandon me half way" it wasn't like him, The psalmist says "God Is God and God God" he led the Israelites from captivity in Egypt to the promise land safely, he is not human, he doesn't renege on his word/promise, he had not changed his plans about you.

After you and your mom were discharged for hospital the role that Church played was humongous , they made it a point that she was fed for three weeks without her setting foot in her kitchen, they provided meals for us, for that I will for ever be grateful to Go Church, Pastor Paul Nyamuda, Brother Mike Manyuni and everyone at Church.

Auntie Lerato and Champ ( her Husband), Auntie Moriana ( Mmamorategi) ,Auntie Shibu ( Mma Ofentse) ,Uncle Machaba and his wife , Brother Mike and his wife all popped in to say a prayer and to see you and mommy , your granny ( comrade Winnie) was there every step, we shall forever be grateful to them for their support and their prayers.

Well I am writing to let you know of the favour that God has bestowed over your life son, I want you to know that you are an overcomer, that there is absolutely nothing you can't do.
I feel very honored that God trusted me and your Mom with your life, we shall out do ourselves at all times to raise you in his ways, we will draw from his word and rely on his wisdom.

I love you, the astronaut himself Motheo.

Missed meeting

Mr Motheo Nepo the astronaut himself, my dude apologies for missing our meeting scheduled 7nth November 2012 08h45 AM.

I had an emergency to attend to, I tried speaking to your mom about rescheduling she refused point blank!!
First signs of competition made clear, in her own words she said " tomorrow ke nna le ngwanaka fela".
Your mom is not comfortable driving in GP traffic but for you she was willing to do confront her fear, you are one lucky dude my dude!!

I am incredible your mom amazing and you are awesome, your mom kept me updated on my way to attend to the emergency I alluded to, she sent a photo and assured me she will have the meeting on DVD.

The Dr's report is that you are doing too great growing to be a big boy, all tests came back and you were given a clean bill of health, God has been good to us and we praise him forever.

We are at the midpoint of our pregnancy, it has been 20 beautiful weeks and we have 20 more beautiful weeks to go!!
I have officially started a countdown, I am thinking we start a family business say call it Mahlatse & Son? Nah!! Getting ahead of myself!!

Your mom has started writing and will post here soon, I love you, your mom loves you, we love you so much!!

We are scheduled for the last meeting of the year 2012 on the 7nth December 2012!!

It's a boy

The 9nth October 2012 was another scheduled meeting with my young man, Dr Roodt and my beautiful wife.

I have in the past weeks read a lot about where you are, how you should be and all.

I have been encouraging my wife, your mom to take her supplements, to ensure you get all the nutrients your little self needs.

We can feel you in mommy's tummy. Your movements are cute, you get mommy visiting the bathrooms quite often when you put pressure on her bladder, however when she kindly asks you to move you do, very cute, sometimes she calls me to come talk to you and like a good son you heed your old man's request.

My lilman I love you, so in the Doctor's room he dials your number and you play hide and seek and got me worried a little, he dials again and you pick up, damn!!

I look at your mom lying on the Bed and we both smile, you disappear and we laugh, like an astronaut you are untouchable bouncing up and down with joy at least I assume, when your fact finding mission is done we shall be inseparable.

Oh and the Dr says " do you want to know the sex?"and your mom beat me to a yes and he says graphically I can see the penis and the scrotum its a Boy!!!

I for a moment zoned out, thought I was dreaming, for the entire day like a kid with a lollipop in his hand I cared less about the world, I was so overjoyed!

We are scheduled for another call next month Mr Astronaut you!!!

From Mom and Dad, we love you so much!!

Second meeting

11 weeks it has been since you were craftily formed in your mother's womb.

The last time I saw you I could only see the heart beat and I was content, I left the doctor 's room a very excited man.

The 6th was way fun, the doctor found you in a very buoyant mood, like an astronaut you were floating, showing off your hands and legs.

We could also see your nose, your mother reckons it resembles hers, well your mother is beautiful her nose is a model one, if it was possible I would buy one that looks like hers.

Your heart beat measured at a good 161bpm and your height at 43,4 mm.

I have never prayed like I am praying now.
I love you, Mom does too, I will get her to write to you too.

I told your grandfather about your presence, he is excited and he sent a congratulatory text.

We are meeting again in 4 weeks time.
I am hoping you will be as joyous as yesterday.

First born

It's the second week since that great day I learnt about your coming.

The past weekend our friend Odwa organized us a surprise party to welcome us (newly weds) to Gauteng, it was great, we had fun, spoke and laughed a lot.

On the home front: I can't believe I get to watch your mom's tummy changing in shape and form, it excites me to know you are growing in there buddy.

I am still overwhelmed, excited and very grateful.
I am forever evaluating my life, auditing ,changing here and there positioning myself to be a great Dad.

I am applying myself differently at work, working smart as if you are watching.
I am gonna make you proud, I am already proud to know you are on your way.

Your mom, my wife: i can't wait for our fighting for her attention, oh! She calls me papi and you will too and I will call you papi.

So papi I will write again next Monday.
I am watching you!!

Men are meant to be leaders, manufactured to lead.

It is such a sorry site when you see a man lacking in purpose and vision.
He follows whoever seems to know where they are going.

On a more controversial note, have you seen the majority of born again Christian men?
It is a sorry site, pussy footing in all directions, like a brother was born with a blank brain and it's being filled as he goes.

I understand why there is a lack or dwindling numbers of men going to church, born again Christian men 's hand shakes?their hugs? I mean really was Jesus that feminine?

I feel for women married to some of the folks at church, like really!!
I mean a man who idolizes another man so much he wishes he was that man.

Ok!

My first born

When the news of your presence reached me on the 01/08/12 I found myself day dreaming about you.

I suddenly started thinking and doubting myself, asked myself if I was deserving of being a father, if I would make enough money to get you the best of everything, if I was wise enough to raise you in the ways of the Lord,

I have in the past wrote you letters, telling you how much I love you, you will have a chance to go through them someday, in case you only see this one, I love you, I love you and I love you.

The excitement is overwhelming me, I day dream, I smile at the slightest provocation.

Did I tell you I love you? Ok I love you, the greatest miracle that has ever happened to me, you are God's love in visual terms.

I am beaming from ear to ear, I am naming you Motheo or Thato .
You will play hockey professionally, be the greatest scientist ever maybe?

When we get to meet I will hug you!
When we get to meet I will kiss you!
When we get to meet I will pose with you!
When we get to meet I will say a prayer!
When we get to meet we will be joyous!
When we get to meet I will help you cry!

For now I wait for you,
For now I promise to be patient in my waiting
For now I am learning all I can about being a perfect dad.
For now I am praying for wisdom!

I spent last night praying in my sleep, with my hand on your Mom's tummy!

Your Mom is beautiful inside out, she is perfect, intelligent more than me!
You are in the perfect home I know.

I could write all day long, let me end here for now.
I love you, I love you, I love you!!